Cancer Detection Program

About Cancer Detection Program

Provides free diagnostic screening and diagnostic imaging services for medically uninsured or underinsured women younger than 40 years. All women qualifying for this program need to go through the community clinic for a breast exam in order to be referred for radiology services at the Scripps Breast Cancer Center in La Jolla. Covers the following diagnostic services: diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound, ultrasound-guided biopsy, stereotactic core biopsy, and fine needle localization biopsy.

Additional Information

  • Eligibility: Medically uninsured or underinsured women ages 18 to 40 years.
  • Fees: Fee for breast exam at community clinic. No fee for eligible women referred by the community clinic for diagnostic services.
  • Insurance Accepted: Medi-Cal
  • Intake: Phone for appointment.
  • Method of Payment: Cash, Check or Credit Card
  • Service Categories: Breast Examinations, Cancer Detection
  • Target Populations: Breast Cancer