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Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. About 1 in 8 women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. Also, about 40,000 women die from breast cancer annually, so the earlier it is detected, the better the chances for survival.
BCCCP (Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program) offers free or low cost:
- Breast Exams
- Cervical Exams
- Pap Smears
- Mammograms
- Blood Pressure/Cholesterol Screenings
- Health Counseling
- Education
- Referrals
For more information about BCCCP or the Wise Woman Program, visit the BCCCP page at buncombecounty.org, here.