Haven't heard that name in a long time. How's she?

I'm all right. Just got off the phone with Rosie Emerson. Remember her?

Hey, sis.
How
’ve you been? 

Oh no…Will she be okay?  

Not good — just found out she has breast cancer. She noticed a lump in her breast. Got it checked out, and sure enough — cancer. 

I had one five years ago and got the all-clear.  

 It reminded me that I haven’t had a mammogram in a long time.

Too early to tell. She’d been meaning to get a mammogram for years but kept putting it off. Poor thing.

I don’t feel any lumps or anything.

My doctor told me at our age, we’re supposed to get one every two years. Just scheduled mine. Maybe you do the same. 

Sure, I'll think about it, but money's tight. I'm not sure I can afford a mammogram.

You don’t want to wait until you feel something. The earlier it’s detected, the more effectively they can treat it. Will you think about it? 

Are you eating?

What you really can't afford is cancer. Your insurance has to cover a mammogram at no cost to you. Medicare offers coverage, too.

Ha! Yes, picking at some pie.

Ok fine. Don’t be dramatic. I’ll make an appointment today.  

C’mon, you don’t want to end up like Rosie. Do this for me. I need my sister around.  

Thank you.

Don't wait.
Early detection saves lives.
Make your appointment today.

Doctors recommend a mammogram every two years for people ages 50-74.