Early diagnosis of breast and cervical cancer reduces the risk of death by offering women more treatment options.
The Green River District Health Department provides breast and cervical cancer screening services through the Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program (KWCSP).
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Services
Our screening services include:
- History and physical exam, including breast and pelvic exams
- Pap testing
- Mammography
- Counseling
- STD testing, if indicated
- Follow-up and care for abnormal test results
For more information, contact your local health department.
Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program
The Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program (KWCSP) is a federally funded public health program providing free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to eligible women in Kentucky.
Services such as mammograms and Pap tests are offered through local health departments and participating clinics throughout the state.
Screening Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for KWCSP services, women must:
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level
- Have no health insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare Part B
When Should Screening Begin?
Choosing when to have breast and cervical cancer screening is a personal decision. However, significant medical evidence shows that early detection is a primary factor in the successful treatment of breast and cervical cancer.
Breast Cancer Screening
Ages 40–49
Women in this age group may choose to begin getting mammograms every two years.
Ages 50–74
Screening mammograms every other year should begin by age 50.
Talk with your healthcare provider: Women with certain risk factors should consider getting mammogram screening at an earlier age and more frequently. Ask your healthcare provider when the best time is for you to begin and maintain regular screenings.
For more information on breast cancer, visit the CDC: Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer Screening
Ages 21–29
Have a Pap test every three years.
Ages 30–65
Women in this age group may choose to:
- Have a Pap test every three years
- Have a primary human papillomavirus (HPV) test every five years
- Have both tests every five years
Talk with your healthcare provider: Women with certain risk factors or abnormal screening tests may need to be screened more often and/or screened beyond age 65. Ask your healthcare provider how often you should have a cervical cancer screening.
For more information on cervical cancer, visit the CDC: Cervical Cancer
Additional Information
For additional information about the Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program, visit the Kentucky Department for Public Health Cancer Screening Program.
