Mobile Mammography Units Expand Access To Breast Cancer Screening In Alberta, Florida

Multiple initiatives across North America are improving breast cancer detection and screening, particularly targeting underserved and rural communities. Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute is advancing early detection methods through blood-based biomarkers and researching triple-negative breast cancer, which disproportionately affects younger women and women of color. In Alberta, mobile mammogram units travel to rural areas to provide accessible breast cancer screenings without requiring physician referrals for women aged 45 to 74, facilitating early diagnosis. Similarly, in Gainesville, Florida, a 3-D Mobile Mammography bus offers quick, insurance-covered breast cancer screenings without prescriptions, aiming to increase early detection in the community. Meanwhile, a cervical cancer screening campaign in South Africa and Peru leverages digital tools and local partnerships to overcome barriers in rural and peri-urban areas, addressing high mortality rates due to delayed diagnoses. These efforts collectively emphasize the importance of accessible screening technologies and early detection in improving cancer outcomes.