Earlier this month, a government-backed panel of experts lowered the age at which they recommend women start getting mammograms to 40, down from the prior recommendation of 50. And many 40-somethings don’t realize they are now supposed to start getting colorectal cancer screenings at 45, ...
People with breast cancer who live with lower income have a higher mortality rate. They are less likely to get regular health care, including mammograms, which could discover breast cancer in the earlier stage. Other issues for people who have low income are they may: ...
mammograms more often (n ϭ 197) 144 71.3 Good idea for reassuring me I'm not a carrier (n ϭ 204) 140 68.6 Important for helping women make informed child-bearing decisions (n ϭ 203) Negative "limitations" attitude statementsa 123 60.6 Concerned about losing insurance if I had an...
They are less likely to get regular health care, including mammograms, which could discover breast cancer in the earlier stage. Other issues for people who have low income are they may: Not have access to education so they can learn about breast cancer screening Live in underserved communities,...