Breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancer. Breast cancer caught early is often treatable.
Mammograms are the best way to find cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it can be felt.
About breast cancer
Breast cancer is a disease where cells in the breast grow out of control. There are different kinds of breast cancer. The kind of breast cancer depends on which cells turn into cancer.
Do I qualify for a FREE screening?
The UCCP provides breast cancer screenings to Utah women aged 40-64 who are low income, uninsured, or underinsured.
All you need is your family size and income to see if you qualify.
Even people with insurance may qualify for some services.
Screening recommendations
The UCCP recommends if you are 40 or older, talk to your doctor about getting screened for breast cancer.
Your doctor will be able to recommend the best screening option for you.
Learn more about breast cancer and other health screenings.
Risk factors
The things that put you most at risk for getting breast cancer are being a woman and getting older.
There are also other factors that put you at risk for getting breast cancer. Knowing these can help you talk to your doctor about ways you can lower your risk and get screened for breast cancer.
FAQs
Answers to questions you might have about qualifying for the program, getting screened for breast cancer, and what to do if you have breast cancer.
Screening rates in your community
Utah’s breast cancer screening rates are significantly below the national average.
Only 64.5% of Utah women aged 40 or older have had a mammogram in the last 2 years, compared with 72.3% of U.S. women.
Get screened
Click on your county on the map to find a screening provider near you. Most providers also offer services through the BeWise program. To see if you qualify for a free screening or to make an appointment, call 1-800-717-1811.
Free clinic locator
Enter your zip code here and click search to find a clinic near you.