(Source: National Program of Cancer Registries and Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results SEER*Stat Database – United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute. Based on the 2023 submission.)
For many cancers, screening can detect cancers at an early stage when treatments are far more effective.
ScreenNJ aims to increase screening for:
ScreenNJ aims to increase screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, genetically-linked, HPV-linked, lung, prostate, and skin cancers to reduce cancer mortality rates, to reduce disparities, and to educate New Jersey residents about the importance of cancer screening, early detection, and prevention.
ScreenNJ partners with, connects, and supports healthcare provider agencies, public health agencies, and community organizations throughout the state that provide education on, refer patients to, or directly provide screening services for cancer. ScreenNJ also helps organizations initiate or expand these types of outcomes-oriented, evidence-based screening and outreach services.
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Early diagnosis of cancer offers the best chance for successful treatment. When cancer care is delayed or inaccessible there is a lower chance of survival, greater problems associated with treatment, and higher costs of care.
Visit our Education page to learn more about various cancer types and screening options.
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Additionally, the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) and the National Lung Cancer Roundtable host events and webinars to offer timely and relevant discussion on emerging issues in cancer prevention, screening, and control. Learn more about upcoming webinars and view recordings and presentations from both the NCCRT and NLCRT:
NJCEED provides comprehensive screening services for breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancer. The services include education, outreach, early detection, case management, screening, tracking, and follow-up. Breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancers can be treated more effectively when found early.
Persons eligible for these services must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level and be uninsured or under-insured. For more information, please call 1-800-328-3838 or locate a screening location here.
Screening for cancer is covered with no deductible or co-pay by many insurance plans including Medicare, and patients with no insurance may be able to receive recommended cancer screenings at their NJCEED agency or at other ScreenNJ partner sites. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
The information contained in this website is not a substitute for medical consultation.
A physician should always be consulted for any health problem or medical condition.
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