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How do I get a
mammogram?
Ask your doctor today about
a referral.
If you have Medicare, it pays
for most of the cost of your
mammogram once every
12 months.
Check with your insurance plan
about costs and copayments.
Make an appointment with a
mammography center approved
by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). Your doctor
or nurse can help you find one.
When you go for your mammogram,
do not wear lotions, powders,
perfumes, or deodorant. They can
cause shadows on the X-ray picture.
Follow up with your doctor to get
the results.
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Finding the disease early with
mammograms and breast exams by
your doctor or nurse can save your
life. For yourself and your family,
call your doctor for an exam and a
mammogram today. |
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Are you at risk for
breast cancer?
Simply being a woman and getting
older puts you at risk for breast cancer.
The older you are, the greater your
chances of getting breast cancer. Also,
you are at higher risk if your mother,
sister, or daughter has had breast cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cancer
among women of many Asian and
Pacific Islander groups in the U.S.
Many women do not know they have
breast cancer until it is advanced. |
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What happens during a
mammogram?
A mammogram is a simple test.
When you go for a mammogram,
the technician taking the picture will
place your breast between two X-ray
panels. The panels will push your
breast between them to get a clear
picture. You may feel a little bit of
discomfort but each |
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How will I pay?
If you have Medicare and are aged 40
or older, Medicare pays for most of the
cost of a screening mammogram every
12 months. If needed, Medicare will
pay for a diagnostic mammogram at
any time. There may also be low- and
no-cost screening programs where
you live. |
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Source: http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/68432989-7c99-4e56-8352-c813d5ef3422/english.pdf |
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