Each year approximately 1,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 100 with cervical cancer. Approximately 300 women die from breast cancer and 40 from cervical cancer annually. It is estimated that 35,200 women are in need of breast and cervical cancer screening services annually, based on health insurance coverage and income. Virtually all of cervical cancer deaths could be prevented through regular screening.
Early detection is currently the best way to combat breast and cervical cancer.
The funding from CDC makes it possible to save lives by offering cancer screening to more women in Maine. Program Goals To reduce breast and cervical cancer morbidity and mortality through early detection, public and professional education, quality assurance and surveillance. To provide public education to encourage all Maine women to obtain regular breast and cervical cancer screening. To provide professional education in breast and cervical cancer control issues. To provide assistance and support to health professionals and health care organizations to assure the quality of services delivered.