Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and HPV Vaccine
Staying healthy starts with being proactive. Preventive screenings help detect health issues early—often before symptoms appear—when treatment is most effective. Routine screenings like mammograms and cervical cancer tests are essential tools for protecting long-term health and reducing cancer risk.
As a UPMC Health Plan member, many preventive screenings are covered at no cost when performed by an in‑network provider, making it easier than ever to stay on top of your health.
Breast Cancer Screening: Mammograms Save Lives
Early detection is the most powerful defense against breast cancer. Breast cancer has a 90%+ survival rate when detected early, and 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime. A mammogram can find breast changes long before they are felt in a physical exam.
- UPMC Health Plan recommends screening mammograms beginning at age 40.
- Screenings are covered annually for members 40 and older.
- Screening takes about 20 minutes and does not require a prescription.
- Results can be delivered within 7–10 business days through MyUPMC if your screening occurred at a Magee Women’s Hospital Screening Facility.
Why breast cancer screening matters:
Schedule a mammogram today at a convenient UPMC Magee-Womens screening location.
Cervical Cancer Screening: Simple Tests, Lifesaving Impact
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers thanks to routine screenings:
- Cervical cancer screenings are call pap tests and they are covered every 3-5 years depending on the test and your age.
- Pap tests every 3 years for ages 21–29.
- Pap + HPV co-testing every 5 years OR cytology alone every 3 years for ages 30–65.
Pap tests detect early cell changes, helping catch cancer when it’s highly treatable. Contact your gynecologist to schedule your exam today or schedule with a UPMC Magee‑Womens gynecologic provider.