Breast Cancer Awareness Georgia Department of Public Health

Take control of your health, check!

Knowing your family history can save your life

• Did you know that 10% of cancers are hereditary?
• Your family history and genetics are cancer prevention tools.
• The Georgia Department of Public Health has partnered with Georgia CORE to offer free genetic testing for 35 cancer-related genes to women in Georgia!
• You can get a free phone consultation with a certified Clinical Genomics Nurse Practitioner about screening results.
• Visit https://www.georgiacancerinfo.org/breast-cancer-gene-screen To know more.

Five steps to reduce your chances of breast cancer

1. Get regular breast cancer screening
2. Know Your Family History: Learn more about the Breast Cancer Genomics Screening Program https://www.georgiacancerinfo.org/breast-cancer-gene-screen
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 daily (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 the Georgia BCCP program works with health system partners to offer breast and cervical screening services to eligible women? Contact them to learn more and schedule your screening today!

1. Grady Health System https://www.gradyhealth.org/cancer-center/
2. Albany Area Primary Health Care https://aaphc.org/services/aaphc-free-health-screenings
3. Pan Asian Community Services Center https://cpacs.org/
4. Black Women’s Welfare Center https://www.cbww.org/
5. Mercy Care Atlanta https://mercyatlanta.org/
6. Good Samaritan https://goodsamatlanta.org/