Cancer Services Program

The Cancer Services program is administered by CVPH as part of a statewide initiative to provide breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings at no cost to eligible residents of the state. 

No Cost Screenings

Screenings are offered at no cost to women and men who:

• Do not have health insurance or have health insurance that does not cover the cost of breast, cervical and colorectal screenings
• Cannot pay for these screenings
• Meet income eligibility requirements
• Live in New York State

Cancer Services

Here are the services provided at participating physician offices and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital:
 

Breast Cancer Screening
(Mammogram and Clinical Breast Exam)

• Women ages 40 and older
• Women under age 40 at high risk for breast cancer*

Cervical Cancer Screening
(Pap Test and Pelvic Exam)

• Women ages 40 and older

Colorectal Cancer Screening
(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*

*Only a New York State-licensed health care provider can determine risk.

Call for More Information

Our Cancer Services Coordinator can help you determine eligibility and assist you with scheduling a cancer screening. Call (518) 324-7660 to learn more.