Why early breast cancer screenings are even more important in Washington

October 25, 2024.Reading time 7 minutes.

six women standing in front of a white brick wall. They are all wearing pink t-shirts with pink ribbon pins, symbolizing breast cancer awareness. They are holding hands and raising their arms in a gesture of unity and support. They are dressed casually in jeans and sneakers.

Finding breast cancer early through regular check-ups can save lives by allowing doctors to treat the cancer more effectively and improve survival rates. The Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program (BCCHP) provides free and confidential screenings for those who need them.

It’s Time to Return to Preventive Health Screenings

March 22, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Our medical system is getting back on its feet, and while caution is understandable, it’s critical we get back to scheduling prevention health screenings that help save lives. Cancer is not going away and will not wait for a pandemic to pass.

Everything you wanted to know about colonoscopies but were too afraid to ask

October 18, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

Our Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program (BCCHP), helped more than 600 people get colorectal cancer screenings last year. Most had negative results, but a few needed additional screening colonoscopies. Cristina Del Alma, our colorectal cancer screening and cancer treatment coordinator helped these clients through their colonoscopies. She knows that colonoscopies aren’t fun, but she’s passionate […]

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Why early breast cancer screenings are even more important in Washington

It’s Time to Return to Preventive Health Screenings

Everything you wanted to know about colonoscopies but were too afraid to ask