Cancer Programs
Baltimore County Department of Health
6401 York Road, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212-2130
Email: MDCOLON@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-3456
Toll Free: 1-866-632-6566
TTY users call Maryland Relay
The Baltimore County Department of Health offers the following cancer prevention services and information for Baltimore County residents:
Cancer Prevention Program
Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of new cancer cases reported in Maryland (following lung, breast, and prostate cancers, and excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) and the second leading cause of cancer deaths following lung cancer. The Cancer Prevention Program provides screening services for colorectal cancer for income and age eligible Baltimore County residents. Diagnosis and treatment services may also be available for individuals screened through our program. Colorectal cancer was targeted for screening services due to its impact on mortality and the ability to prevent, detect and treat effectively. All clinical services are provided by private medical professionals in the Baltimore areas and are scheduled by the nurse case management staff once individuals are determined eligible for the program.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Baltimore County resident
- Do not have health insurance that covers the cost of the screening or treatment services
- Meet age requirement for individual program
- Meet income requirement
The Cancer Prevention Program also provides education services for colorectal and prostate cancers. If you would like to request printed information about colorectal or prostate cancer for your organization or event, please download and complete the Literature Request Form (PDF) and fax it to 410-377-8104.
If you would like someone to speak to members of your organization about colorectal or prostate cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment please send your request to cnotaro@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Program Information
English
Cancer Prevention Program Brochure (PDF)
Español
Folleto del programa de prevención de cáncer (PDF)
Afiche del programa de prevención de cáncer (PDF)
Korean
Cancer Prevention Program Brochure (PDF)
Women's Cancer Protection Program
The Women's Cancer Protection Program provides free mammograms, clinical breast exams and Pap tests for Maryland residents who are income eligible. Diagnosis and treatment services are also available through the Baltimore County Breast and Cervical Expanded Services Program and the Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Program.
All services are provided by private medical professionals in the Baltimore area and scheduled by the nurse case management staff once individuals are determined eligible for the program.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Maryland residency
- Do not have health insurance to cover the cost of the screening
- Women age 40-64
- Do not exceed income limitation
Program Information
If you would like to request multiple brochures for an organization or event, please download and complete the Literature Request Form (PDF) and fax it to 410-377-8104.
English
Women's Cancer Protection Program Brochure (PDF)
Español
Folleto para el programa de protección contra el cáncer en las mujeres (PDF)
Afiche para el programa de protección contra el cáncer en las mujeres (PDF)
Korean
Women's Cancer Protection Program Brochure (PDF)
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Baltimore County Cancer Coalition
The Baltimore County Cancer Coalition, which is comprised of individuals and representatives from hospitals, minority organizations and community agencies, work collaboratively with the Cancer Program staff to promote the services of the Cancer Prevention Program and the Women's Cancer Protection Program.
For more information or to join the Baltimore County Cancer Coalition, download and complete the Cancer Coalition Membership Information Form (PDF) and submit via fax 410-377-8104 or e-mail.
Cancer Information Resources
Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene - 2009 Cancer Report (PDF)
(PDF Warning - this file is 2.47 MDB and may take several minutes to download using a high-speed internet connection.)
American Cancer Society - Cancer Statistics 2010 (PDF)
Cancer Facts and Figures for 2010
Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan
Revised December 23, 2011
