Introduction 
The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program was established to provide screening and follow-up services to low income, uninsured/underinsured women throughout the state of Georgia because “Early Detection Saves Lives”. This program is funded through federal and state grants.
Eligibility
- GA Resident
- Low Income
- No Insurance
- Underinsured
The program provides FREE:
Age 21 +
- Pap test
- Abnormal breast or cervical follow-up for women ages 21+
Age 40 +
- Clinical Breast Exam(CBE)
- Pelvic exam
- Pap test
- Mammogram to women ages 40-64
The Facts about Breast Cancer
Most breast lumps are not cancer!!!The Facts about Breast Cancer
- All women are at risk
- The risk increases as you get older
- It is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women.
What You Can Do
- Become familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel
- Report any new breast changes to a health care professional as soon as they are found.
Ages 21-39
- Have a health care provider perform a breast exam every 3 years
Age 40 +
- Have a health care provider perform a clinical breast exam
- Get your mammogram every year or as directed by your provider
The Facts about Cervical Cancer
No women should die of cervical cancer.
- It is one of the most preventable cancers.
What You Can Do
All women should begin cervical cancer screening at age 21.
Women 21-29
- Pap test every 3 years
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Have a Health Care Provider perform a Clinical Breast Exam
Women 30-64
- Pap test every 3
- HPV test AND Pap test every 5 years
Women over 65:
- No further testing if you have had 3 normal pap test results in the past 10 years
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For more information or to make an appointment Please call BCCP Patient Navigator Lisa Ann Wheeler at (706) 667-4284 or lisa.wheeler@dph.ga.gov
