Breast Cancer Awareness

Take Charge of Your Health, Get Screened!

• 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime

• Early detection of breast cancer increases the likelihood of successful treatment
• Check eligibility for low or no cost screening
• Contact your local health department to schedule your screening

Knowing Your Family History Could Help Save Your Life

• Did you know that 10% of cancer is hereditary?
• Your family history and genetics are tools for cancer prevention
• DPH has partnered with Georgia CORE to offer genetic testing of 35 genes associated with cancer to women in Georgia at no cost!
• You can receive a FREE phone consultation regarding screening results with a certified Clinical Genomics Nurse Practitioner
• Visit Georgia's Online Cancer Information Center to learn more.

Five Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

1. Get regular breast cancer screening exams
2. Know your family history
3. Eat a healthy diet of 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day
4. Limit alcohol consumption and avoid smoking or using tobacco products
5. Exercise weekly (150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity) to maintain a healthy weight

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Partners in the Community

Did you know that Georgia’s BCCP Program works with health systems partners across the state to provide Breast and Cervical screening services to eligible women? Contact them to learn more and schedule your screening today!

1. Grady Health System Cancer Care
2. Albany Area Primary Health Care
3. Center for Pan Asian Community Services
4. Center for Black Women’s Wellness
5. Mercy Care Atlanta
6. Good Samaritan Heath Center Atlanta

Page updated 10/1/25