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 DeForest-Windsor Clinic
  4131 Meridian Dr., Windsor
  (608) 846-3741

   

• 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 Health Yahara Clinic
  1050 East Broadway, Monona
  (608) 222-8779
  

• 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."