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National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program |
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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!
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month NEW! |
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Mammography Rescreening Among Low-Income Women |
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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.
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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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"Early detection through
screening is our best defense against morbidity and mortality from
breast and cervical cancers and precancers."
Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH, Director,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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