To allow recommended cleaning and avoid overcrowding, many mammography sites reduced daily appointments after the Centers for Disease Control Prevention-recommended non-urgent care shutdown ended in July 2020. Availability issues may have led many women to skip their 2020 mammogram. This may cause a March-May 2021 drop in necessary screening – as women who missed their 2020 test may forego their 2021 exam as well. Let’s not let this happen. 2021 is the time to #ReturnToCare.

• Resources to help women reconnect with their doctor to schedule a mammogram and understand changes to the screening process due to COVID-19.

• Resources to help providers reconnect with women ages 40 and older to schedule yearly mammograms postponed by the COVID-19 shutdown and explain steps taken to help keep patients safe.

Why Are Annual Mammograms Important?

A mammogram is a non-invasive X-ray used to check breasts for breast cancer and other abnormalities. It is the only test shown to reduce breast cancer deaths. Mammograms can detect cancer early — when most treatable — long before it can be felt. This improves odds of survival and can help avoid more extensive treatment

Download this infographic