Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska

Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska Since 1976, The Breast Cancer Detection Center has been providing education and mammograms to women in Alaska, regardless of ability to pay.

During the height of the oil pipeline construction, mammograms were very difficult for women to obtain. A small group of area women organized to solve the problem. Through their efforts, the Breast Cancer Detection Center opened in 1976 to provide mammograms to Interior Alaskan women. Mobile mammography was introduced to Interior Alaska communities in 1995. In 1997, we added a smaller more portable mammography machine, that served the villages off the highway in our van and remote parts of Alaska via airplane or barge. Nancy Murkowski continues to support BCDC today and has been responsible for raising over four million dollars to date to support the center through her Annual Waterfall Foundation Fundraising Event. We often say that without her support BCDC would not be here. In December 2009 we purchased our Hologic Selenia full-field digital mammography system for our clinic in Fairbanks. This machine provides exceptional image quality and improves the efficiency of exams so that your results will be available in two days! Every effort was expended in the purchase of this machine to assure that we offer you the best exam possible. In Spring of 2011 we purchased a 33 foot Freightliner coach equipped with the latest in digital full-field mammography technology. This will provide the same state-of-the-art mammography offered by BCDC at our clinic, throughout Fairbanks, the City of North Pole, villages along the roadway, and areas accessible through the barge system. We pride ourselves in providing professional, accurate and comfortable mammograms to suite everyone. All of our radiologic technologists are mammography certified and provide the utmost in personal care during your mammogram. We strive to make your visit as comfortable as possible. We participate in Health Fairs, Community Presentations and Media awareness campaigns. BCDC is a non-profit organization. We are funded by payment for services and donations from patients. We are fortunate to have support from members of the community and their corporate partners. Our funds are used to pay for our operational costs to bring mammograms and education to underserved populations. We do bill all insurance for mammogram services when available. Our mammograms are available to all regardless of ability to pay! Resources:

http://www.bcdcofak.org/

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/wcfh/Pages/bchc/default.aspx

https://www.cancer.org/

💗 A BIG thank you to Lotto Alaska! 💗Because of your generous support, BCDC is able to continue providing life-saving bre...
09/12/2025

💗 A BIG thank you to Lotto Alaska! 💗

Because of your generous support, BCDC is able to continue providing life-saving breast cancer screening and education across Alaska—ensuring women have access to care no matter where they live or their ability to pay.

We are so grateful for this partnership and the incredible impact it will have in our community. 🌸

📍 Tok UpdateWe’re set up at a different location today — you can find us in the North Star Restaurant parking lot. Stop ...
09/09/2025

📍 Tok Update
We’re set up at a different location today — you can find us in the North Star Restaurant parking lot. Stop by and see us!

📍 Tok – Wednesday, September 10
📍 Delta Junction – Friday, September 12

📞 Call 907-479-3909 to schedule, or stop by the truck while we’re in town. Early detection saves lives.


09/08/2025

🚛💗 Emily’s bringing the mobile mammography unit to your community!

We have a few screening mammogram appointments still available.

📍 Tok – Wednesday, September 10
📍 Delta Junction – Friday, September 12

📞 Call 907-479-3909 to schedule, or stop by the truck while we’re in town. Early detection saves lives.


🚐💗 Emily just completed her second solo trip as our driver, bringing us safely to Healy! While she’s newer behind the wh...
09/05/2025

🚐💗 Emily just completed her second solo trip as our driver, bringing us safely to Healy! While she’s newer behind the wheel, she’s no stranger to patients—Emily is an experienced mammography tech with years of care under her belt.

We’re all set up at the Tri-Valley Community Center and ready to serve. So far, we’ve seen 27 patients—can we make it to 30 today? ✨

📞 Call us at (907) 479-3909 to check availability or stop by—we’d love to see you!

🚐💗 Catch us on the road again!📍 Today – NenanaMary Demientieff Health Clinic📍 Tomorrow – HealyICHC Healy Clinic✨ Screeni...
09/05/2025

🚐💗 Catch us on the road again!

📍 Today – Nenana
Mary Demientieff Health Clinic

📍 Tomorrow – Healy
ICHC Healy Clinic

✨ Screening mammograms are available to all—regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

📞 To schedule your appointment, call (907) 479-3909

Because early detection saves lives. 💗

The Golden Age is coming…💗 Save the Date: November 8th, 2025📍 8 Star Event Center
09/02/2025

The Golden Age is coming…
💗 Save the Date: November 8th, 2025
📍 8 Star Event Center

🍾 Join us for the 20th Annual Golden Legacy Gala ✨Roaring 20s • Speakeasy Style • Survivor Stories • Live & Silent Aucti...
09/02/2025

🍾 Join us for the 20th Annual Golden Legacy Gala ✨
Roaring 20s • Speakeasy Style • Survivor Stories • Live & Silent Auctions • Dinner & Drinks • Champagne Towers

💗 An unforgettable night, 20 years in the making.

👗 Step into the Golden Age with us on November 8th at the 8 Star Event Center.🎟 Sponsorships, tables & tickets on sale s...
09/02/2025

👗 Step into the Golden Age with us on November 8th at the 8 Star Event Center.
🎟 Sponsorships, tables & tickets on sale soon!

💗 Every detail of the evening supports our mission to provide life-saving breast cancer screenings across Alaska.

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1905 E Cowles Street
Fairbanks, AK
99701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+19074793909

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