Mammograms and Pap tests can detect cancer when it’s most treatable.
Encourage your female patients to get mammograms, Pap tests, pelvic exams, and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests, based on the established age guidelines.
Screenings
When you should be screened and how often:
Women 18 and Older
Screening or Vaccine: Mammogram
How Often: Annually
Women 40 and Older 1,2
Screening or Vaccine: Mammogram
How Often: Annually
Women 21 and Older 1,2
Screening or Vaccine: Pelvic Exam
How Often: Annually
Women 21 to 29
Screening or Vaccine: Pap Test
How Often: Every 3 years
Women 30 to 65
Screening or Vaccine: Pap Test
How Often: Every 3 years or every 5 years with HPV co-testing
Per Screening for Life guidelines dated July 2021.
1 Talk with your health care provider about individual screening recommendations.
2 Individuals with a family history of cancer may qualify for screening at an earlier age.
Make your patients aware of programs that offer help to pay for cancer screenings and treatment.
Screening for Life offers free screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer.
Patients are eligible if they:
- Are Delaware residents
- Have health insurance that doesn’t cover screenings
- Are between 18 and 64 years old and not eligible for Medicaid
- Are 65 years of age or older and do not qualify for Medicare
- Meet income guidelines
- Are not eligible for health insurance
Patients can call 302-744-1040 or 2-1-1 toll-free for more information.
Delaware Cancer Treatment Program
The program is available to Delaware residents who:
- Were residents of Delaware when diagnosed with cancer
- Were diagnosed with cancer on or after July 1, 2004
- Have no comprehensive health insurance or whose maximum out-of-pocket expenses are more than 15% of their income (does not include premiums)
- Do not receive benefits through the Medicaid Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program
- Meet income guidelines (up to 650% of the federal poverty level)
- Are not eligible for health insurance
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