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CDC's mission is to provide critical breast and cervical cancer screening services to underserved women in the United States, the District of Columbia, 4 U.S. territories, and 13 American Indian/Alaska Native organizations.
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month NEW!
 Mammography Rescreening Among Low-Income Women

 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month NEW!
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women, except for skin cancer. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) helps low income, uninsured, and underserved women gain access to lifesaving screening programs for early detection of breast and cervical cancers. Visit National Breast Cancer Awareness Month for additional information.

 Mammography Rescreening Among Low-Income Women
According to a recent study investigating mammography rescreening among low-income women enrolled in the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, providers and public health programs may need to communicate more effectively with their enrollees to encourage these women to complete routine rescreening. Data indicate that nearly one out of every five enrollees was not adhering to the rescreening schedule considered most beneficial for the early detection of breast cancer. These women need to know that they should have another mammogram every 1-2 years and that they may be eligible for another free mammogram.

Bobo JK, Shapiro JA, Schulman J, Wolters CL. Mammography Rescreening Among Low-Income Women. Cancer Epidemiolology Biomarkers & Prevention 2004;13(4):620-630.


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