Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. Getting your yearly mammogram is the best way to find breast cancer early.
Mammograms are breast cancer screenings that can detect a lump up to 3 years before you or your doctor can feel it. This helps to detect breast cancer early when it’s most treatable.
Medicare covers mammograms
Help lower your risk by:
- Exercising
- Limiting your alcohol intake
- Keeping a healthy weight
- Getting a yearly mammogram
Women between the ages of 50-74 should have a mammogram each year, and Medicare covers mammograms at no cost if your doctor accepts the assignment. Talk to your doctor about the benefits of getting your yearly mammogram, and schedule your next screening.
