Prevention and Screening

Prevention and Screening

Prevention and Screening

Prevention and screening for early detection are a priority for KCP. Preventing cancer before it occurs or detecting it in the earliest stages when treatment may be most effective is the focus of many KCP programs and partnerships. Cancer control specialists provide screening services, education programs and materials. KCP links Kentuckians to cancer screenings available through state and local programs. Call your regional KCP office or county health department to find free or low cost screenings.

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Mobile Mammography

Mobile Mammography

Mobile Mammography is available in the Louisville area through the UofL Hospital, UofL Health Brown Cancer Center and KCP. Services are offered to women ages 40 and older with and without health insurance. There is no cost to program eligible women without insurance. Call (502) 852-6318 for information or to schedule an appointment.

Mobile Mammography Schedule

Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program logo

Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program (KWCSP)

This program provides breast and cervical screenings and diagnostic services, professional education, public education, outreach, quality assurance and surveillance. Services are offered by local health departments and through contracted local health care providers. The program is both state and federally funded and is part of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program of the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control. KCP has contracts to help deliver KWCSP services across the state.

Breast Cancer Research and Education Trust Fund

Breast Cancer Research and Education Trust Fund

Breast Cancer Research and Education Trust Fund supports promising programs in breast cancer education, screening, treatment and programs across the state. The program is funded through tax refund donations and sales of the breast cancer license plate. KCP is proud to be the recipient of grants to implement prevention and screening programs in select communities.

Kentucky State Fair Screenings

Kentucky State Fair Lung Cancer Screening
Kentucky State Fair Skin Cancer Screening

Kentucky State Fair screenings are provided each year in August for several different types of cancer. Screenings traditionally offered are for breast, prostate, head and neck, colon, and skin cancer along with referrals for lung cancer screening. No appointments are needed. Call (502) 852-6318 for information.

Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program

Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program (KCCSP)

Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program (KCCSP) provides colorectal cancer screening for program eligible Kentucky residents through local health departments and contracted providers. Individuals ages 45 or older, or uninsured, can call for information, 1-877-597-4655

Health Fathers for Kentucky Families

Healthy Fathers for Kentucky Families

Healthy Fathers for Kentucky Families is a program to educate men about prostate cancer screening and to offer free screenings at the Kentucky State Fair. KCP has partnered with former Lieutenant Governor Steve Henry, Heather French Henry, and the Kentucky Prostate Cancer Coalition along with the Kentuckiana Friends of the V Foundation to offer these services.

Cancer-free Families for Kentucky

Cancer-Free Families for Kentucky

Cancer-Free Families for Kentucky features information on recommended cancer screenings and lifestyle behaviors for cancer prevention and early detection. Materials are disseminated statewide at work sites, community events, health care organizations and other locations.


Cancer Screening and Prevention Materials

These easy-to-read fact sheets developed by KCP can be downloaded and duplicated in color or black and white for distribution at community events.

Cancer Prevention and Screening - Kentucky Benefits The Affordable Care Act (ACA) may offer you cancer prevention and screening benefits at no cost through a doctor who works with your insurance company. It shows you what benefits you could receive based on your age. Available flyers for viewing are listed below: