David may not have a medical background, but he is responsible for the medical equipment in the semitrailer. He also manages the screening schedule, receives the patients, gets them to fill out a medical questionnaire and takes their mind off the fear of the test in a reassuring preliminary conversation. “We sometimes have a queue of over 20 people at the Mammobil,” adds David.
Another reason David was hired was due to his extensive experience as a truck driver. His calm and careful driving style is an absolute must to prevent damage to the incredibly expensive medical equipment housed in the trailer. The strengths of the truck are clearly evident, too. A French company called Magarinos donated the MAN TGX, which features the GM cab and boasts ultimate driving comfort. It is also ideally equipped for David’s breaks.
More than 600,000 breast cancer screenings have taken place since 1990. David and the “Mammobil” are continuing this mission and playing a key role in the health of women in France. What a fantastic mission!