Mammography is best breast cancer detector
A recent letter writer encouraged women of all ages to honor their mothers and themselves by practicing breast self- exams. I echo that life-saving message, and add that May is Mammography Month.
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition encourages all women over the age of 40, and those who have been recommended by their health care providers, to get mammograms.
Mammography is still the best method available to detect early stages of breast cancer. And Delaware leads the nation in providing free and low-cost mammograms to all qualified residents who are uninsured or underinsured.
Screening for Life is a program of the state Department of Public Health. Delaware women who do not have health insurance and meet income eligibility guidelines are able to receive clinical breast exams and mammograms free of charge.
If breast cancer is found, the program provides free medical treatment throughout the course of the disease.
Even if a woman does not meet the eligibility guidelines for the Screening for Life program, there are services at local hospitals and federally qualified health centers that offer free or low-cost care and assistance. Women can find these programs by calling the Delaware Cancer Help Line at (800) 464-HELP.
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