Breast cancer mortality rates dropping in Lincoln County

Ed Ditzdy with the Public Health Department has shared some rates for the incidence of breast cancer in Lincoln County. Given the county's history of high rates in the 1990's, the latest figures are encouraging and support the efforts that have been put into breast cancer outreach and screenings in the 199's and early 200's. Reductions in mortality are due to the joint efforts of the local hospitals, physicians, and public health professionals in getting the word out about the importance of mammography and early detection.

From 2006- 2008, only 16% of women surveyed reported that it had been m...