Breast Cancer Screening Initiative: 'I Do It For Me'
Mammograms save lives but many women don't take the time to get them done. Screening mammography is used to find breast cancer at an early treatable stage.- Beginning at age 40
- Every 1-2 years after 40
UW Health's Response to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Screening Mammography Recommendations
On Nov. 16, 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new recommendations for screening mammography clinical guidelines. The USPSTF now recommends screening mammography every two years for women ages 50 to 74 years and recommends against routine screening mammography for women ages 40 to 49 years.
The USPSTF announcement has drawn considerable media attention and sparked controversy among health care providers and other national experts. Amid the multiple viewpoints currently being discussed, Read UW Health's Response to the new recommendations and an FAQ for Patients.
Do It For You: Make an Appointment Today
Where can you get a mammogram? See the list of UW Health locations and phone numbers below.
- UW Health 1 S. Park Clinic
1 South Park Street, 2nd floor
(608) 287-2050 - UW Health 20 S. Park Imaging Center
20 South Park Street, Suite 305 North
(608) 287-2050 - UW Health East Clinic
5249 E. Terrace Drive
(608) 265-1260 - UW Health East Towne Clinic
4122 East Towne Boulevard
(608) 245-6122 - UW Health Odana Atrium Clinic
5618 Odana Road
(608) 287-2050 - UW Health West Clinic
451 Junction Road
(608) 265-7539 - UW Hospital and Clinics
600 Highland Avenue, Breast Center, G3/1
(608) 266-6400
"I am turning 40 this year and planning a girls' weekend trip to California to celebrate. When I booked my flight, I also booked my first mammogram. I'm doing it for me but also I'm doing it for my daughter, son, and my husband."