Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
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Early detection of breast cancer dramatically increases the chances of survival for most patients. During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) encourages women to talk with their doctor about their risk for breast cancer to make an informed decision... « read more »
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and an opportunity to raise awareness about how people can protect themselves by getting screened. Cervical cancer screenings can help detect abnormal (changed) cells early, before they turn into cancer. Most deaths from cervical cancer could be prevented b... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Las Cruces Public Health Office, 1170 N. Solano Drive, in partnership with Assured Imaging services is accepting appointments for 3D mammograms at an upcoming on-site mobile screening event. « read more »
Free mammograms available for low income or those without insurance « read more »
New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month by reminding New Mexicans to schedule their annual cancer screenings. Spread the word about mammograms – with early detection and treatment, most women can survive breast cancer. « read more »
State Launches Toll-Free Hotline for Cancer Screening Services. The New Mexico Department of Health on Friday announced the launch of a new toll-free hotline number (1-833-525-1811) for breast and cervical cancer screening services and support. « read more »
My name is Rebecca Sanchez, I am 30 years old and I am battling stage 4 cervical cancer. « read more »
Friday, October 21st is National Mammography Day. It’s a day scheduled in the month of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month where women are encouraged to make a mammography appointment – with good reason. « read more »
Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in the state and the second leading cause of cancer death among New Mexico women. « read more »
If there were a vaccine to prevent a cancer that kills 4,000 women in the United States each year, would you get it for your children? What about a test you could take to assure early detection of cancer, would you take it for yourself? « read more »