Did You Know?
This is the most common type of cancer among females (after skin cancer) and the second leading cause of cancer death among females (after lung cancer)
What is Breast Cancer?
This is a condition where abnormal cells grow out of control
What is cancer?
This is where Breast Cancer starts.
What is the breast?
Having had breast cancer, a family history of breast cancer (parent or sibling), some gene mutations, dense breasts, obesity, drinking alcohol, not getting enough exercise, starting the first period before age 12 and starting menopause after age 55 can increase your chances of getting breast cancer but also referred to as this.
What are risk factors?
What are breast, cervical and colon cancer screenings?
When this is found early, when it is small and has not spread, it is easier to treat
What is Breast Cancer?
These are abnormal cells that form masses
What is a tumor?
This is where most breast cancer begins and where it may spread to breast tissue
What are milk ducts or lobules?
Breast cancer is most commonly found in women this age and older
What is 50?
This is the program helps an uninsured, eligible person, enroll in for treatment of breast, cervical, colon or prostate cancers.
What is the Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program (MCTP)?
Getting one of these regularly, is the best way to find breast cancer early and may lower your risk of dying from breast cancer
What is a mammogram?
When these grow out of control, they can crowd out normal cells; making it hard for your body to work the way it should
What are cancer cells?
This extends from the middle of the chest to the middle of the underarm and from the collar bone to under the breast
What is breast tissue?
USPSTF recommendations state average risk women between these ages should get biennial screening mammograms between these ages.
What is 40-74?
Even with insurance, these situations can sometimes be a barrier for people, resulting in them skipping their screenings. But call CSP to see if they can help!
What are deductibles and copays?