Panhandle Breast Health

01/30/2026

When does your healthcare coverage start? Waiting for coverage may not be a big deal for routine checkups, but what happens if you find a lump or other symptom? Don't panic. We get it and we don't want you to delay breast cancer screening if you are experiencing signs or symptoms. However, you will need a physician referral to schedule your diagnostic mammogram. Contact us for more information.

01/30/2026

We set an eligibility income cap of 400% of the Federal poverty line in an effort to help as many women as possible. That's $5,320 per month or $63,840 annually for a single person. Those with larger household/family size are capped at a higher income level.

01/29/2026

PBH works to remove barriers to care by providing free breast cancer screenings to uninsured residents of the Texas Panhandle; contracting with both Harrington Breast Center and Pampa Regional Medical Center; and sending gift cards to offset travel costs for anyone having to travel more than 100 miles roundtrip to access these services.

01/28/2026

This compares to 69% of women in the U.S. who are age 40 or older, according to the American Cancer Society. If you are uninsured and needing a free breast cancer screening, please apply online .org.

01/26/2026

There are two general types of treatment for breast cancer – local therapy (surgical and radiation treatments to the breast and/or nearby lymph nodes and chest) and systemic therapy (such as hormone therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy). Treatment usually involves either breast-conserving surgery (i.e., lumpectomy, surgical removal of the tumor and a rim of surrounding normal tissue) combined with radiation or mastectomy (surgical removal of the entire breast). -- American Cancer Society

01/26/2026

The most common signs/symptoms of breast cancer are a lump or mass; changes to the breast, such as swelling, skin redness, or thickening; and ni**le abnormalities, such as spontaneous discharge (especially if bloody), scaliness, or retraction (drawing back within itself). -- American Cancer Society

01/24/2026

Mammography is a low-dose x-ray procedure used to detect breast cancer before symptoms appear and is most effective when done regularly. PBH offers free mammograms to uninsured residents of the Texas Panhandle and encourages annual mammograms. Apply online .org.

01/23/2026

Some women at high risk because of a strong family history or inherited genetic mutations may consider medicines (e.g., tamoxifen, raloxifene, aromatase inhibitors) or surgery (prophylactic mastectomy; removal of the breasts). -- American Cancer Society

01/23/2026

Reproductive and hormonal factors that increase risk include menopausal hormone therapy use (combined estrogen and progestin), previously referred to as hormone replacement therapy (HRT); a long menstrual history (menstrual periods that start early and/or end late in life); not having children or having a first child after age 30. -- American Cancer Society

01/22/2026

Important Updates -

We are proud to announce the appointment of two exceptional leaders to our Board of Directors: Erin Prickett and Kelsey Davis. Each brings a unique blend of professional excellence and deep personal commitment to our community. As we look toward the future of PBH, their diverse backgrounds in educat...

01/22/2026

Non-modifiable factors that increase risk include a personal or family history of breast cancer, especially related to inherited genetic mutations in breast cancer susceptibility genes (e.g., BRCA1 or BRCA2). BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are most common among people with a strong family history of breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and/or other cancers associated with these variants. -- American Cancer Society

01/21/2026

Early detection is key!

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection through regular screenings can save lives—stay informed and take care of your health.✨