Mid-South mammogram appointments drop, drawing concern from health advocates The Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium is urging women 49 to 64 years-old-old to get their mammogram before the end of the year. Author: Jalyn Souchek Updated: 5:19 PM CST December 15, 2020 MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is unfolding in the fight against breast cancer. Local health advocates are reporting less Mid-South women are getting their yearly mammograms. The Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium works with 17 Mid-South mammogram facilities. They're reporting that facilities have seen a decrease in yearly appointments as low as 5% and as high as 45% in some places. Common Table Health Chief Operating Officer Carla Baker said that's becoming a great concern.