•Getting regular mammograms beginning at age 40, is the best way to detect breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. When detected at an early, localized stage, breast cancer is 99% curable.
•Breast Cancer is the leading cause of female cancer death in Utah.
•Seventy-five to 80% of women who get breast cancer have no family history.
•The Utah Department of Health offers free breast cancer screening to women who qualify. Call 1-800-717-1811 for more information.
Stats
•2006-2008 State Screening Rate 67.4%
•Mammograms can detect breast cancer an average of 1-3 years before a woman can feel the lump.
•Seventy-five to 80% of women who get breast cancer have no family history.
Risk Factors
•The most important risk factor for breast cancer is increasing age.
•Regular mammograms are the best method for detecting cancer early.
•Controllable Risk Factors: Not breastfeeding, being overweight, long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), using oral contraceptives, having more than one alcoholic drink a day, not getting regular exercise.
Detection
•Getting regular mammograms beginning at age 40, is the best way to detect breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. When detected at an early, localized stage, breast cancer is 99% curable.
Screening Services
•Women should consult their health insurance plan to determine coverage for mammograms.
•The Utah Department of Health offers free breast cancer screening to women who qualify. Call 1-800-717-1811 for more information.
Treatment
•Women diagnosed with breast cancer by any health provider may be eligible for Medicaid Treatment referral through the Utah Cancer Control Program.
•Women Diagnosed with breast cancer should consult with their health care provider to discuss the best treatment options available for them.
For more information, go to:
http://www.cancerutah.org
