New data shows that women are not getting the recommended screenings for breast cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says routine mammograms are critical for detecting breast cancer early, which is when it's easier to treat and chances of dying from the disease are lower. A new CDC vital signs report shows one in four women ages 50 to 74 are not up to date with breast cancer screening.
Those reasons include the cost for access to care, food insecurity, lack of transportation, loss of work and feeling socially isolated. The report found the more of those health-related social needs a woman is dealing with, the less likely she is to get a mammogram. 'It's really important to address these needs now/when doctors are meeting with a patient, they can screen women for these needs and then connect them to community services.
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