You can get a mammogram at various locations including:
- Hospital radiology departments or breast centers
- Outpatient imaging centers
- Mobile mammography vans (mammovans) that visit locations near your home or work
- Clinics or doctor's offices that provide breast cancer screening services
To schedule a mammogram, you can:
- Call the breast center or hospital main number and ask to be transferred to the breast or women's health center
- Check if there is a mobile mammography unit coming to your area
- Use online scheduling if available at some health care providers
If you have insurance, most plans cover screening mammograms every 1 to 2 years starting at age 40, often with no out-of-pocket cost
. If you do not have insurance, ask about financial assistance programs or charity care at hospitals or local organizations
. In the UK, you will usually receive an invitation letter for breast screening with instructions on how to book an appointment at a breast screening clinic or mobile unit. You can also contact your local NHS breast screening service directly to book or reschedule
. When calling to schedule, you can say:
- "Hello! I am calling to schedule my mammogram."
- "I was referred about free or low-cost mammograms. Can you help me find out how to qualify and schedule?"
In summary, mammograms are widely available at hospitals, breast centers, imaging clinics, and mobile units. Contacting your healthcare provider or local breast screening service is the best way to find a convenient location and schedule your mammogram
