How to Find Free Or Low Cost Mammograms

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By Amy Laine
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Stop avoiding the mammogram.

Are you or a loved one avoiding a mammogram due to the cost involved. One million American women are diagnose with breast or cervical cancer over the next ten years. Out of those 1/4 of them will die due to the disease. If caught in sufficient time the breast and cervical cancer is usually treatable and the patients go on to live normal lives. Many people die from cancer each year that could of been saved if they had got a mammogram as recommended. Learn where to find free or low cost mammograms.

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Instructions

Step 1

Women who are over 40 years old, who are uninsured or under insured, and live under 30% above poverty level may qualify for help through state funding. Programs are usually ran through the counties health department.
Step 2

If your insurance company does not pay for mammograms or if you have a high detectable you can contact the American Cancer Society (cancer.org) or the National Cancer Institute (cancer.gov) for participating Health Care Facilitates that provide a mammogram at cost.
Step 3

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month any many hospitals offer special rates to raise awareness during this month. Take advantage.
Step 4

If you just can not afford a mammogram do not just avoid it. Do not be embarrassed to tell your doctor why you can not get one. Hospitals and other health care organizations receive grants and other private funding yearly to help out individual people. If your Doctor believes you need a mammogram he can probably find funding within a few phone calls.

Tips & Warnings

The American Cancer Society recommends mammogram screening every year for all women age 40 and older.
The National Cancer Institute and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends mammogram screening for women age 40 and older every 1-2 years.
Women with risk factors may need to begin annual mammograms earlier.