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Cancer Screening and Awareness

The Cancer Prevention Program
The Cancer Prevention Program at NewYork-Presbyterian provides cancer screening and early detection services at both of our world premiere Cancer Centers. For more information, please select an area of cancer from the list on the left.
Our Mission
The mission of the NewYork-Presbyterian Cancer Prevention Program is to promote the understanding of cancer prevention and early detection of cancer through a multidisciplinary approach. The program provides education to the public on cancer screening and treatment which supports improvement of quality of care and quality of life.
Our Newsletter
View our latest newsletter.
Free Screenings
Throughout the year, the Cancer Prevention Program offers free screenings for different types of cancer. Please check this page regularly. Free screenings will be listed here.
April 2012:
FREE Oral Cancer Screening at Columbia University Medical Center
April 26th, Time & Location to be confirmed
FREE Oral Cancer Screening at Weill Cornell Medical Center
April 12th, Time & Location to be confirmed
May 2012:
FREE Skin Cancer Screening at Columbia University Medical Center
Date, Time & Location to be confirmed
FREE Skin Cancer Screening at Weill Cornell Medical Center
May 11th, Time & Location to be confirmed
September 2012:
19 September
FREE Prostate Screening at Weill Cornell Medical Center
September 19th, Time & Location to be confirmed
Contact
- Christine N. Dillon
Manager, Cancer Prevention Program - Email: chw9040@nyp.org



