 The mission of the Collin County Breast Cancer Services
Program is to promote the early detection of breast cancer among low-income
and uninsured women in the county. We plan to accomplish this mission
by providing quality education regarding the potential benefits of early
detection and thorough examination and screening to detect early signs
of the disease.
In 2010, there were more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. About 39,840 women in the U.S. were expected to die in 2010 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1991. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances, earlier detection through screening, and increased awareness. For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer, besides lung cancer and skin cancer. More than 1 in 4 cancers in women (about 28%) are breast cancers. About 1,970 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in men in 2010. Less than 1% of all new breast cancer cases occur in men. From 1999 to 2006, breast cancer rates in the U.S. decreased by about 2% each year.
Did you know that compared to African American women, white women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer, but less likely to die of it. One possible reason is that African American women tend to have more aggressive tumors, although why this is the case is not known. Women of other ethnic backgrounds such as Asians, Hispanics, and Native Americans have a lower risk of developing and dying from breast cancer than white women and African American women.
A woman's risk of breast cancer approximately doubles if she has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. About 20-30% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of breast cancer. About 70-80% of breast cancers occur in women who have a family history of breast cancer. These occur due to genetic abnormalities that happen as a result of the aging process and life in general, rather than inherited mutations. About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.
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Collin County Health Care Services has received a
grant from the Susan G. Komen for
the Cure® North Texas Affiliate, which provides
annual breast screening and treatment referrals for
low income, uninsured residents of Collin County.
Eligibility will be determined based on a simple application.
The following services will be provided:
- Assessment
- Education
- Examination
- Mammograms (x-ray/sonogram)
- Referral for further evaluation and treatment, if needed.
All patients will be seen and examined by our health
department nurse practitioner. Even though our clinic does not provide treatment
for women diagnosed with breast cancer, we do provide referrals to the
Bridge Breast Cancer Center who will facilitate further
evaluation for eligible patients. |
Residents of the county who believe they are eligible
for this free service should call for an appointment. Please note that we do not take walk-ins for breast screening services. When
you call for an appointment, the administrative staff will answer any
questions you may have about our services and assess your eligibility
over the phone. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment. A Picture ID and Social Security Card are required.
Our breast screening clinic is located at:
Collin County Health Care Services
825 N. Mc Donald St. # 130
McKinney, Texas 75069
Breast screening services are scheduled by appointment only. |
Program Coordinator: Patsy Morris, MHSA
Program Manager: Belsy Koruthu, RN, WHNP - BC
For appointments or questions regarding our services, contact:
Dee Dee Nino
972-548-5524
Email: dnino@collincountytx.gov |
