The women next week are expected to free consultations with mammologists. During October 8-12, the doctors will go to health centers in the municipalities of Bălți, Comrat and Cahul, while during October 15-19 to the five Local Medical Associations of Chisinau City, IPN reports, with reference to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection.

Consultants will be offered between 9am and 2pm. Information about the offices where the women can be examined will be posted at the entrance to medical institutions. The women do not need an identity card or a health policy and do not need to schedule an appointment. The first come, first served principle will be applied.

The number of women who develop breast cancer in Moldova has increased. About 1,000 new cases of breast cancer are recorded annually. About 10% of the women lose the battle with the disease during the first year of the detection, with late detection being the main cause.

The average age of the persons who develop breast cancer is 50 years. A number of 1,013 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Moldova in 2015, 1,170 in 2016 and 1,118 in 2017.

October is the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.