No-cost breast, cervical & colorectal cancer screenings for uninsured people between the ages of 40-64.
The Cancer Services Program of the Greater Capital Region provides breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings at NO COST to eligible people. These services are provided in local clinics, health centers, doctors’ offices and hospitals in every county and borough in New York state, supported with funds from the State of New York.
For more information and eligibility, call 518-525-8680.
COUNTIES SERVED
Our program serves people living in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, absolutely! Breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening tests check for signs of cancer before there are symptoms or problems.
Screening tests for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer can find cancer at its earliest stages when treatment is most successful.
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You can call our program at (518) 525-8680 and talk to one of our staff who will determine your eligibility and if eligible, help you to complete your enrollment and set up your screening appointment.
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Yes. There are Cancer Services Programs in every county of New York State who can assist you to find the most convenient location for you to be successfully screened.
If you live outside of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, or Saratoga counties, you can call 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) to be connected to a Cancer Services Program near you. The call is free, and operators take calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They also have translation for languages other than English.
All participants of the Cancer Services Program must read and sign a consent form. This form explains the services offered, your income eligibility, and the sharing of financial, insurance and medical information with your helath care providers.