Monday, October 19, 2015

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!


All women can get breast cancer. Although the causes of breast cancer are still unknown, there are some factors that may increase women's chances of getting the disease: Getting older, having had breast cancer, or a close family member (mother, sister, daughter) who has had breast cancer, having certain gene mutations such as BRCA1 or BRCA2, being overweight or obese, drinking alcohol and/or not getting enough exercise . Having one or more of these risk factors doesn't mean your going to have the disease. However, if you’re 40 or older, a mammogram could save your life.

To find out more about Breast Cancer check the bulletin of the New York City Health Department available here:
 
Where Can I get a Mammogram?
The New York State DOH Breast Cancer Program offers free breast cancer screening as well as cervical and colorectal cancer screening to qualified uninsured persons.

Call 311 for help finding a doctor or a clinic to get a mammogram. The Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) offers mammograms at little or no cost.

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