The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program makes it easy to get the breast and cervical cancer screenings doctors recommend. The screenings are free if you meet program eligibility requirements. There are many sites located throughout Florida.
Eligibility
- Live in Glades, Hendry, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee, Manatee, or Sarasota County
- Age 40-64 years old
- Household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level
- Uninsured or underinsured
- Have a picture ID
- Have not received a mammogram within the last year
Services
- Clinical breast exams
- Mammograms
- Pap smears and pelvic exams
- Follow up care for abnormal results
Screening Guidelines
- Women need their first Pap test at the age of 21, regardless of sexual activity.
- Women need a Pap test every three to five years after the first test as long as the test results continue to be normal.
- Women ages 20 and over should have their breasts checked once a year by a health care professional.
- Women over age 40 should have a mammogram once a year.
Early Detection is Critical
When breast cancer is found early, the five-year survival rate is 99%. Prevention is a powerful step toward protecting your health.
Don’t wait — your health is worth it!