About the Comprehensive Cancer Program

Posted by admin | Prevention | Wednesday 5 August 2009 1:08 pm

About the Comprehensive Cancer Program

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The Comprehensive Cancer Program promotes the health of New Mexicans through a number of cancer prevention and control activities. Projects include:

* skin cancer prevention education
* prostate cancer awareness, education, and support
* cancer survivor support and education
* cancer patient housing
* colorectal cancer early detection education.

This Program is funded by the State of New Mexico through the Department of Health and by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.

Contact us: 505-222-8613

About the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection (BCC) Program

The New Mexico Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection (BCC) Program is a cooperative effort of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, State of New Mexico and healthcare partners to encourage screening for breast and cervical cancer. To be eligible for the BCC Program, a woman must meet the following age, insurance and income requirements:

* Are 30 years or older
* Have no health insurance
* Have health insurance with deductibles and/or co-pays that are too high
* Do not have Medicare Part B or full New Mexico Medicaid
* Live at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. (To view income chart, click here)

Call the BCC Program’s bilingual toll-free information line to find out if you MAY be eligible.

1-877-852-2585

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