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Cancer of the breast and cancer of the cervix are two very common cancers that affect women. Fortunately, both can be diagnosed early with proper screening and as a result, a good survival rate can be achieved after treatment. Osteoporosis is common in post-menopausal women and if neglected, it may progress to a point when fractures occur with minor injury. Early detection of bone loss can prompt treatment that may restore lost bone mass and reduce the chance of fracture. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is the preferred technology for measuring bone mineral density. It measures spine, hip or total body bone mineral density (BMD), providing reliability while exposing a woman to only 10% of the radiation in a chest x-ray. The Well Women Screening Clinic provides a number of screening schemes for women of different age groups as well as those with different needs. This is to ensure that all women who come to our clinic can receive the most appropriate screening in order for disease to be diagnosed and treated early when it occurs. |
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