Need a mammogram? See free, low-cost breast cancer screenings in D-FW – Dallas News

Need a mammogram? See free, low-cost breast cancer screenings in D-FW  Dallas News

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is underway this October, and North Texans who need a mammogram but are uninsured or concerned about the cost may have local options. Regular screening mammograms continue to be the “golden standard” for detecting breast cancer, said Nina Burgos, director of Texas Health Resources’ mobile health program. “We want to find cancer before it has a chance to grow and spread,” Burgos said. “When we find it early, treatment can be less extensive, and the chances of successful treatment are better.” Several organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area offer free or reduced-cost screenings to qualifying individuals. Here’s what to know. How often should I be getting a mammogram?

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S., other than skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women ages 40 to 74 who are at an “average risk” for breast cancer get a mammogram every two years. The task force, which is made up of doctors and disease experts, previously recommended women in their 40s make an individual decision with their clinician on when to start screening. However, the task force updated that guidance in 2024 and now recommends women start getting screened when they turn 40. Burgos said the recommendation to begin