Genesee County Health Department

Better Life Through Better Health

October and every month is Breast Cancer Awareness month at the Genesee County Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program. Breast cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. This is a sad fact when early detection increases five year survival rates to more than 92%. Early detection of cervical cancer has an almost 100% survival rate.     

Being a woman is the greatest risk factor for these cancers. The Health Department recommends yearly clinical breast exams and mammograms for women 40 and over. All women need to perform monthly breast self exams.

Access to life-saving tests is a phone call away. Women age 40 and older who do not have Medicare B or managed care insurance can call (810) 257-3840 to find out if they qualify for a free mammogram, clinical breast exam, pelvic exam and Pap test. The Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program is an ongoing cancer screening program in partnership with local physicians, laboratories, radiologists and clinics. It is dedicated to decreasing breast and cervical cancer deaths. Funding is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State of Michigan, county government and local resources.