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Yes.There are organizations throughout NewYork State that provide services to NewYorkers with cancer and their families. Call 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) to find services in your community for: • Freeorlowcostlegal assistance tothose with cancer andtheir families –help with finances, wills,custodyissues, and more • Support groups • Genetic counselors who can help assess your cancer risk CancerServices Program State of NewYork Department of Health 0319 12/10 CancerScreeningSavesLives! Get Connected to the Cancer Screenings at NO COST toYou Cancer Services Program Your partner for cancer screening, support and information NewYork State Department of Health NewYork State Department of Health Cancer Services Program 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) www.health.ny.gov/nysdoh/cancer/center/ partnerships/ American Cancer Society (ACS) National Hotline Providesfreeinformationandemotionalsupportfrom trainedvolunteersanytimebefore,during,orafter treatment.Localchaptersarelistedinthewhitepages ofyourphonebookandmaybefoundontheACSwebsite. 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-[PHONE REDACTED]) www.cancer.org National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Hotline Offers free state-of-the-art information in English or Spanish on treatment, clinical trials, nutrition, advanced cancer, and services in your area. 1-[PHONE REDACTED] www.nci.nih.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Provides information about cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and survivorship. www.cdc.gov/cancer/ Are there cancer support services and resources available? WherecanIfindmoreinformation aboutcancer? I be screenedfor cancer? Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer may not always cause but there are screening tests that can find these cancers early. • The risk for breast cancer increases with age. Talk to your doctor about when and how often you should be screened. •Allmen andwomen ages 50and older shouldbe screened forcolorectal cancer. Ifamember ofyour family hashad colorectalcancer, yourhealthcare providermayrecommend starting screening earlier. Screeningtestscanfind colorectal cancer early. • All women are at risk for cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the easiest gynecologic cancer to prevent with regular screening tests and follow-up. It also is highly curable when found and treated early. Earlycancerdetectionsaveslives! ---PAGE BREAK--- What is the Cancer Services Program (CSP)? Breast Cancer Screening MammogramandClinicalBreastExam •Women ages 40 and older •Women under age 40 at high risk for breast cancer* Cervical Cancer Screening PapTestandPelvicExam •Women ages 40 and older Colorectal Cancer Screening FecalOccultBloodTest/FecalImmunochemicalTestKit • Men and women ages 50 and older at average risk for colorectal cancer Colonoscopy • Men and women at increased or high risk for colorectal cancer* *OnlyaNewYorkState-licensedhealthcareprovidercandeterminerisk. Call 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) to talk to someone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week who will connect you to a Cancer Services Program near you. The call is free. The CSP provides breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings at no cost to men and women who: •Donothavehealthinsurance orhave healthinsurance thatdoesnotcover the cost ofthese screenings • Cannot pay for these screenings • Meet income eligibility requirements • Meet age requirements • Live in NewYork State Services are provided in local clinics, health centers, doctors’offices, and hospitals in every county and borough in NewYork State by health care providers participating in the CSP. What cancer screening services are available? • If screening tests find something abnormal, diagnostic (testing) services are available through the CSP for eligible men and women at no cost. • If breast, cervical or colorectal cancer is found, eligible men and women may be able to enroll in the NYS Medicaid CancerTreatment Program to receive full Medicaid coverage for the entire time they are being treated for cancer. • Men diagnosed with prostate cancer by a doctor in this program may be able to enroll in the Medicaid CancerTreatment Program (the CSP does not pay for prostate cancer screening or diagnostic services). Your partner for cancer screening, support and information Colorectal cancer can be prevented. Age 50 or older? Get screened! Half of all cervical cancers are diagnosed in women who have not had a Pap test in five or more years. Who do I call for a FREE cancer screening or to be connected to other CSP services? What if they find something or I need treatment after the screening? Where are these screening services provided? Cancer Services Program