Breast Cancer Prevention

Cancer Screening and Awareness

Patient Profile: Donna Bolkcom

About Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death after lung cancer. It is estimated that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Early detection is the most effective way of surviving this disease. When found early, the chance of cure can exceed 90 percent.

Breast Cancer Screening at NewYork-Presbyterian

NewYork-Presbyterian provides a comprehensive range of early detection and prevention programs for breast cancer including mammography, clinical breast exams, enhanced surveillance, and genetic counseling and testing.

Columbia University Medical Center campus

Clinical Breast Cancer Program:
Telephone: 800-543-2782
Website: http://www.breastmd.org
Department of Radiology
Telephone: 212-305-0989
Columbia Eastside Radiology:
Telephone: 212-326-8518
Avon Foundation Breast Screening Partnership:
Telephone: 212-851-4516
Serves uninsured/underinsured throughout the year.
Genetic counseling and testing
Telephone: 212-305-0190

Weill Cornell Medical Center campus

Iris Cantor Women's Health Center – Weill Cornell Breast Center
Telephone: 212-821-0800
Website: http://www.cornellwomenshealth.com
Department of Radiology - Weill Cornell Imaging
Telephone: 212-746-6000
Website: http://wcinyp.org
Genetic counseling and testing
Telephone: 212-821-0830