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BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER |
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Care for yourself…
- By taking care of your health
- Three of the most important ways for a woman to take care of her health are to:
- Do a monthly self breast exam
- Have a regular Pap test, pelvic exam, and breast exam
- Have a yearly mammogram (if age 40 or older)
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How much do these tests cost?
- Through the Iowa Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, you may be
eligible to receive cancer screening tests at no cost.
- How? The program has arranged for health care providers across Iowa to provide these
services:
- Breast exams
- Mammograms
- Pap tests
- Pelvic exams
- Limited diagnostic tests
- Through this program you may be able to receive referral for breast and cervical
cancer treatment coverage should you be diagnosed with cancer or a pre-cancerous
condition.
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How can I receive services?
You must meet these eligibility guidelines:
- Age - over the age of 40
- Income - at or below 250% of the federal poverty income level
- Insurance
- no health insurance
- insurance that does not cover these services
- cannot pay insurance deductibles or co-payments
- no Medicare Part B coverage
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Why are regular breast and cervical exams so important?
There are many reasons these exams are important:
- All women are at risk for breast cancer
- Women past menopause often are not treated for cancer of the cervix
- As women age, they are more likely to develop breast cancer
- Regular mammograms and Pap tests help find these cancers early
- Cure rates are higher when cancer is found and treated before it spreads
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Where do I sign up?
Don’t wait another day!
Call: 1-800-369-2229 or 1-800-735-2942 |