	BREAST CANCER	CERVICAL CANCER
What Services are offered?	Clinical breast exam Mammogram Follow up tests, if needed Treatment, if needed	Pelvic exam Pap test Follow up tests, if needed Treatment, if needed
What is the Cost?	Free or at a reduced cost for women who qualify	Free or at a reduced cost for women who qualify
Who is Eligible?	Consider this program if you or someone you love: is 50-64 years old has no insurance doesn't have enough insurance is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid meets income guidelines of program	Consider this program if you or someone you love: is 50-64 years old has no insurance doesn't have enough insurance is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid meets income guidelines of program
What can I do?	Perform Monthly Breast Exams Have a Mammogram	See your Doctor for Annual Pelvic Exams Have your Doctor perform a Pap Test
What are the services?	Breast Exam - A doctor or nurse examines your breasts by touch Mammogram - X-ray pictures of the inside of your breast (breast tissue) that can show even the smallest changes that might need attention. 2 pictures of each breast: one from the top and one from the side. The breast is placed between plastic plates and flattened slightly to get a clear picture. The amount of radiation produced is extremely low. Beginning at age 40, women should have a mammogram every year.	Pelvic Exam - A doctor or nurse examines the inside of your uterus (womb) and ovaries by touch, making sure any changes are noted Pap Test - This simple procedure uses a special swab to gently touch your cervix (the opening of your womb), collecting a "sample" which is sent to a lab. The lab reports the results to your doctor

Program Overview

Established in 1994, the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program is a breast and cervical cancer screening program that provides reduced-cost or free mammograms, clinical breast exams and Pap Smears to low-income, uninsured women between the ages of 50 and 64. This program is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program serving 50 states, 14 Indian Tribes, and 7 territories. The program has 16 lead sites that ensure statewide access to services: Brevard, Broward, Dade, Duval, Escambia, Leon, Gadsden, Osceola, Orange, Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, Volusia, Putnam and Jackson.

Services Provided Through FBCCEDP:

- Breast and cervical cancer screening exams (mammograms, Pap Smears and clinical breast exams) are provided to uninsured and underinsured women 50 to 64 years of age.

- Case Management is provided to all clients.

- Outreach, public education and professional education are provided.

- Data is collected and utilized to assess program’s effectiveness and quality.

- Treatment for eligible women may be paid by Medicaid.

Program Requirements

The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Program makes it easy to get the yearly breast and cervical cancer screenings doctors recommend. The screenings are free or low cost if you meet program eligibility requirements.

You qualify if you:

- Are 50 to 64 years of age and,

- Do not have insurance that covers the service and,

- Meet income guidelines (see the chart below) and,

- Have not been screened in the past year.

Income Chart:

Family Size	2007 DOH CHD Monthly Income	Income must be less than 200% of poverty (Circle which line applies to you)
1	$1,633
2	$2,199
3	$2,766
4	$3,333
5	$3,899
6	$4,466
7	$5,033

Where to go?

Simply call this toll free number and they will let you know which program clinic is closest to you.

1-800-451-2229

Jackson County Health Department Site serves the following counties: Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Walton & Washington.

Call (850) 526-2412 ext 175/179 or your local health department for more information.

Medicaid Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act

If you receive a breast or cervical screening exam through the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and are found to have breast or cervical cancer, you may be eligible to receive treatment through the Medicaid Treatment Act.

Breast Cancer: An Issue for Every Woman

General Information About Breast Cancer

All women are at risk for breast cancer. As women age, the risk increases.

Florida is estimated to have 12,000 new breast cancer cases and 2,700 breast cancer deaths in the year 2000. Of cancer deaths, only lung cancer deaths exceed breast cancer deaths for women in Florida.

The most frustrating fact about breast cancer is that we don't know what causes it.

Things you can do for yourself

Learn to do a self-breast examination.
All women should perform a monthly self-breast examination.
Get a baseline mammogram at age 40 and yearly thereafter.
Encourage family and friends to get annual mammograms and do self-breast exams.

Facts about Mammography

All insurance including Medicare covers annual mammograms.
Mammography is simple and may save your life.
Mammography is two pictures of each breast: one from the top and one from the side. The breasts are placed between plastic plates and flattened slightly to get a clear picture. The amount of radiation produced by mammography is extremely low.
Mammography is the most effective way to find breast cancer at its earliest stages.
Beginning at age 40, women should have a mammogram every year.

Risk Factors Include:

Personal History. Women who have had breast cancer are more likely to get it again.
Family History. The risk of developing breast cancer increases if your mother, sister, daughter, or two or more close relatives (such as cousins) have a history of breast cancer - especially at a young age.
Genetic Factors: Gene testing can show whether a woman has specific genetic factors known to increase the liklihood of breast cancer.
Late Childbearing/Fewer Children. Women who have their first baby after age 30 have a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer.

Get Peace of Mind! Schedule your exam now.

By age 50, 1 out of 50 women (2%) will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

By age 80, 5 out of 50 women (10%) will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Close Window