Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

Finding and treating cancer early is important. It can be the difference between life and death.

The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County's (DOH-Pasco) Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program can help. It provides cancer screenings to eligible women. 

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible, a woman must meet these requirements:

• Be a Florida resident
• Be 50–64 years of age OR
• Be 40–49 years of age with a family history of breast cancer (immediate relative: parent, brother, sister, or child) or symptomatic women who are underage may be eligible if no other resources are available in their area
• Have no health insurance to cover the cost of clinical breast exams, mammograms or Pap smears
• Household income less than or equal to 200% federal of the poverty level

Early detection is the key to successful treatment. Please call us right away if you have new breast pain, breast lumps, nipple discharge, or other changes. 

Services Provided

• Breast and cervical cancer screening exams (clinical breast exams, mammograms, and Pap tests) to approximately 5% of the at need population as funding allows
• Diagnostic funds are reserved for women screened through the program
• Care coordination to all clients with abnormal exams
• Women screened through the program and diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer are referred to the Florida Medicaid Program for eligibility determination
• Paid breast and cervical cancer treatment through Medicaid for eligible women screened through the program

Cost and Insurance 

We will pay for most services you receive if you are eligible, however there may be some shared costs. Treatment may be paid by Medicaid.

How to Apply 

Application Forms for Services

Fill out the forms below, print, and send them in by way of mail, email, or fax. 

• Client enrollment and consent forms
• Formularios de solicitud y consentimiento del cliente

Contact us for more information at 727-619-0369.

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