October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Are you due for a screening?
Breast Cancer Screening is a Medi-Cal Benefit
You can get screened for breast cancer every 2 years if you are age 50 to 69.
Getting screened can prevent illness or find cancer early before it gets worse. Talk to your PCP to find out what services are best for you.
Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is led by health experts who decide on the best way to stop diseases. They also give guidance on how to avoid diseases or find them early.
The USPSTF recommends getting a mammogram every 2 years if you are 50 to 74 years old.
Talk with your PCP if you may have a higher risk for breast cancer. Ask how often you should get screened based on your own risk. If you are of higher risk, you may be able to get mammograms before age 50.
