Question 1

What is the eligibility criteria for a free breast cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility criteria for free breast cancer screenings include women ages 40-64 years and eligibility criteria for free cervical cancer screenings include women ages 50-64. This includes women with little or no health insurance, who meet income guidelines (at or below 200% of the poverty level).

Question 2

What services are provided through the Florida Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program?

Accepted Answer

Services Provided Through FBCCEDP:

- Breast and cervical cancer screenings (mammograms, Pap smears and clinical breast exams)
- Diagnostic exams as necessary
- Care coordination
- Treatment for eligible women may be paid by Medicaid.
- Outreach/public education

Question 3

Accepted Answer

MASS, created by The Beautiful Gate Inc., is the signature breast health education & screening program of the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. It's goal is to reduce late-stage breast cancer diagnoses in uninsured women in Florida by providing breast health education. Visit event link for more info

3D Mammography Screening Event in Brandon, FL