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Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP)
Department of Human Services

About Us
Early Screening Saves Lives!
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The Oregon Breast and Cervical Cancer Program is part of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. The program helps low-income, uninsured, and underserved women gain access to lifesaving screening programs for early detection of breast and cervical cancers.
The Oregon BCC Program provides screening funds to promote early detection of breast and cervical cancer among Oregon's medically underserved individuals. Each year, approximately 7,000 eligible individuals receive services.
 
Key Messages
  • Women are more likely to live when breast and cervical cancer are found early.
  • All women are at risk for having breast cancer and the risk gets higher as we age. Mammograms can find breast lumps up to two years before they can be felt. Finding breast cancer early often means less surgery and a better chance to get well.
  • Signs of cervical cancer may not show up until the disease is far along. The Pap test finds cervical cancer before you know you have it. Found early, cervical cancer is nearly 100% curable.
 
Page updated: April 16, 2008

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