BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and News 4 is once again partnering with Roswell Park for the annual Mammothon event.
Early detection is crucial in the fight against breast cancer. Mammothon has a goal of encouraging 550 women to sign up for a mammogram by Friday, Oct. 3, at either Roswell Park’s downtown Buffalo location or Breast Care of WNY in Williamsville.
Last year, the goal of 525 sign-ups was passed, with a total of 595 women contacting Roswell to set up a mammogram.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or visit their website.
Who should get a mammogram?
Roswell Park says women should receive yearly mammograms once they turn 40.
All women should talk with their primary care doctor or GYN provider about breast cancer risk beginning at age 25. If certain risk factors are identified, screening may be recommended before age 40. Early detection could save your life.
Learn more
News 4’s Ali Touhey and Jacquie Walker will be live speaking with doctors on Wednesday, Oct. 1 and Thursday, Oct. 2 to talk about the latest in science and the importance of screening.
Interviews
Watch all of News 4’s interviews from this year’s Mammothon below.
FAQs with Dr. Mariola Poss
Importance of mammograms
Treatment options, advancements in detection
Early detection with Dr. Ermelinda Bonaccio
Teamwork at Roswell Park
Breast cancer affecting younger women
New program at Roswell
Importance of detecting breast cancer early
Experts
Breast cancer risk
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