No Cost Mammograms

All program participants meeting the following guidelines will be eligible for a no cost mammogram.

Guidelines
  • Women of 40 years of age or older;
  • Women whose last screening mammogram was 12 months or longer;
  • Women whose household income is 250% or below the poverty level;
  • Women who work or live in the Kansas counties of Atchison, Brown, Dickinson, Doniphan, Douglas, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Marshall, Morris, Nemaha, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee, Wabaunsee or Washington;
  • Women aged 20-40 who have a family history of breast cancer, current breast issue(s) with health care provider recommendation for a mammogram and meet the county and income guidelines;
  • Men who are aged 20 and above who have a family history of breast cancer, current breast issue(s) with health care provider recommendation for a mammogram and meet the county and income guidelines.
  • Those having current breast issues need to see a medical professional to obtain a written prescription for a mammogram. The Race Against Breast Cancer does not pay for office visits.

What actions should I take for my breast health?

Be aware of changes in your body – contact your health care professional immediately if any of these are present.

  • A new lump or mass in the breast or surrounding tissue (including armpit)
  • Swelling of all or part of the breast (even if a lump isn’t felt)
  • Skin irritation or dimpling
  • Breast or nipple pain
  • Nipple retraction (turning inward)
  • Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin
  • A nipple discharge other than breast milk

Education

Women should see their health care professional annually beginning in their 20’s to learn the benefits and limitations of monthly BSE (breast self examinations) and then report any changes to their health care professional immediately.

CBE Exam

Women in their 20’s and 30’s should have a CBE (clinical breast exam) done by their health care professional every three years. Women in their 40’s should see their health care professional for a CBE every year.

Mammogram

Women should discuss with their health care professional when to begin yearly mammogram screenings taking in account their age and known family history.  Some health care professionals recommend yearly mammography screenings beginning at age 40 and to continue as long as they are in good health.

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Your donation to the Race Against Breast Cancer has the potential to save lives! The earlier cancer is detected, the better the outcomes are for the patient. The Race Against Breast Cancer works year around to ensure that Northeast Kansans in financial and medical need have access to mammography screenings and breast health education. With your help we can run the Race Against Breast Cancer – a race we cannot afford to lose!

What your Donation can do!

– $20 pays for the RABC to send educational materials to a rural health clinic.

– $50 pays for 10 RABC educational packets for health clinics to give to their patients to take home and practice good breast health habits.

– $100 pays for one RABC ultrasound for a NE Kansas client

– $200 pays for one RABC screening mammogram for a NE Kansas woman

– $300 pays for a RABC diagnostic mammography service with ultrasound for a NE Kansas client

  • Important Donation Information

    Please note – the Race Against Breast Cancer never solicits for donations by telephone or door to door.

    You can financially support the RABC, a local independent 501(c)3 non-profit, several ways:

    Donating through our website – see Supporters pageDonate by sending check or money order payable to the “RABC” to our secure post office box address – RABC, PO Box 4458, Topeka, KS 66604Designating the RABC as your organization to support through Dillons Stores Community Rewards Program. Use NPO number RJ642.Participating in our fundraising events