NYC Health + Hospitals is calling on New Yorkers to get a mammogram this month during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mammograms are the best way to detect easily treatable breast cancers early
Women aged 45 to 54 who are at average risk should have annual mammograms. A woman over the age of 55 she should get every two years
October 17, 2022
NYC Health + Hospitals today notified New Yorkers to schedule mammograms as the healthcare system observes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is her second most common cancer among women in the United States, after skin cancer. Men can also get breast cancer, but such cases are rare. In the United States, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer. About 970 women die from breast cancer in New York City each year, and about 6,300 new cases are diagnosed.Black women tend to have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer than white, Latino, and Asian/Pacific Islander women. -692-4692). If you already have a primary care physician at NYC Health + Hospitals or Gotham Health, they can help you set up an appointment. Referrals can also be made as part of regular virtual visits with providers.
Mammography cannot prevent breast cancer, but it is the best way to detect it early. If breast cancer is found before it spreads beyond the breast, the survival rate is 99%.Some people with breast cancer have no signs or symptoms. Early detection helps prevent breast cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. A woman between the ages of 40 and her 44 can begin annual screening with a mammogram. Experts recommend that women between the ages of 45 and 54 get mammograms every year. People over the age of 55 can choose to switch to biennial mammograms or continue with annual mammograms.
“Being diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer is a tragedy. Machelle Allen, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals“Routine breast cancer screenings save lives. Appointments are available at NYC Health + Hospitals and these exams take about 20 minutes. Do it for yourself and the people you love most.” please.”
“Book a mammogram today at NYC Health + Hospitals! Early detection is key when it comes to diagnosing and treating breast cancer.” Chief Women’s Health Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals Wendy Wilcox, MD, MPH, MBA, FACOG“This is especially important for black women and women of color. These women have the same incidence of breast cancer, but are usually diagnosed at a later stage with a more aggressive type. Regular mammograms.” Receiving can save your life.”
“Mammography saves lives by detecting early cancers that are highly curable. Sewit Teckie, MD, MBA, Chief of Radiation Oncology, NYC Health + Hospitals System“If women postpone or skip this important screening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is even more important to get a mammogram. recommended.”
You are more likely to get breast cancer if you:
- do not exercise regularly
- Obese
- Combined use of estrogen and progesterone hormone replacement therapy during menopause
- Currently using certain contraceptives
- have a family history of breast cancer
- have certain genetic mutations for breast cancer, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2
- menstruation before age 12 or menopause after age 55
Breast cancers and abnormalities may not always be seen or felt. However, if you experience any of these symptoms, see your doctor immediately.
- A new lump in your breast or armpit
- Partial thickening or swelling of the breast
- dimple chest skin
- red or flaky skin on the nipple or chest
- sunken nipple
- chest pain
Most health insurance plans cover mammograms and other breast cancer screenings. Breast cancer screenings and mammograms are available even if you do not have health insurance.learn more here.
NYC Health + Hospitals can help you apply for health insurance.If you don’t qualify, we can help you get enrolled NYC careour healthcare access program that works like insurance.
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