Live What You Learn
An annual mammogram is your best defense against breast cancer. Yet all too often, women find excuses not to have one. Do any of the following excuses sound familiar? “I’m Too Busy” – Instead of viewing this annual checkup as a chore, make it a fun day for you and your friends. Ask two or three friends to schedule their annual mammograms on the same day and then you all meet for lunch afterwards. You can call it “lunch with your breast friends.” “I Always Forget To Schedule a Mammogram” – With life being so busy these days, it’s easy to forget to schedule a mammogram. Let someone else do the reminding for you. Visit the American Cancer Society website at: www.cancer.org/Healthy/Toolsand Calculators/Reminders/index. By filling out a simple form, you or a loved one will receive a yearly reminder e-mail on the date of your choosing to schedule a mammogram. “I Can’t Afford It” – Every state has a program that covers the cost of a mammogram if you do not have insurance. Call the American Cancer Society (1-800- ACS-2345) or a social worker at our local hospital for more information.
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