Learn when to start mammograms, how to reduce discomfort, the benefits of early detection, and exactly where in Jamaica you can book your mammogram. Includes public, private, and mobile screening options. Why This Matters Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer among Jamaican women. Far too many cases are still detected at late stages when treatment is more difficult. Regular mammograms detect cancer earlier , when treatment is more effective and survival chances are much higher. What Is a Mammogram—and Why Early Matters A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of the breast designed to detect small changes long before a lump can be felt. In Jamaica, the Ministry of Health & Wellness recommends that women age 40 and older begin regular mammogram screenings . International health bodies, including the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), recommend screening every two years from age 40 to 74 for women at average risk. The American Cancer Society (ACS) also supports sta...
Chapter 1 Part 2: The Unwifed Circle by Kenniesha Burrell The stranger’s footsteps faded into the hum of the party inside, but his words clung to the night like the scent of salt on our skin. We stood there, unmoving, the wind curling around us, tugging at hair and hems as if urging someone to speak. It was Kai who broke first. “Did… anyone else feel like he knew us? Not just saw us, but… knew?” Mahalia rolled her eyes, too quickly. “Probably just some bored finance guy with a good tailor and bad pickup lines.” But her fingers toyed with the thin gold chain at her neck a tell she probably didn’t know she had. Zariah’s gaze stayed fixed on the door where he’d disappeared. “No. He wasn’t here for the party. He came for something… or someone.” That last word landed sharp, and I caught it so did Raine, who straightened from her lazy lean against the railing. “What are you saying? That one of us knows him?” No one answered. The silence turned thick, sticky with the heat of una...