Q. I don’t have health insurance, and I just can’t afford the cost of a mammogram. What can I do?
A. There are a number of resources you can access to receive a mammogram at no cost. Try any of these:
The American Cancer Society. Go to cancer.org, find the blue box on the upper right (“Find ACS in Your Community”), enter your zip code, and it’ll direct you to your local ACS office. They can tell you what resources are available in your area. Or call the ACS toll-free: 1-800-ACS-2345.
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