UMMC, Cancer Institute to offer free cancer screenings for qualifying women

Registration is ongoing for free cervical, breast and oral cancer screenings and education March 25 for qualifying uninsured and underinsured women.
The UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute and the College of American Pathologists Foundation are hosting the 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. event at the CCRI outpatient clinics at the Jackson Medical Mall. The annual See, Test and Treat program seeks to lower deaths from these cancers and provide health education to participants.

Cancer screenings and education will include an age-appropriate mammogram for those ages 40-64, a cervical cancer screening Pap test for ages 21-64, and oral cancer screenings for all. Participants will receive prompt results to ensure timely follow-up.

Clinicians will be on site to discuss any findings or questions regarding follow-up care. Call 601-815-3572 or visit umc.edu/SeeTestTreat to determine eligibility and to set up an appointment.