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Visit Pharmasave Home Health during the month of October and receive 20% off
all in stock mastectomy bras and swimwear by Airway Surgical.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The mobile breast screening van visits Yarmouth
at the Regional Hospital on a regular Basis

Call For  Appointment: 1-800-565-0548.
Have your N.S. Health Care Card handy.

Simple Examinations to detect breast cancer include:
Routine breast self examination | Clinical breast exam by Doctor | Mammograms


Breast self-examination is not as reliable as mammography or physical examination of the breasts in finding breast cancer. But, doing it regularly helps you to learn what is normal for your breasts and the you will be able to notice any changes. 

The need to do BSE becomes more important with age, especially after 40.  It should be done each month at the same time, even after menopause.  The Canadian Cancer Society has a pamphlet on BSE that you might find helpful. 

Copies are available at Pharmasave in the HomeHealthcare section.
 


Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program.

This site is designed to provide information about the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program  and how to access its services.  Please take the time to read the information presented here and contact the Breast Screening Program for additional details. We welcome your interest in your own health care. You do not have to register to use this site, with the exception of posting comments.
Canadian Cancer Society

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Each year, thousands of Canadians are touched by breast cancer. It not only impacts the individuals living with the disease, but their families, friends and loved ones as well. At the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, we are working to create a future without breast cancer.