Cancer Programs

Baltimore County Department of Health
6401 York Road, Third Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21212-2130
Email: mdcolon@baltimorecountymd.gov

Phone: 410-887-3456
Toll Free: 1-866-632-6566
TTY users call Maryland Relay 7-1-1

Prevention Services

The Department of Health offers the following cancer prevention services and information for Baltimore County residents:

• Cancer Prevention Program

• Women's Cancer Protection Program

• Quit Smoking Services

• Baltimore County Cancer Coalition

• Cancer Resources

Cancer Prevention Program

Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of new cancer cases in the United States and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in Maryland. 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 it effectively. All clinical services are provided by private medical professionals in the Baltimore area and are scheduled by the nurse case-management staff once individuals are determined to be eligible for the program. If you are covered by insurance but are having trouble finding a provider for screening services, we may be able to help.

Eligibility Guidelines

• Baltimore County resident
• Do not have health insurance that covers the cost of the screening, diagnosis or treatment services
• Have health insurance but services are subject to a deductible or co-insurance
• Meet age requirement for individual program
• Meet income requirement

The Cancer Prevention Program also provides educational services for colorectal and skin cancers. If you would like to request printed information about colorectal or skin 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 cancer 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, and are not covered by health insurance for these services. 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 and 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 to be eligible for the program.

Eligibility Guidelines

• Maryland residency
• Do not have health insurance to cover the cost of the screening
• Women age 40 to 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)

Baltimore County Cancer Coalition

The Baltimore County Cancer Coalition is comprised of individuals and representatives from hospitals, minority organizations and community agencies. It works collaboratively with the Cancer Program staff to promote the Cancer Prevention Program and the Women's Cancer Protection Program's services.

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 email.

Cancer Information Resources

• American Cancer Society
• Maryland Department of Health—View cancer facts and figures for the entire State of Maryland.
• Mesothelioma Resources for Families and Patients
• Understanding Mesothelioma
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)—Learn about the HPV vaccine and how it can help prevent cancer. View information in English and Spanish. Information for teens (PDF) is available.