The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding Michigan women to stay up to date on cervical and breast cancer screenings.
Each year, breast cancer causes approximately 40,000 deaths in the U.S., and in 2026 it is estimated that 9,900 Michigan residents will be diagnosed with breast cancer and for 1,320 of them it will be fatal.
Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive says quote, “Screening for cervical and breast cancers has never been more accessible,” end quote.
Early detection through regular breast cancer screening can dramatically increase survival rates. Catching breast cancer at its earliest stage it’s reported, has a nearly 99% survival rate.
Those who are at greater risk of dying from breast cancer include people of color, especially Black women, and people with low income, no health insurance and no personal health care provider.
MDHHS’ Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program is available to help low-income eligible residents receive breast and cervical cancer screenings, and follow-up care if needed. For more information about eligibility, email [email protected].
