Breast cancer

During 2014, it is estimated that more than 1,200 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 190 women will die from the disease. As Nat...

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month

During 2013, it is estimated that more than 1,150 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 190 women will die from the disease. As Oct...

Breast Cancer Awareness

Maine CDC recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 2012, it is anticipated that 1,170 Maine women will be diagnosed with brea...

Cervical Cancer Screening

            January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness month, and Maine CDC encourages Maine women to schedule a Pap test, especially if ...

Public Health Update 10/13/11

Breast Cancer Awareness Month US CDC has a special Q&A feature about breast cancer and mammograms available at http://www.cdc.gov/Featur...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The 14th Annual Silver Tea to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month was held Sept. 28. The tea was sponsored by Maine First Lady Ann LePa...

Breast cancer drug did not extend lives

FDA says breast cancer drug did not extend lives By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Business Writer, 17 July, 10 WASHINGTON – Follow-up studies of a Roc...

Making mammograms and related services accessible

This MedlinePlus article describes some of the barriers to getting mammograms that low-income women face. The Maine Breast and Cervical Heal...