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Breast and Cervical Cancer Assistance
Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) offers Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) enrolls eligible women age 40 and older for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services.
The Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) provides free clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams and Pap tests to California’s underserved women.
Have medical insurance that does not cover cervical cancer prevention screening
Have a high insurance deductible or co-payment
Are not getting these services through Medi-Cal or another government-sponsored program
Live in California
They 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 CDP: EWC representative for your area may know of other low-cost screening programs that might be available to you.
Treatment Information
If you are diagnosed with breast or cervical 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 MediCal’s website or call 1-800-824-0088 to speak with an eligibility specialist.
Provides financial support to help meet basic needs, decrease stress levels and allow breast cancer patients to focus on healing while improving survivorship outcomes.
CFAC is a coalition of financial assistance organizations joining forces to help cancer patients experience better health and well-being by limiting financial challenges. Search by zip code to find possible resources in your area.
Financial and other extensive resources for cancer patients, phone lines open 24/7. Local office is located at 1451 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP)