The Cancer Screening Project helps residents get access to free medical screenings for breast, colorectal and cervical cancers. A feature of this project is the Cancer Screening Van, a mobile digital mammography unit that travels throughout Central Louisiana. The screening van is a partnership between The Rapides Foundation, Cenla Medication Access Program (CMAP), and the Partners in Wellness Program at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center at LSU Health Shreveport.
Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening services are available on the mobile unit for qualified individuals.
- Women ages 40-64 - Pap test, pelvic exam, clinical breast exam, digital mammography
- Women ages 45-64 - all of above including colorectal cancer screening
- Men ages 45-64 - colorectal cancer screening
The mobile unit will travel throughout Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn parishes providing these services to individuals who meet the age requirement and have no medical insurance.
Appointments are necessary
For more information, or to find out when the mobile unit will be in your area, please call 1-318-767-3027 or toll-free 1-855-767-3027.
| 2020 Dates |
Location |
Patient Appointment Deadline |
| August 18 & 19 |
Vernon Parish |
Call by August 13 |
| September 15 & 16 |
Rapides Parish |
Call by September 10 |
| October 6 & 7 |
Winn Parish |
Call by October 1 |
| October 27 & 28 |
Natchitoches Parish |
Call by October 22 |
| November 17 & 18 |
Avoyelles Parish |
Call by November 12 |
| November 23 & 24 |
Catahoula Parish |
Call by November 19 |
| December 8 & 9 |
LaSalle Parish |
Call by December 3 |
| December 15 & 16 |
Rapides Parish |
Call by December 10 |