Mammogram

• Breast cancer death rates increase with age.
• Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
• 75% of all breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50.
• Early detection is the key to survival.
• Mammograms are the most effective method for early detection of breast cancer.
• Yearly mammograms are recommended for all women over the age of 50.
• Medicare covers a mammogram screening once every 12 months for all women with Medicare.
• Breast self-examination is recommended on a monthly basis, as well as yearly breast exams by a physician.

• Provide educational materials.
• Provide a speaker to demonstrate self breast exam.
• Get an annual physical with primary physician.

• Call the Cuyahoga County Board of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project for free gynecologic exams and mammograms for women 50 years of age and older who do not have Medicare or Medicaid and have limited or no insurance: 1-800-443-2168 or
  (216) 443-7552
• Call the American Cancer Society for speakers or handouts:
  1-800-227-2345 or (216) 241-1177
• Call the National Cancer Institute for brochures: 1-800-422-6237

 WEB LINKS 

• National Breast Cancer Foundation: www.nationalbreastcancer.org
• National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations: www.nabco.org
• The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: www.komen.org
• Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization: www.y-me.org