Breast & Cervical Cancer Program

Phone: (410) 548-5175

Fax: (410) 543-6964

Location: 300 West Carroll Street, Salisbury, MD 21801

Services:

Screening Mammogram
Pap Test and Pelvic exam
Diagnostic Mammogram
Clinical Breast Exam

Additional Resources:

Fact Sheets

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Breast Cancer Awareness Day

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides breast and cervical screenings “at no cost” to eligible women.

Video Transcript

Who’s eligible:

Ages 40 to 64 years old
Have limited income
Have no insurance or insurance that does not completely pay for breast exams, mammograms, Pap tests, or follow up testing
Have health insurance, but have not been able to be screened or get needed follow-up testing

What services are provided:

Clinical breast exam
Mammogram
Pap test
Diagnostic services

Yearly breast exams, mammograms, and regular Pap tests help detect breast and cervical problems early. When problems are found early, they can be treated more easily, adding years to your life.

Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer:

According to the American Cancer Society, any of the following unusual changes in the breast can be a symptom of breast cancer:

swelling of all or part of the breast
skin irritation or dimpling
breast pain
nipple pain or the nipple turning inward
redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin
a nipple discharge other than breast milk
a lump in the underarm area

Signs and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer:

Possible symptoms of more advanced disease may include:

Abnormal bleeding, such as:
- Bleeding between regular menstrual periods
- Bleeding after sexual intercourse
- Bleeding after douching
- Bleeding after a pelvic exam
- Bleeding after menopause

Pelvic pain not related to your menstrual cycle
Heavy or unusual discharge that may be watery, thick, and possibly have a foul odor
Increased urinary frequency
Pain during urination

These symptoms could also be signs of other health problems not related to cervical cancer. If you experience any of the symptoms above, talk to a healthcare provider.

If you would like more information on breast or cervical cancer, contact us by calling 410-548-5175.

Would you like to have a nurse attend your function or group to educate on breast and cervical cancer and how the program may be able to help? Call 410-548-5175.