Mammography Services

According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States. More than 180,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Research has led to progress against breast cancer--better treatments, a lower chance of death from the disease, and improved quality of life. Through research, knowledge about breast cancer keeps increasing. Scientists are learning more about what causes breast cancer and are exploring new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat this disease. Women should talk with their doctor about factors that can increase their chance of getting breast cancer. Women of any age who are at higher risk for developing this disease should ask their doctor when to start and how often to be checked for breast cancer. Breast cancer screening has been shown to decrease the risk of dying from breast cancer.

The Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER and other NCI resources can provide the latest, most accurate information on breast cancer.

Preparing For Your Mammogram

What is a Mammogram?

Two Types of Mammograms