Does anyone know where you can get a free mamogram?

Question

My friend just found a lump in her breast. She has no insurence. Is there a place where the uninsured can get a free or less expensive mamogram. And does anyone know how much a mamogram cost? thanks so much.

Answer 1

To locate a FDA certified, accredited mammography facility in your area, call the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER. If you do not have health insurance, you have a number of options:

****Call your local chapter of the American Cancer Society (number in your phone book) or the national toll-free number, 1-800-ACS-2345. The ACS will be able to tell you about any low-cost or free mammography programs offering screening to women unable to pay for it themselves.
****Call your State Department of Health (number in your phone book). Every state now has a Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This program offers screening to qualifying women unable to pay for it themselves.
****Call the YWCA's ENCOREplus Program for access to low-cost or free mammograms. To find which YWCA facilities offer this service and if you are eligible, call 1-800-95EPLUS or your local YWCA.
****Call the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER for the names of FDA-certified, accredited mammography facilities in your area. If you explain your financial situation, some mammography facilities are willing to work out a lower fee or payment schedule that will make the test more affordable. Ask the facility if they are willing to discuss these options with you.
****October of each year is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many mammography facilities offer special fees and extended hours during this month. If you are unable to schedule a mammogram another time of year, you may wish to call in September to reserve an appointment.

I work in a free standing imaging facility in Northern CA, and we charge a total of $300, which includes the CAD (computer aided detection). Prices will vary greatly depending on location. The hospital in my same town charges nearly double what we charge. If your friend is going to pay cash, I would urge her to call around. If calling a hospital, get both fees (the professional charge for the radiologist's reading and the technical charge for the actual cost of performing the exam). You can look in the yellow pages under "x-ray" or "physician - radiology" for facilities. A little bit of research can save lots of money! Best wishes.....

Answer 2

The breast cancer society has a web-site, i go to it when i get chain letters, every hit they get donates money for the research.

Google Breasts Cancer Society or Free Mammograms.
i hope it's nothing serious . usually if the lump is movable, or painful,it's not malignant.

i have fibrosystic breast disease, & i had a lump, panicked & got to a gyn, he laughed &said "it's just a lump" needlesss to say, i didnt go back to him !

Answer 3

This can vary from country to country, state to state or even city to city.

It may help to give an indication where you are.

In Australia, anyone can be eligible for a free mammogram.

Answer 4

I would check with a clinic. I think mine was $75.00 and that didn't include the Dr. reading it. They may let her make payments by having no insurance you can ask.

Answer 5

here is the website, just input your state to find free mammograms and pap tests in your area...

http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/cancercontacts/nbccedp/contacts.asp