Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women.
The first 40-year-old women have received invitations for screening. They sign a consent form. Ingrid Kuusik says: "Don't be afraid."
Higher risk applies to up to 15% of women. Doctors say: "We detect the disease earlier." At a younger age, cancer forms are more severe.
Higher-risk women receive mammography. The doctor says: "We detect the disease at an early stage. This makes treatment easier."
The examination is free of charge. Testing in the first two years costs a lot of money.
Next year, women born in 1987 will also be eligible for screening. In the future, genetic mutations and lifestyle indicators will be added. The first results will be available within a couple of months.