A Simple Step for Peace of Mind: Schedule Your Mammogram

October 8, 2025

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women worldwide. The good news? Getting regular breast cancer screenings is one of the best ways to catch cancer early, when it’s easiest to treat. A mammogram is a quick, safe procedure that uses low-dose x-rays to create images of the inside of the breast. A radiologist, who is a doctor specially trained in medical imaging, will review and analyze the images and send the results to your healthcare provider. The best part? Mammograms typically have no side effects and only take a few minutes.

This is where breast cancer screening plays a critical role. Mammograms can detect breast cancer before you experience symptoms. In fact, they can even distinguish breast changes or lumps that are too small to feel. It’s recommended that women start breast cancer screening at age 40, and depending on your personal or family history, your provider may recommend different or additional tests.

Breast cancer screening is more than a routine appointment; it’s an investment in your health long-term. Staying informed about the recommended guidelines, understanding your risks, and following through with routine screening can make a life-saving difference.

Presbyterian Health Plan offers several convenient scheduling options. You can contact your healthcare provider to schedule your screening, search our online provider directory for a current list of in-network providers and facilities at www.phs.org/directory, or call our imaging partners directly to schedule your mammogram.

If you need help finding an imaging center, call the NM Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program toll free at 1-833-525-1811.