October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Although it’s rare men can also get breast cancer.
According to the CDC for many women, mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Mammograms can find cancer before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Click here for more information on mammograms.
You can read more about symptoms, risk factors and how to lower your risk by clicking here.
If you are worried about the cost CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offers free or low-cost mammograms to women who have low incomes and are uninsured or underinsured. Click here to find out if you qualify.
