Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women (lung is first), accounting for one in eight cancer diagnoses in the U.S. each year, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Detecting the disease in its earliest stages significantly improves five-year survival rates—up to 99%.
RadNet, a national radiology company, has partnered with Delaware Imaging Network (DIN) and Walmart to launch MammogramNow, a breast cancer-screening technology that performs walk-in or scheduled mammograms in just 15 minutes. This pilot program, available at the Milford Walmart, hopes to bring yearly mammogram screenings to more people. To enhance early detection, patients can also opt for Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection, which incorporates artificial intelligence for an out-of-pocket cost.
“Women are so busy with careers and caretaking, with about 42% reporting that they are burned out,” says DIN’s Jacqueline Holt, M.D. “We want to make this crucial appointment as easy as possible so that women can fit this lifesaving exam into their schedules.”
The ACS recommends that women between the ages of 45 and 54 be screened for breast cancer every year. Women 55 years and older should have a mammogram every two years.