Planned Parenthood of the Texas Capital Region is now taking appointments for breast cancer screenings for low income women ages 18 to 34, funded in part by a $19,000 grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The evaluations include a cancer risk assessment, a breast exam, education and health counseling, a follow-up exam, and outside referral if needed.

For more info, check here.

This article appears in April 10 • 2009.

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