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Cancer Services Program of St. Lawrence County offers free screenings

Posted 1/23/17

To the Editor: January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and the Cancer Services Program of St. Lawrence County (CSP) wants to raise awareness that cervical cancer is preventable! Regular screening …

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Cancer Services Program of St. Lawrence County offers free screenings

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To the Editor:

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and the Cancer Services Program of St. Lawrence County (CSP) wants to raise awareness that cervical cancer is preventable! Regular screening is key to finding abnormal cells early so they can be treated before they turn into cancer. Our program can help you get screened, even if you have no insurance.

According to the latest New York State data (2014), about 8 out of 10 women age 21 to 65 years have been screened for cervical cancer in the past three years. While this is great news, the data also show that women without health insurance are significantly less likely to be screened (64%) compared to those with health insurance (86%).

The CSP offers free cervical cancer screening to eligible uninsured women, ages 40 and older. Our program also provides free breast and colon cancer screening to eligible New York State residents. Call 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) today to find out if you qualify for free cancer screenings.

If you are insured, talk to your doctor about cervical cancer screening. It is a covered service under most health plans, including Medicaid plans and plans participating in the New York State of Health.

You can prevent cervical cancer with the right test at the right time!

Jodi Regan

Cancer Services Program of St. Lawrence County coordinator