More than 24,000 women have been tested since local public health programs began offering services in 1992. The program has detected more than 200 breast cancers over the past four years. Treatment is available through a unique public-private partnership involving public health agencies, community physicians, and hospitals across the state. Breast cancer will be diagnosed in one of every eight Michigan women in their lifetime, according to Haveman. Every woman needs the facts about breast cancer.
Early detection saves lives.