Department of  Obstetrics & Gynecology  

Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Brenda Thomas, MA, LPC Cancer Information Specialist

Phone: 304-691-1457 FAX:  304-691-1453

 

The West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program, BCCSP,
offers these free or low-cost services to women who qualify:

Women  may qualify for these services if  they meet income guidelines and  do not have health insurance or their  health insurance does not cover the services. Brenda Thomas is the Cancer Information Specialist for Region 2 of the WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program. Counties included in Region 2 are  Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo and Wayne.

Incidence in West Virginia

•  Each year from 1993-2002, approximately 130 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer.

•  Invasive Cervical cancer was the ninth leading cause of cancer incidence among West Virginia
   women from 1998-2002.

•  In women aged 25-44, cervical cancer was the second most commonly diagnosed cancer from
   1998-2002.

Mortality in West Virginia

•  Each year from 1993-2002, approximately 45 West Virginia women died from cervical cancer.

•  During 1998-2002, invasive cervical cancer was the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths
   among women aged 25-44.

Have you had your Pap test?
Call 1-800-642-8522 to find a clinic near you.

          For more information, contact Brenda Thomas at 304-691-1457