For Release: 9 a.m.September 15, 2000
Contact: Michael J. Bernstein (703) 648-8910[email protected]
Women Can Sign Up for ACR's National Mammography Day
The American College of Radiology (ACR) today urged women to register for National Mammography Day, October 20.
More than 1,100 accredited mammography facilities will be participating in the annual event, offering discounted or free mammograms.
National Mammography Day is a key part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a program involving a wide variety of organizations across the nation. Individuals and organizations can learn more about the month's activities by ordering a free National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Promotion Kit. To receive one call, toll-free, 877-886-2226.
The purpose of the day is to encourage millions of American women-especially underserved populations and older women-to receive, sign up for, or make a commitment to get a screening mammogram. Participating facilities, all of which have been accredited by the ACR and certified by the Food and Drug Administration, will either offer free or discounted mammograms on October 20 and throughout the month.
For the second consecutive year, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ACR-accredited mobile mammography units across the nation will be scheduling screening exams for low-income, uninsured or underinsured women. Underserved areas have been targeted because the number of women in these areas getting screening mammograms continues to be lower than other segments of the population.
The ACR, the American Cancer Society and numerous other medical and national women's organizations recommend that starting at age 40 women should have a screening mammogram and a physical breast exam yearly.
To learn the names of centers participating in National Mammography Day women may call one of the following toll-free numbers:
1-800-227-2345, the American Cancer Society1-800- 422-6237, the National Cancer Institute1-800-462-9273, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation1-888-806-2226, National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)1-800-221-2141, Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
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