Free Mammogram Breast Cancer Screening Available Tomorrow From Project Renewal But Make an Appointment ASAP Says Roosevelt Island Assembly Member Micah Kellner

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Received the following message from Assembly Member Micah Kellner:

Last Chance to Schedule Your Free Mammogram Screening
This year my office, in partnership with Project Renewal, is coordinating a free mammography screening program this Thursday, April 14, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, at 331 East 70th Street between First and Second Avenues.

Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the United States. While there are treatments, early detection is the best way to prevent the worst consequences. By providing this service, women who were unable to get a mammogram in the past can now obtain breast screening services.

This service is available for any woman over 40 years of age who has not had a mammogram in the past 12 months, regardless of whether or not she has health insurance. Space is limited to a first- come, first-serve basis and appointments are necessary, so women who would like to take advantage of this opportunity should schedule their appointments as soon as possible by calling 1-800-564-6868. If you have any difficulty or require assistance with scheduling an appointment, please call my office at (212) 860-4906.

It is recommended that women who make appointments wear a two-piece outfit, and refrain from using any oil, powder, deodorant, or perfume. If you have Medicare, Medicaid or other health insurance, you must bring your card with you, although you will not be charged any co-payment fees. If you do not have health insurance, the mammogram will be paid for by the Columbia University Cancer Services Partnership.

Image of Project Renewal's Mammogram Scan Van

More on Project Renewal is available at their web site:

The Women’s Outreach Network Mobile Mammography Program is now operating as Project Renewal Scan Van Program.  The program provides mammography and clinical breast exams to women on board the Scan Van, a mobile mammography office.   Uninsured women are provided with free exams due to the generosity of contributors; Colgate Palmolive, Avon Foundation, Komen Greater New York, Judges and Lawyers Against Breast Cancer, Henry Schein Corporation, Cummings Foundation, Richmond County Savings Foundation, and others.

Women that are 40 and older should have an annual clinical breast exam and mammogram. If you have not had a mammogram in the past year, you are welcome to contact us for an appointment or for information.

Women with a strong family history of breast cancer should consult with their doctor regarding at what age it would be appropriate to begin screening mammography...

In the past there has been free Mammogram testing during Roosevelt Island Health & Fitness Day usually held in May. No word yet whether free Mammogram screening will be available again at this year's Roosevelt Island Health & Fitness Day.