Follow-Up Breast Cancer Imaging Costs Deter People From Gett

A significant percentage of patients—about 21%—say that they would skip follow-up breast imaging after an abnormal mammogram if they had to pay a deductible, new research shows. Here’s why some patients may be skipping breast cancer imaging, why that’s cause for concern, and what to do about high costs.

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