Breast Cancer Screening:  More than Just Mammograms

Program Notes

Screening reduces breast cancer deaths by 30%

NBCCEDP 1st 10 years

  • 2 million women receive early detection services
  • 1 million women receive mammograms

Barriers to Screening

  • Fear
  • Cost
  • No Transportation
  • No Physician Referral
  • No Child Care

Follow-up to abnormal screening results

  • Evaluation of any suspicious lump by a breast specialist
  • Microscopic exam of tissue sample

Additional Follow-up

  • Identifying barriers
  • Written description of follow-up procedure
  • Communicating mammography results