Farmingville, NY – On Thursday, August 10, the Stony Brook Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Van will make a special visit to the Town of Brookhaven’s Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mt. Sinai, to provide breast cancer screenings from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This service, co-sponsored by NYS Senator Anthony Palumbo and the Town of Brookhaven, is provided at no cost to the patient. However, appointments are required. Anyone interested can call 631-638-4135 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Rose Caracappa Senior Center is located at 739 NY-25A in Mt. Sinai. This project is supported with funds from Health Research Inc. and the New York Department of Health.
Eligibility:
- Female (40 years and older)
- No mammograms in the past year
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding
- No implants or breast issues such as a lump or nipple discharge
- Never diagnosed with breast cancer
- Office visit with a gynecologist, primary care physician or internist who is willing to accept the results of the screening.
Note: Individuals who do not have health insurance will be processed through the Cancer Services Program of New York, if eligible.
Day of the mammogram: Do not wear deodorant, perfume, powders, lotions or creams on the breast area. Bring photo ID and insurance card, if insured.
