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Mammograms

  • The importance of mammograms and early detection

    The importance of mammograms and early detection

    Early detection and treatment are key in the fight against breast cancer. VA is using state-of-the-art mammogram information technology to meet the growing needs of women Veterans.

  • Now is the time to get overdue mammograms rescheduled

    Now is the time to get overdue mammograms rescheduled

    VA encourages women Veterans who became overdue for screenings like mammograms, pap smears, colonoscopies, or any other preventative testing, to get those scheduled or rescheduled as soon as possible.

  • Strengthening Women Veteran’s health in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Strengthening Women Veteran’s health in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    If you are a service woman or recently separated woman Veteran, there is training available for you to learn about the services available from VA. Sign up for a Women’s Health Transition session now.

  • VA observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

    VA observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

    A mammogram could save your life. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, VA encourages women (and men) to learn about breast cancer and early detection. Here are links to valuable information.

  • Dallas mammography team battles breast cancer with yearly exams and smiles

    Dallas mammography team battles breast cancer with yearly exams and smiles

    Giving Veterans the very best patient experience for life-saving examinations and treatment is priority number one for the mammography team.

  • VA Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    VA Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Because it is estimated that approximately 12 percent of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime, mammograms and early detection are critical.

  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    This month, VA would like to raise awareness of breast [...]

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Last updated May 15, 2025

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