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Baltimore County Department of Health
6401 York Road, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212-2130
Email: MDCOLON@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-3456
Toll Free: 866-632-6566
TTY users call Maryland Relay
The Cancer Prevention Program provides education and screening services for colon, skin, oral, prostate and lung cancers for income and age eligible Baltimore County residents. Diagnosis and treatment services may also be available for individuals screened through our programs. These cancers represent over 65 percent of new cancer cases in Maryland and were chosen due to their impact on mortality and the ability to prevent, detect and treat effectively.
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
- 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 (see income chart below)
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
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 test for Maryland residents who are income eligible. Diagnosis and treatment services are also available through 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 (see income chart below)
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)
2009 Annual Household Income Guidelines
| Family size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4* |
| Annual Income Limit | $27,075 | $36,425 | $45,775 | $55,1215 |
| *add $9,350 for each additional family member | ||||
Baltimore County Cancer Coalition
The Baltimore County Cancer Coalition, which is comprised of individuals and representatives from hospitals, minority organizations and community agencies, works collaboratively with the Cancer Program staff to promote the services of the Cancer Prevention Program and the Women's Cancer Protections Program.
Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene - 2008 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 2008 (PDF)
Cancer Facts and Figures for 2008
Revised January 12, 2010
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