Who should have a mammogram?
Women should start getting regular mammograms at age 40. Together, you and your doctor can decide what is best for you.
Women should start getting regular mammograms at age 40
Information about breast cancer and mammography screening.
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Mammography locations
Mammography and breast imaging providers locale in Oneida County
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If you have not been screened before or are overdue for a screening, we encourage you to make an appointment with your primary care provider. You can also request services through mobile units in your county.
Upstate University Hospital
Upstate University Hospital offers breast cancer screening through a portable mammography van. This mobile health clinic serves women in Oneida and surrounding counties. The mobile unit offers high-quality, low-dose mammography, 3-D screening, and images are read by Upstate University Hospital’s board-certified women’s imaging radiologists.
Screening mammography in the mobile unit is available for women 40 and older with no recent breast complications. Women who have problems with their breasts (lumps, nipple discharge) should contact their doctor to discuss options.
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Bassett Healthcare Network
Bassett Healthcare Network is able to provide cancer screening services with a custom-built medical coach. The RV Medical Coach offers high-tech digital mammograms and other cancer screenings for men and women. Medical Coach cancer screening services are available throughout Otsego, Oneida, Delaware, Chenango, Madison, Herkimer, Schoharie, Fulton and Montgomery counties.
Paying for a mammogram
Cancer Services Program (CSP) –
If a lack of health insurance or insurance with prohibitive co-pays is preventing you or someone you know from scheduling a cancer screening, please call the Cancer Services Program (CSP) at 1-888-345-0225 to schedule an appointment and to learn more.
The Central Region Cancer Services Program provides free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic services to people who:
Live in New York State
· You do not have health insurance
· Have health insurance at a fraction of the cost that may prevent a person from receiving screening and/or diagnostic services
· Meet the age requirements
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