Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region

Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region CSP-MC is the only cancer prevention and screening program in Monroe County.

The Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region, a statewide initiative run by the NYS Department of Health, helps uninsured men and women in the Finger Lakes region receive free breast, cervical and/or colorectal cancer screenings. Founded in 1993, the Center for Community Health's Cancer Services Program of Monroe County (CSP-MC), formerly known as the Women's Health Partnership, is part of a larger statewide initiative run by the NYS Department of Health’s Cancer Services Program. It promotes age-appropriate breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening for uninsured and under-insured men and women. The CSP-MC does not perform the screenings but pays for clinical breast exams and mammograms, pelvic exams and pap tests, and FIT kits and/or colonoscopies at more than 100 clinics and providers across the county. The program also pays for follow-up diagnostic exams if there is an abnormal finding during a screening. In the unfortunate instance that cancer is found, the program will enroll eligible patients into the Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program (MCTP) for full coverage of treatment services. The Cancer Services Program is affiliated with the Center for Community Health, University of Rochester Medical Center. Funded by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Cancer Prevention & Control.

Happy April Fools Day!
04/01/2026

Happy April Fools Day!

No tricks here! Just the truth👉 Getting screened for colorectal cancer could save your life!💙

03/31/2026
💙Today is the FINAL day of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💙 We want to take this opportunity to tell you about Renee...
03/31/2026

💙Today is the FINAL day of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💙

We want to take this opportunity to tell you about Renee and her shop Artistic Hair Salon in Clifton Springs.

Renee decks her shop out in shades of blue each March to encourage shop visitors and passers-by to get screened for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer can be found early and even PREVENTED with a screening.

So! If you find yourself on Main Street in Clifton Springs, take a moment to check out Renee's shop!

Thank you to all of our partners who helped spread awareness about colorectal cancer and the importance of getting scree...
03/31/2026

Thank you to all of our partners who helped spread awareness about colorectal cancer and the importance of getting screened, including our Livingston County, New York partners!

Maybe you saw this sign hanging in Nunda as part of Main Street Goes Blue! 💙

If you are turning 45 this year, congrats! You are now eligible for your colorectal cancer screening! It looks like you ...
03/27/2026

If you are turning 45 this year, congrats! You are now eligible for your colorectal cancer screening! It looks like you have some company. Let this be a reminder to speak with your healthcare provider this year about what screening option is right for you.

Don’t have health insurance and are turning 45 this year? Give the Cancer Services Program a call for your free screening at 585-224-3070 or complete our online referral form > https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/community-programs/cancer-services-program/self-referral-form

03/26/2026

We are in Branchport today (Thursday, March 26) until 2:30 p.m. with the URMC Mobile Mammography Unit!

The Cancer Services Program is giving away $25 Wegmans or Tops gift cards to people who complete their at-home colon can...
03/25/2026

The Cancer Services Program is giving away $25 Wegmans or Tops gift cards to people who complete their at-home colon cancer screening test! To be eligible for your free gift card, you must be:
- 45 or older
- Uninsured
- Average risk for colorectal cancer
- Due for your screening!

You can sign up today by giving us a call at 585-224-3070 or by completing the self-referral form > https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/community-programs/cancer-services-program/self-referral-form

This giveaway is made possible by Strollin' for the Colon - Toni's Race. THANK YOU, STROLLIN'!

In this editorial featured in the Minority Reporter, Community Outreach Coordinator Katlyn Newberry shares the prevalenc...
03/24/2026

In this editorial featured in the Minority Reporter, Community Outreach Coordinator Katlyn Newberry shares the prevalence of colorectal cancer among younger people and the importance of getting screened.

New research from the American Cancer Society shows that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under age 50 in the United States. Three out of four people under age 50 diagnosed with colorectal cancer are found to have cancer at a late stage, when it is harder to treat...

Right now, you could have a polyp in your colon. Over time that polyp could develop into cancer. You have the power to f...
03/23/2026

Right now, you could have a polyp in your colon. Over time that polyp could develop into cancer. You have the power to find and remove precancerous polyps and even prevent colorectal cancer, just by being screened.

Take control of your health today and speak with your healthcare provider about what screening option is right for you. If you do not have health insurance, give the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes a call to get your free screening at 585-224-3070 or complete our online referral form > https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/community-programs/cancer-services-program/self-referral-form

For someone at average risk of colorectal cancer (no symptoms, no family history, no personal history of polyps or ) the...
03/20/2026

For someone at average risk of colorectal cancer (no symptoms, no family history, no personal history of polyps or ) the age to start screening is 45.

However, if you are experiencing some symptoms, are at higher risk, and/or have a family history of colorectal cancer, it is important to speak with your doctor about starting to screen before you’re 45. These symptoms may have other causes, but you may not know unit you get screened!

Cancer Services Program outreach coordinator Katlyn Newberry was invited to attend the International Women’s Day Wellnes...
03/19/2026

Cancer Services Program outreach coordinator Katlyn Newberry was invited to attend the International Women’s Day Wellness Fair at the Center at Greece Town Hall (Town of Greece) for the second year in a row.

This year, Katlyn also arranged for the UR Medicine Mobile Mammography Van to be on site for the event. Four women were able to get their mammogram that day!

Thanks for having us!

Screening for colorectal cancer may be easier than choosing teams for your March Madness bracket. Choosing what screenin...
03/18/2026

Screening for colorectal cancer may be easier than choosing teams for your March Madness bracket. Choosing what screening is right for you is the first step in reducing your risk of colorectal cancer.

If you are 45, have no family history of colorectal cancer, and have no personal history of polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, an at-home test is an option for you.

If you are having symptoms for colorectal cancer (blood in your stool, pain in your stomach, unexplained weight loss), have a family history of colorectal cancer, or other risk factors that increases your risk, then you should speak with your health care provider about screening before 45.

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Center For Community Health & Prevention, 46 Prince Street
Rochester, NY
14607

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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Founded in 1993, the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region (CSP-FLR), formerly known the Cancer Services Program of Monroe County and before that as the Women's Health Partnership, is part of a larger statewide initiative run by the NYS Department of Health’s Cancer Services Program. CSP-FLR promotes age-appropriate breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening for uninsured and under-insured men and women. The CSP-FLR does not perform the screenings, but pays for clinical breast exams and mammograms, pelvic exams and pap tests, and FIT kits and/or colonoscopies at more than 100 clinics and providers across the county. The program also pays for follow-up diagnostic exams if there is an abnormal finding during a screening. In the unfortunate instance that cancer is found, the program will enroll eligible patients into the Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program (MCTP) for full coverage of treatment services. The Cancer Services Program is affiliated with the Center for Community Health & Prevention, University of Rochester Medical Center. Funded by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Cancer Prevention & Control.