Cancer Screening

The Cancer Services Program (CSP) of the Finger Lakes Region provides free screenings for colorectal, cervical and breast cancers for uninsured men and women. This program is funded by New York State and the federal government. The grant is currently being administered by the University of Rochester Medical Center. 

The CSP provides breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost to women and men who:

  • Live in New York State
  • Do not have health insurance
  • Have health insurance with a cost that may prevent a person from obtaining screening and/or diagnostic services
  • Meet income eligibility requirements
  • Meet age requirements
Graphic About Cancer Screenings for Uninsured Citizens

Screenings Offered by CSP

  • Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram and Clinical Breast Exam)

    • Women ages 40 and older (some programs serve women ages 50 and older only)
    • Women under age 40 at high risk for breast cancer

  • Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Test, high-risk HPV test and Pelvic exam) 

    •  Women ages 40 and older

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening FIT Kits (Fecal Occult Blood Test / Fecal Immunochemical Test Kit)

    • Men and women ages 50 and older at average risk for colorectal cancer

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening (Colonoscopy)

    • Men and women at increased or high risk for colorectal cancer

To learn more or to schedule free or low cost screenings call:

 Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes at 585-224-3070 or click here for more information. 

(Last updated 5/17/2023)