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Health department to host free screenings for breast, cervical cancer
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BRYAN CO., GA – The Bryan County Health Department is hosting two free breast and cervical cancer screening events in October to connect women with life-saving services and to raise awareness of cancer screening programs.

 

The screening events are scheduled for:

  • October 21 in Richmond Hill, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12-1) by appointment at the clinic at 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive.

  • October 29 in Pembroke, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12-1) by appointment at the clinic at 430 Ledford Street.

 

Qualifying women can receive breast exams and cervical cancer screenings at no cost along with referrals for a free mammogram at a later date. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) provides free breast cancer screenings for women aged 40 and older without health insurance, and free cervical cancer screenings for women aged 21-64 without health insurance.

 

Appointments for the event are required and can be scheduled in Richmond Hill by calling 912-756-2611, and in Pembroke by calling 912-653-4331.

 

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, and 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. If breast cancer is found early, when it is small and has not spread, more treatment options are often available with a better outcome.

 

Early detection of cervical cancer is also crucial because almost all cervical cancers are preventable. Regular screenings like pap smears can detect precancerous lesions, giving women a chance to begin treatment early when survival rates are highest.

 

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides screenings year-round for eligible women throughout the state of Georgia. For more information about available services, please visit coastalhealthdistirct.org/bccp.