Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness

Breast cancer is the leading cancer among women in Georgia and the second leading cause of cancer death. The BreasTest & More Program can provide eligible Women with a pap smear, breast exam, breast education, and a mammogram at no cost. The number of deaths due to breast cancer can be reduced when it is diagnosed early. More than 75 percent of women over age 40 in State's Georgia have had a mammogram in the last two years. While this exceeds the Healthy People 2010 objective of 70 percent of women having mammograms, it is important for all women to have regular mammograms.

If detected early, most women survive breast cancer and go on to lead productive lives. Women age 40 and older need to have a screening mammogram every year and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.

Contact your doctor or healthcare provider and schedule a clinical breast examination today if you’re over 40, or encourage a loved one or friend to set one up. If you lack insurance and have low-income, you may be eligible for a low or no cost mammogram. Contact the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness at (404) 730-1637 or (404) 730-1640 and ask for the BreasTEST & MORE coordinator, or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 to find a BreasTEST & MORE program near you, or visit: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/cancer/csp.asp.

How Do I Qualify?

You qualify if you:

are a Fulton County resident
are uninsured
are income eligible
are 40 to 64 years of age
had your last mammogram and/or pap smear more than a year ago
18 and older or who are sexually active

BreasTest & More may be able to Help

If you are between the ages of 35-39, have had breast problems or at risk, you may be able to receive services through this program.

How Do I Schedule an Appointment?

Scheduling an appointment is easy-just call the Fulton County Health and Wellness Women's Health program at (404) 730-1640 or click here to find a health center providing BreasTest & More services.

What Services Will I Receive?

When you come to one of our clinics, the staff will:

Determine if you qualify for services.
Give you a breast exam and/or a pap smear.
Provide information about breast self-examination.
Schedule Mammograms at approved/certified local facilities.
Make referrals for diagnostic work-up and treatment as needed.
Provide case management.

Who Will Provide My Mammogram?

BreasTest & More will cover the cost of your mammogram and you will will be referred to an approved/certified hospital or medical facility.

How Will I get My Results?

You will be notified in writing of your results. A nurse from the health center where you were seen will contact you if further follow-up is needed. If you were seen at one of our Mobile Units and a follow-up is need, a nurse practitioner will contact you.

What if I am Part of a Group or Organization?

If you have a group of 10-15 women who are interested in BreasTest & More services, your organization may call us and schedule a speaker.

BreasTesat & More has trained staff who can provide breast and cervical health education to groups and organizations.

Locations of our BreasTest & More Clinics?

Adamsville Health Center* 3699 Bakers Ferry Rd., S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30331 (404) 699-4215	Center Hill Health Center* 3201 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy, NW Suite 302 Atlanta, Georgia 30331 (404) 699-6370	Center for Health and Rehabilitation 265 Boulevard, NE Atlanta, GA 30312 (404) 730-5835 Open every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 5:00 to 7:00 PM
College Park Regional Health Center* 1920 John Wesley Ave. College Park, Georgia 30337 (404) 765-4120 Open 2nd and 4th Saturday, 9 am-2 pm Late Clinic every Tue. and Thurs., 5:00 to 7:00 PM (For Teens)	Lakewood Health Center 1853 Jonesboro Rd. S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30315 (404 624-0626	Neighborhood Union Health Center 186 Sunset Ave., N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318 (404) 730-4665
North Fulton Regional Health Center 3155 Royal Drive, Suite 125 Alpharetta, GA 30022 (404) 332-1876	Sandy Springs Health Center 330 Johnson Ferry Rd. N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 (404) 303-6162

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Breast Cancer News

Mammograms Save Lives

Women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year, and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.

Current evidence supporting mammograms is even stronger than in the past. In particular, recent evidence has confirmed that mammograms offer substantial benefit for women in their 40s. Women can feel confident about the benefits associated with regular mammograms for finding cancer early. However, mammograms also have limitations. A mammogram will miss some cancers, and it sometimes leads to follow up of findings that are not cancer, including biopsies.
While mammograms will detect most breast cancers, a small percentage will be missed. Also, sometimes signs on a mammogram that appear abnormal may require a biopsy (the removal of a sample of tissue to see whether cancer cells are present) that will turn out not be breast cancer. In this instance, a woman has undergone a procedure for an abnormality that wasn’t cancer, and she has been through a period of anxiety about the possibility of having breast cancer. However, mammograms, despite their limitations, remain the most effective and valuable tool for decreasing suffering and death from breast cancer.
There is no fixed age at which women should stop getting mammograms. Mammograms for older women (over age 65) should be based on the woman’s health and whether or not she has other serious illnesses. Age alone should not be the reason to stop having regular mammograms. As long as a woman is in good health and would be a candidate for treatment, she should continue to have mammograms.

Adapted from American Cancer Society's Web Site

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