Breast & Cervical Health Program

Checks for abnormal cells that are pre-cancerous and cancerous.

Screens for the HPV virus, which is the most likely cause of cervical cancer and can also cause other cancers, including throat, mouth, anus, penis, vulva and vagina.

Testing that closely looks at the cervix to check for abnormal cells, usually done after a Pap or HPV test that may include a small tissue biopsy (sample).

Procedures that remove abnormal, potentially cancer-causing tissue from the cervix. 

*Diagnostic purposes only, not treatment

A routine screening that utilizes a low-dose x-ray of the breast tissue to help find early signs of breast cancer, even when symptoms are not present.

A more detailed low-dose x-ray of the breast when symptoms such as a lump, pain, or other abnormalities occur.

A test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the breast tissue giving a better picture of lumps or areas with abnormal symptoms.

This procedure is performed with a needle or minor surgery to take a small sample of tissue from a lump in the breast to test for cancer or other changes. 

Some provider office visits in which breast and/or cervical cancer screenings were performed or discussed, including when a breast cancer screening is ordered, a clinical breast exam is performed by the provider, a cervical cancer screening is completed, or a breast or cervical biopsy is taken.

Patient airfare or ferry costs associated with travel for breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostics performed at SEARHC facilities for those who meet eligibility criteria.