In brief

• The mammobus of the Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology in Gliwice will be in Orzesze from 4 to 6 November.
• The examination is free of charge, financed by the NFZ (National Health Fund) under the breast cancer prevention programme.
• Women aged 45–74 may take part, after booking an appointment in advance.
• The unit operates on 4 and 5 November from 10:00–17:00, and on 6 November from 8:30–15:30.

Mammobus in Orzesze at the beginning of November

In Orzesze, mammography examinations can be performed free of charge under the breast cancer prevention programme financed by the National Health Fund (Bezpłatna mammografia w Orzeszu. Mammobus stanie przed Urzędem Miejskim – com.pl). The mobile mammography unit of the Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology in Gliwice can be found next to the City Hall, at ul. św. Wawrzyńca 21. The vehicle will stand in the town for three days, and the examination is performed on site, without travelling to the facility in Gliwice.

Dates and hours

The mammobus will be open on these days:

• On Wednesday, 4 November, examinations will last from 10:00 to 17:00
• On Thursday, 5 November, the unit will receive patients from 10:00 to 17:00
• On Friday, 6 November, reception hours are 8:30–15:30

Who can apply

Women aged 45–74 may take part in the examinations, provided they meet the requirements of the preventive programme. The appointment must be arranged in advance.

Cost of the examination

Mammography under this programme is free of charge, because it is financed by the NFZ, and the unit in Orzesze operates for only three days.