WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program

The West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (WVBCCSP) helps uninsured or underinsured women gain access to breast and cervical cancer screening services. Screening and early detection reduces death rates, improves treatment options, and greatly increases survival.

Am I Eligible for Screening ?

Free or low-cost services, including clinical breast exams, pap-tests, pelvic exams, and mammograms, are available for West Virginia residents who are:

1

A woman, transgender woman who has taken or is taking hormones, transgender man who has not undergone bilateral mastectomy or who has not undergone a total hysterectomy;

2

Between the ages of 21 and 64*;

3

Does not have health insurance or is underinsured;

4

And has a household income that is at or below the 250% of the current Federal Poverty Level.

*Patients between the ages of 21-24 who meet the criteria above are eligible for cervical cancer screening services only. If still participating in the program at 25 or older, they may be eligible for both breast and cervical cancer screening services. Women between the ages of 25-40 must be experiencing symptoms or be at high risk for breast cancer development to qualify for breast cancer screening services. Patients between the ages of 40-64 may also qualify for free or low-cost cardiovascular health screening (may include WISEWOMAN) , if available in your area.

Why is early detection important?

Cancer screening is key to early detection. When found early, cancer is often easier to treat and your chance of survival greatly improves.

Did you know?

Early stages of cancer may have no symptoms.
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer annually.
Nearly all cases of cervical cancer can be prevented with HPV vaccination and routine screening.

Our Services

Free or Low Cost Cancer Screenings

Diagnostics

Cancer Treatments

We provide free or low cost breast

cancer screenings for qualifying

West Virginia women aged 40-64,

or those women under 40 who are

experiencing symptoms or are at

high risk. We also provide free or

low cost cervical cancer screenings for qualifying West Virginia women, ages 21-64.

Tests include:

Pap tests
Pelvic exams
Clinical breast exams
Mammograms

For people who qualify and need follow-up services for an abnormal test, the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program can help guide you to additional services.

For people who qualify, we can guide you to the support and services you need for cancer treatment.

Learn More!

To learn more about WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program visit their website here

or call

1-800-642-8522