Breast Cancer Prevention

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
• Department of Radiology
  Telephone: 212-305-0226
• Columbia Midtown Radiology:
  Telephone: 212-326-8518
• Manhattan Cancer Services Program
  Telephone: 212-851-4516
  No cost cancer screening services for uninsured New Yorkers
• Genetic counseling and testing
  Telephone: 212-305-5098

Weill Cornell Medical Center campus

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

Additional Information

• American Cancer Society: Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer
• National Cancer Institute: Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer: Screening and Testing