The Indiana Breast and Cervical Cancer Program received the grant money from the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations as part of the Sears WNBA Breast Health Initiative.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women.
In Indiana, an estimated 4,200 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed this year, and 900 women will die from the disease. However, early detection and prompt treatment can significantly reduce the number of fatalities from breast cancer. Mammography, an x-ray of the breast, is the medical test used to detect breast cancer. The Indiana Breast and Cervical Cancer Program offers mammograms and cervical screenings free of charge to women who cannot afford them. Women must meet certain age and income guidelines in order to qualify for the free screenings.