Breast

Breast & Cervical Cancer

Control Program

Breast & Cervical Cancer Facts:

More than 1,600 Michigan women die every year from breast cancer and another 165 women will die from cancer of the cervix. One-third or more of the deaths from breast cancer, and virtually all the deaths from cervical cancer, could be prevented through yearly screenings and appropriate medical follow-up of any abnormalities.

What Can Be Done?

In July 1991, the Michigan Department of Public Health received a grant from the United States Center of Disease Control. This grant is called the Title XV amendment to the Public Health Service Act and provides a women's breast and cervical cancer control program.

What Services Are Available?

	Clinic Breast Exam
	Pap Smears
	Pelvic Exams
	Screening Mammograms
	Appropriate referral to community providers for follow-up of abnormalities, if necessary.

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Depending upon a woman's medical need the federal grant also may provide

	Diagnostic Mammograms
	Colposcopy Services
	Colposcopy-Direct Biopsy Services
	Breast Ultrasound
	Breast Biopsy

Who Provides The Services?

An (OB/GYN) Physician reviews the medical history and provides the clinical breast exam, pelvic exam and pap smear with a registered nurse present.

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Where Are These Services Provided?

The clinical breast exam, pelvic exam and pap smear are provided at the Shiawassee County Health Department. The mammogram is provided at the Memorial HealthCare Center.

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*For information on breast self-examinations click here.

For information on screening click here.

For information on mammography click here.

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How Do I Find Out The Results?

The Memorial HealthCare Center sends the mammogram and pap smear results to the Health Department. The physician and registered nurse review the results and send the results to the client. The results are also sent to the client's personal physicians if desired.

Who Is Eligible? & What Are The Income Guidelines?

Women 40 to 64 years, who meet the income guidelines.

Family Size

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Income Under

$21,475

$29,025

$36,575

$44,125

$51,675

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PREVENTION GUIDELINES BREAST CANCER SCREENING:

	All women over age 20 should practice monthly breast self exam.
	Women under 40 years old should have a clinical breast exam by a doctor or nurse at least every three years.

WOMAN AGE 40 and older:

	Clinical breast exam every year.
	Mammographic screening every year.

CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

Women 18 and older or women under 18 that are sexually active:

Pap smear and pelvic examination every year, the pap test may be performed at three-year intervals, at the physician's discretion.

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For more information contact your local health department or physician

Shiawassee County Health Department

110 E. Mack St.

Corunna, Michigan 48817

(989) 743-2319

1-800-859-4229

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