Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in American women, contributing to 15 percent of cancer-related deaths in women in 2008, according to the American Cancer Society.
See risk factors.
A mammogram is the most reliable way to detect breast cancer. Medicare covers screening mammograms once every 12 months for women 40 and older. Medicare covers one baseline mammogram for women between 35-39. Starting January 1, 2011, there is no deductible or copay for a screening mammogram.
Toolkit
Resources for Medicare Beneficiaries
Resources for Healthcare Providers
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The Guide to Community Preventive Services: What Works to Promote Health?
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Interventions that Increase Use of Adult Immunization and Cancer Screening Services
Web-based Resources
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Breast Cancer
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Interactive Cancer Atlas
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Medicare Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram) Preventive Service Overview
