Regular screenings can help prevent cancer or find it early when it's easier to treat.
When to get a screening
The table below shows when those at average cancer risk should get breast and cervical screenings. Talk with your health care provider to make sure it's the right test at the right time for you. Learn more at www.screenmaine.org.
| Cancer Type | Ages 21-29 | Ages 30-49 | Ages 40-49 | Ages 50+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast | Talk to your health care provider about your risk, including family history and genetics | Talk to your health care provider about your risk, including family history and genetics | Mammogram every 2 years | Mammogram every 2 years until age 74 |
| Cervical | Pap test every 3 years | Pap test every 3 years, OR Pap and HPV test every 5 years | Pap test every 3 years, OR Pap and HPV test every 5 years | Pap and HPV test every 5 years until age 65 |
From the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
You may qualify for free breast and cervical cancer screenings?
The Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program may be able to help if you:
- Are a Maine resident or NH resident living within 15 miles of Maine
- Are 21 or older
- Meet income requirements
Find out if you are eligible with this quick prescreen survey.
If you think you are eligible, enroll today!
It's easy and only takes a couple of minutes to see if you qualify!
You can also call to enroll or ask questions: 1-800-3505180, TTY call 711
What services are included?
The Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program can help pay these services through a participating health care provider:
- Breast Exams
- Pelvic Exams (internal exams)
- Pap Tests
- HPV Tests
- Mammograms (breast x-rays)
- Some Diagnostic or Follow-up Services
Other ways the Program can help
- Patient navigation and screening reminders
- Travel reimbursement
- Backdating bills for services already received
- Help scheduling appointments
Contact
1-800-350-5180, Press 1 / TTY users call 711 /
Email MBCHP.DHHS@maine.gov
Contact for Health Care Providers
- Angela Nile at angela.nile@maine.gov or call 1-800-3505180.
- For billing or claims, contact the Medical Care Coordinator at 1-800-3505180 ext. 7-6025.
- For more, visit the Breast and Cervical Health Provider page