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Cancer Detection Section

In California Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts provides free breast exams and mammograms for low-income, uninsured or underinsured women age 40 and older who qualify. Call 1-800-511-2300 today to see if you qualify.

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Do you qualify for a free breast exam and mammogram? You may if you:

  • are 40 years old or older
  • have low income*
  • have medical insurance that does not cover these services
  • have a high insurance deductible or co-payment
  • are not getting these services through Medi-Cal or another government-sponsored program
  • live in California

*Click here for the 2007-2008 Poverty Level Income Guidelines.

Call 1-800-511-2300 Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

We speak English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Vietnamese. If you qualify, you will be referred to participating doctors in your neighborhood.

If you don't qualify, the Regional Contractor in your area may know of other low-cost screening programs.

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Whether or not you qualify, breast cancer and breast health information is available. Contact your Regional Contractor.
If you are diagnosed with breast cancer:
Free treatment is available to all Californians who qualify through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program. Information on this program is available on Medi‑Cal's website or call 1-800-824-0088 to speak with an eligibility specialist.
 
Every Woman Counts Photo Exhibit   Every Woman Counts Photo Exhibit
The Cancer Detection Section's stunning photo exhibit "Every Woman Counts" captures the images and stories of everyday California women dealing with the issue of breast cancer. All the women in the exhibit received breast or cervical cancer screening from Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts. Click here to enter the exhibit.
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When I got the cancer diagnosis it gave me a passion to let other women know that the free services are out there.
Pamela P., age 49

 

Click here to get the facts on breast cancer.

Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts Fact Sheet PDF

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