Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in Arizona. More than 5,000 women in the state had a breast cancer diagnosis in 2020.
Many women receive a late diagnosis. In Arizona, women are often diagnosed at a median age of 65, while it’s recommended most women begin receiving breast cancer mammogram screenings at age 40.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is held every year in October, but it’s never too soon to check yourself for symptoms and receive a screening that could save your life.
All women should undergo a risk assessment to determine if they are at high risk of breast cancer. “High risk” includes people who:
Breast cancer screenings are available to all patients at the Well Woman Clinics in the map below.
All patients ages 40 to 65, as well as symptomatic patients ages 21 and older, who are uninsured or under-insured can receive free clinical breast exams and mammograms. If necessary, diagnostic tests will be covered following the screening.
View the latest Arizona breast cancer data on the Arizona Cancer Registry data dashboard.