Q: Where can I get a free mammogram?
A: We have compiled a list of health centers offering free or low-cost mammograms for those who cannot afford to pay. Find a center in your area—and be sure to tell a friend!
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Q: What are National Cancer Institute’s recommendations for screening mammograms?
A: Women age 40 and older should have mammograms every 1 to 2 years.
Early Detection Saves Lives
In the United States, breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Early detection of breast cancer improves the chances that breast cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated successfully.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Broward Health is hosting the fifth annual MAMMOPALOOZA, October 1-31. Learn more.
Race, Ethnicity, and Breast Cancer Risk
According to the National Cancer Institute, white, non-Hispanic women have the highest overall incidence rate for breast cancer among U.S. racial/ethnic groups, while native Americans and native Alaskans have the lowest rate. Among women ages 40-50, African-American women have a higher incidence of breast cancer than white women. African-American women also have the highest death rate from breast cancer; native Americans and native Alaskans, along with Asian-American women, have the lowest death rate.