Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention

Our BreasTEST & More/Cervical Cancer Screening program helps reduce the impact of breast and cervical cancers in our community.

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women. In Georgia, approximately 5,300 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year. But the rate of new cases is going down, thanks to awareness and prevention programs in our public health departments.

Warning signs of breast cancer include a new lump, swelling, irritation, discharge and breast pain. Keep in mind that everyone is different and may experience different symptoms or no symptoms at all. If you have any signs that worry you, see a doctor right away.

Prevention
Breast cancer screenings check a woman’s breasts for cancer before there are other signs or symptoms of the disease. Although breast cancer screening cannot prevent cancer, it can help detect it early, when it is easier to treat. All women should be screened for breast cancer, and women between 50 and 74 are recommended to get a mammogram every two years.

Cervical Cancer

All women are at risk for cervical cancer, which occurs most often in women over age 30. Most cervical cancers are caused by long-lasting infection with HPV (human papillomavirus). Early cervical cancer may not display any signs or symptoms, but advanced cervical cancer may cause abnormal bleeding or discharge.

Prevention
Cervical cancer is highly preventable thanks to two common screening tests; a pap test looks for precancerous cells on the cervix, and an HPV test will detect the virus that causes these changes. Women are recommended to start getting Pap tests at age 21 and every three years with normal results.

​Services

Clayton County’s BreasTEST & More program offers screenings to help detect breast and cervical cancers. With early detection, we can help reduce and treat cancer cases in our communities. Our staff helps guide women on the path to recovery and help them live full, healthy lives. Some of our services include:

• Clinical breast examination
• Pelvic examination
• Pap test
• Mammograms
• Follow-ups and referrals, if appropriate
• Education on self-breast exams and preventative lifestyle choices
• Blood pressure and weight evaluation
• Routine laboratory testing

​Patients

Breast cancer screenings are provided for women age 40-64.
Cervical cancer screenings are provided for women age 21-64.

We provide these services at low or no cost for Georgia residents who are low-income, uninsured or underinsured.