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May 27, 2020 @ 18:02

Ladies of Canton Vaud

I wanted to alert you (if you didn't already know) that if you are over 50, you are eligible for an "almost free" (you pay CHF20 instead of CHF200), 2-yearly breast cancer screening.

Only criteria is that you have basic (LAMAL) health insurance and live in the canton of Vaud.

It's a scheme operated by CHUV and you can find more information here: www.pvdc.ch or by calling 0848 990990.

Once registered, you will be able to make an appointment at one of their approved Clinics (22 in the Canton), and have the mammography at a time that suits you.

You will then be mailed every 2 years with an invitation for an updated screening.

It's all super-easy, uncomplicated, takes 15 minutes, and your Doctor will be kept informed of all results.

I have no vested interest in posting this, other than to make others aware of this very important service, so I hope it helps.

Stay safe, stay healthy. xx

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Ladies of Canton Vaud

I wanted to alert you (if you didn't already know) that if you are over 50, you are eligible for an "almost free" (you pay CHF20 instead of CHF200), 2-yearly breast cancer screening.

Only criteria is that you have basic (LAMAL) health insurance and live in the canton of Vaud.

It's a scheme operated by CHUV and you can find more information here: www.pvdc.ch or by calling 0848 990990.

Once registered, you will be able to make an appointment at one of their approved Clinics (22 in the Canton), and have the mammography at a time that suits you.

You will then be mailed every 2 years with an invitation for an updated screening.

It's all super-easy, uncomplicated, takes 15 minutes, and your Doctor will be kept informed of all results.

I have no vested interest in posting this, other than to make others aware of this very important service, so I hope it helps.

Stay safe, stay healthy. xx

Carolyn CMay 27, 2020 @ 18:02

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May 28, 2020 @ 10:42

Thank you for sharing this. Is this a relatively new programme, or something that existed since long ago but that recently came to your attention and you wanted to share?

I wonder if other cantons offer the same possibility or not.

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Thank you for sharing this. Is this a relatively new programme, or something that existed since long ago but that recently came to your attention and you wanted to share?

I wonder if other cantons offer the same possibility or not.

ajimenezp, May 28, 2020 @ 10:42

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May 28, 2020 @ 10:43

I think this is very positive. In general, the Swiss health system, with the system of deductibles and paying for everything, doesn't do much in the front of prevention.

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I think this is very positive. In general, the Swiss health system, with the system of deductibles and paying for everything, doesn't do much in the front of prevention.

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May 28, 2020 @ 12:44

Thank you for sharing this. Is this a relatively new programme, or something that existed since long ago but that recently came to your attention and you wanted to share?

I wonder if other cantons offer the same possibility or not.

May 28, 20 10:42

It's been going for some time, but I only became aware of it (about 4 years ago) when my boss at the time, asked me to call and make an appointment for her.

Then proceeded to tell me "oh and don't forget to tell them i have implants".

Didn't see that coming....

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It's been going for some time, but I only became aware of it (about 4 years ago) when my boss at the time, asked me to call and make an appointment for her.

Then proceeded to tell me "oh and don't forget to tell them i have implants".

Didn't see that coming....

Carolyn C, May 28, 2020 @ 12:44

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May 28, 2020 @ 15:44

Thank you for sharing this. Is this a relatively new programme, or something that existed since long ago but that recently came to your attention and you wanted to share?

I wonder if other cantons offer the same possibility or not.

May 28, 20 10:42

I don't know about other cantons in Switzerland, but most countries with a public health system have similar programs, usually free. I have gotten mail informing me about a couple of times in the last 13 years, though I don't have natural (nor implanted) breasts