(a) (1) There is hereby established a Breast Cancer Control Advisory Board, which shall consist of eight (8) members appointed by the Governor, as follows:
(A) One (1) member shall be appointed to represent the Arkansas Medical Society;
(B) One (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Chapter of Susan G. Komen;
(C) One (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Hospital Association;
(D) One (1) member shall represent the American Cancer Society;
(E) One (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Nurses Association;
(F) One (1) member shall represent the medical oncology community;
(G) One (1) member shall represent the radiation oncology community; and
(H) One (1) member shall be a women's health advocate.
(2) Each of the four (4) congressional districts shall be represented by at least one (1) member.
(3) The members shall serve for a period of four (4) years.
(b)
(1) There is established in the Department of Health the Breast Cancer Control Program. This program shall provide for the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer.
(2) The program shall be administered according to the following principles:
(A) The program shall provide for breast cancer education and awareness so as to ensure early detection and conduct surveillance activities across the state;
(B) The program shall provide screening of women for breast cancer, including mammography, as an early detection health care measure;
(C) After screening, the program shall provide medical referrals and financial assistance for services necessary for definitive diagnoses, including nonradiological techniques and biopsy; and
(D) If a positive diagnosis is made, the program shall provide the necessary advocacy and financial assistance to help the person obtain necessary treatment.
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