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Protect Your Health: Get Screened for Breast Cancer Today
Breast cancer risk increases with age, but early detection can make a big difference in protecting your health. A mammogram is a quick, safe test that helps healthcare providers spot changes even before symptoms appear, when care is often easier and outcomes are more manageable.
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What is a Mammogram?
A mammogram is a quick test that uses low‑dose X‑rays to look for early signs of breast cancer, often before symptoms appear. It is one of the most reliable ways to check your breast health. Mammograms are recommended for women based on their health status and risk level. Men may also need screening if they have symptoms or known risk factors.
Who Should Get Screened?
Women 65 and older
Adults in this age group have a higher risk of breast cancer, and screening helps find it early when treatment is easier and more successful.
Men with risk factors or a family history
Although breast cancer is less common in men, those with genetic risks or family history may benefit from regular screening.
Anyone who wants to protect their quality of life
Screening is a proactive way to stay informed, detect changes early, and maintain long‑term independence and well-being.
Common Warning Signs to Look Out For
A new lump in the breast or underarm
Swelling in part of the breast
Changes in the skin, such as redness, dimpling, irritation, or thickening
Changes in nipple appearance, including pulling inward or new nipple pain
Nipple discharge that isn’t breast milk, including blood
Any change in breast size, shape, or pain in one area
These symptoms do not always mean cancer, but they should be checked by a healthcare provider. Early attention leads to stronger, safer outcomes.
Breast Cancer and Ethnicity: What to Know
Breast cancer affects people of all backgrounds, but some groups face different risks and outcomes. Here are a few simple and helpful facts:
- Black women have slightly lower breast cancer rates than White women, but experience higher rates of serious outcomes.
- Hispanic and Asian American/Pacific Islander women have had some of the fastest increases in new breast cancer cases in recent years.
- American Indian/Alaska Native women have lower incidence than White women but a higher risk of more severe outcomes.
- Black men experience the highest incidence and most serious outcomes among men diagnosed with breast cancer.
These differences can be linked to access to care, screening rates, and how early breast cancer is found. This is why regular screening and paying attention to health changes is important for everyone.
Take a moment today to schedule your screening. It’s a simple step that supports your long‑term health, independence, and overall well-being.
Blue Advantage Rewards & Wellness Program
The Blue Advantage Rewards & Wellness Program gives you access to our online portal with programs and trackers that can help guide you in your wellness journey. Explore the programs below to help you boost your well-being and take charge of your health!
Screenings, immunizations, and lifestyle changes can keep your health in great shape for the long haul. Learn how with the Preventive Health - Reducing Your Risks program.
Get Rewarded for Taking Care of Your Health
Enroll in the Blue Advantage® Rewards & Wellness Program and receive a $15 Walmart gift card. You can also receive a $35 Walmart gift card when you complete your colon cancer screening.
Not a member of the Blue Advantage Rewards & Wellness Program?
Enroll now and get access to the online portal with a variety of health and wellness tools plus earn rewards for completing healthy activities like getting your annual wellness visit.
enroll nowAll rewards will be mailed in the form of a Walmart gift card, which may be used in-store or online at Walmart.com. Gift card may NOT be used for Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, or Lottery. After completing an activity, it may take approximately 8-12 weeks to receive the gift card.
Enrollment reward is only for new reward program enrollees. Blackhawk Network is an independent company providing rewards (Walmart gift cards) to Blue Advantage members on behalf of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
Blue Advantage is a PPO with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Blue Advantage (PPO) depends on contract renewal.
Information contained in this communication is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding your healthcare needs.
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