Knox Community Hospital may be able to help if you cannot afford a mammogram.
An annual mammogram is important to detect breast cancer, which can be best treated if found early. For a limited time a digital mammogram at no cost is being offered if you can’t afford one.
- Are not eligible to participate in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP).
- Are 40 or younger who have a breast mass or identified area of breast concern.
- Are 40 or older who is uninsured, under insured, or need financial assistance to cover a screening mammogram or annual clinical breast exam.
- Are 40 or younger and at increased risk of breast cancer development, determined by BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 mutation, personal history of abnormal biopsy, or presence of strong family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer.
Free mammograms are made possible through a grant from the Columbus Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Agencies collaborating with Knox Community Hospital on the grant include the American Cancer Society, Region 5 Breast and Cervical Health Screening Project, Knox County Health Department, the Sanctuary Community Action and Kno-Ho-Co Community Action Women’s Health.
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