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WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) — Health-related social needs are causing some women to skip mammograms – potentially a life-threatening decision. More than 40-thousand women die from breast cancer in the U-S every year. Dr. Debra Houry, the CDC’s Chief Medical Officer says timely mammograms could cut that number.
Rural states like South Dakota have a higher percentage of women who have fallen behind on getting mammograms. Dr. Houry says that’s largely due to financial reasons and little access to reliable transportation.
Free and low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings are available through the CDC. You can get more information on the program at the link below.
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