Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in American women. Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Below we highlight two types of tests: (1) preventive mammogram screening and (2) diagnostic mammogram screening. If you are ever unsure what you might qualify for, or where to go for these services, please reach out to TouchCare at 1-866-486-8242. Review this resource from our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ComPsych for more high level information on Breast Cancer Awareness. 

Preventive Mammogram Screening
Breast Cancer screening can be considered a preventive screening - covered at no cost on a UA Choice medical plan. Preventive screenings like this are important in order to maintain health and catch potential issues early - sometimes before symptoms even appear. A mammogram is an X-Ray of the breast that can even detect abnormalities before any physical symptoms appear. Age and medical history may prompt when you are eligible for a preventive mammogram screening. Please work directly with your provider. More information on the importance of preventive screenings can be found in our recent preventive screening news article.

Diagnostic Mammogram Screening
After a preventive mammogram, a supplemental and/or diagnostic exam may be medically necessary to evaluate an abnormality that was detected. These additional screenings can be a secondary mammogram, a breast resonance imaging, or a breast ultrasound. Diagnostic may be covered in full under a UA Choice medical plan if an abnormality is detected.

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