Mammography, an x-ray of the breast, remains the most important screening tool when it comes to early detection of breast cancer. In addition to full-field digital mammography, we offer these diagnostic screenings that can help detect cancer:
- Breast ultrasound
- Ultrasound guided and stereotactic breast biopsy
- Breast MRI and
- MRI breast biopsy
Free/Low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings through the Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP)The goal of New Hampshire's Let No Woman Be Overlooked Breast and Cervical Cancer Program is to reduce mortality rates, through early detection, of breast and cervical cancer. The program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women age 18-64 who have no health insurance, or have insurance that does not pay for screening tests, and with family incomes at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Income guidelines are updated each year in February. The screenings are offered at many health care sites including NH hospitals and physician offices. The program offers eligible participants access to:
- Women's Health Exam
- Pap Test
- Pelvic Exam
- Mammography (at the deNicola Breast Health Center)
Call Lamprey Health Care (formerly Nashua Area Health Center, (603) 883-1626, or (603) 324-5162.
Breast Cancer Screening GuidelinesWomen age 40+ years and older:
- Mammogram every 1-2 years
- Breast check at annual health care visit
Women ages 18-39:
- Breast check at annual health care visit
- Medical assessment to determine mammogram if younger than age 40
Cervical Cancer Screening GuidelinesWomen age 18 + years and older:
- Pap test every 1-2 years; if three normal test results in a row, health care provider may recommend an alternate schedule.