What you do matters! Early detection of breast cancer is key to survival. You can click on one of the links below to read more about our prevention and early detection services.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program
- Do you know women 21 - 64 without insurance?
Or are lower income? (Especially women ages 40 - 64.)
- BCCCP offers Free or Low Cost:
- Breast & Cervical Exams
- Pap Smears
- Mammograms
- Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Screenings
- Health Counseling & Education
For More Information
- Contact the Buncombe County Department of Health at:
The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program at the Buncombe County Department of Health helps to save lives of women through early detection. The program provides free breast exams, PAP tests for cervical cancer, and mammograms for women who:
- are between the ages of 40 to 64,
- have little or no insurance, and
- meet certain eligibility requirements
Other women ages 21 to 39 may also be eligible.
Patients must be seen by this program before a cancer diagnosis has been made anywhere else in order to be eligible for BCCCP Medicaid”.
We make it easy to get the quality care that women need. If needed, we will provide referrals and follow-up appointments with qualified professionals. Referral services are also at no cost for women who qualify for the program.
Women who qualify for BCCCP and are 40 to 64 years of age, will also qualify for the Wise Woman program.
Ladies - you may be eligible for a free exam. Come to...
Ladies Night Out
Join hundreds of women in Buncombe County who have already been screened.
Don't let money stand in your way. You may be eligible for a health exam and cancer screening at no cost if you:
- Are age 18 to 64 (Especially women ages 40 - 64)
- Have limited income
- Have limited or no insurance
- Live in Buncombe County
During Ladies Night Out women are offered free:
- Breast & Cervical Exams
- Pap Smears
- Mammograms
- Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Screenings
- Health Counseling & Education
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Refreshments
Ladies Night Out is the first Thursday night of each month. Interpreter services are available.
Call for your appointment today!
For more information, call Ladies Night Out at 828-250-6006.
Ladies Night Out is a program offered by Mission Hospital, the Asheville Breast Center and Buncombe County Department of Health's Breast and Cervical Cancer and Wise Woman Programs. The program covers the cost of a mammogram for women who are faced with a gap in insurance coverage and who qualify for the Buncombe County Department of Health's Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP).
Mission Hospital's Cancer Services through Mission Foundation and the Asheville Breast Center provide the financial support for the breast cancer screenings and educational programs for uninsured women provided through the Ladies Night Out program. Donations to Ladies Night Out are important for the continuity of the program and should be sent to: Mission Foundation, 980 Hendersonville Road, Suite C, Asheville, NC 28803. Mission Foundation is accredited by the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance meeting all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Download the flyer for more information.
Wise Women Program
Did you know that coronary heart disease is America's No. 1 killer. Stroke is No. 3 and a leading cause of serious disability. That's why it's so important to reduce your risk factors, know the warning signs, and know how to respond quickly and properly if warning signs occur.
The goal of Wise Woman is to help women improve their health and reduce their chances of heart disease for a long, active life.
Wise Woman provides
- Testing for cholesterol level, blood pressure and fasting blood sugar levels,
- Counseling, education and skills to improve cardiovascular health, and
- Opportunities to improve diet, physical activity and other life habits.
Participating in this program and making lifestyle changes can help women prevent, delay or control cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.
Services Include
- Pelvic exam
- Pap smear
- Clinical breast exam
- Mammogram
- Referral and follow-up care
- Education and counseling services
Appointment Procedure
Contact Wanda Anderson at 250-6006 for an appointment
What to bring with you
When you come in for an appointment at the Buncombe County Department of Health make sure that you bring any insurance information you have including your Medicaid card or other insurance card. If you do not have insurance, please bring proof of your current income. This is to help us determine your eligibility for this program.
Financial Eligibility
Cancer Prevention and Control Branch
Federal Poverty Guidelines
Fiscal year 2014 - 2015
Table: Financial Eligibility
| Persons in Family Unit |
BCCCP & WISEWOMAN |
| 1 |
$29,175 |
| 2 |
$39,325 |
| 3 |
$49,475 |
| 4 |
$59,625 |
| 5 |
$69,775 |
| 6 |
$79,925 |
| for family units with more than 6 members add |
$10,150 (for each individual person) |
Statistics
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. About 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.
The American Cancer Society's estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2014 are:
- About 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.
- About 62,570 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer).
- About 40,000 women will die from breast cancer
Source: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-key-statistics