FAQ - About Screening Mammograms
Also available in: Spanish
A mammogram can detect a breast lump that cannot be felt. This web page answers your questions about screening mammograms. details...
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Asian Pacific Islander Women’s Health Page
This multilingual site offers several languages to help Asian Pacific Islander women understand the importance of having mammograms and pap smears at regular intervals. There is information about how details...
Asian Pacific American Network |
Breast Cancer (PDQ®): Screening
This up-to-date information from the National Cancer Institute's PDQ® database is intended for use by patients. The document presents an general overview of breast cancer screening methods and screeni details...
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Breast Cancer and Mammography Information
This page briefly explains the benefits of mammography and links users to other resources. details...
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Certified Mammography Facilities Listing - Center for Devices and Radiological Health/FDA
Search this database by state and zip code to access certified mammography facilities in your area. These facilities are certified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as meeting baseline quality details...
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Free or Low-cost Mammograms or Pap Tests
This map of the United States allows users to search for where they can find free or low-cost mammograms or Pap smears. Resources for American Indians/Alaska Natives are featured. details...
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Get a Mammogram: Do It for Yourself, Do It for Your Family
Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Vietnamese
These brochures are written in Chinese, Vietnamese, and in English to inform AAPI women about the benefits of mammography, NCI screening recommendations for women in their 40s and older, and Medicare details...
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Improving Methods for Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis
This fact sheet describes digital mammography, ultrasound, MRI, biopsy, and other tests used to detect and diagnose breast cancer. details...
Cancer Information Service, National Cancer Institute |
Information for State and Local Governments from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Regulatory Affairs
This page includes information that assists state and local officials and associations of these state officials to promote cohesive and uniform policies and activities in food- and drug-related matter details...
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Mammograms: Not Just Once, But For A Lifetime
Basic consumer health information concerning the benefits of mammogram screening and which women should get a mammogram. details...
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |