Breast & Colorectal Cancer Screenings Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States. Every woman is at risk, and this risk increases with age.
Breast cancer can usually be successfully treated when found early. Medicare covers screening mammograms and digital technologies for screening mammograms to check for breast cancer before you or a doctor may be able to feel it. Learn more about your risk for breast cancer and Medicare’s coverage of this important screening.
Colorectal cancer is usually found in people age 50 or older, and the risk of getting it increases with age. Medicare covers colorectal screening tests to help find pre-cancerous polyps (growths in the colon) so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Treatment works best when colorectal cancer is found early. Learn more about your risk for colorectal cancer and Medicare’s coverage of this preventive service.
Talk to your doctor today about these important screening tests.