NYS Cancer Consortium

NYS Cancer Consortium Any NYer concerned with the cancer burden in NY can join! To become a member go to our website and click on Join Today! at the bottom of our homepage.

People concerned about cancer will work collaboratively to implement the NYS Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan, while respecting and embracing the cultural, demographic and geographic diversity within New York State. Members range from survivors to public health officials to surgical oncologists located throughout the state.

Make a plan to get screened. People at average risk for colorectal cancer can begin screening at age 45. Talk to your do...
04/15/2026

Make a plan to get screened. People at average risk for colorectal cancer can begin screening at age 45. Talk to your doctor about your risk factors, when you should be screened, and your screening options.

If you are uninsured or underinsured, the New York State Cancer Services Program may be able to help with free cancer screenings. Call today: 1-866-442-2262.

https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/services/

Getting screened for colorectal cancer may not sound pleasant, but it can actually prevent cancer. There are several scr...
03/31/2026

Getting screened for colorectal cancer may not sound pleasant, but it can actually prevent cancer. There are several screening test options; some you can even do from home. Talk to your doctor to decide which is best for you. https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html

Routine screening is prevention, because doesn't always have symptoms. If you're 45 or older, talk to your doctor ab...
03/31/2026

Routine screening is prevention, because doesn't always have symptoms. If you're 45 or older, talk to your doctor about screening options.

There are several tests, some of which can be done at home.

Eligible for colorectal cancer screening? Don’t wait to get screened—talk to your doctor about how to protect your healt...
03/31/2026

Eligible for colorectal cancer screening? Don’t wait to get screened—talk to your doctor about how to protect your health through easy at-home tests.

New research shows that colorectal cancer (CRC) is dropping in older adults and rising in younger ones. People under 50 ...
03/31/2026

New research shows that colorectal cancer (CRC) is dropping in older adults and rising in younger ones. People under 50 are getting diagnosed at advanced stages more often now than older adults (over 65). Earlier diagnosis through CRC screening, and education, may reduce that risk. Learn more here:

The ACS 2026 Colorectal Cancer Statistics report says CRC rates in the US are moving in two directions—up for ages

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. New research shows that colorectal cancer is the number one cause of cancer ...
03/31/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. New research shows that colorectal cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in people under age 50! Colorectal cancer screening begins at age 45 for most people, but if you have risk factors or symptoms, talk to your doctor right away. Learn more here: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/colorectal/symptoms.htm

01/28/2026

Everyone between ages 21 to 65 with a cervix should be screened for cervical cancer. Screening tests look for abnormal cells that may develop into cervical cancer and for the human papillomavirus (HPV),which causes most cases of cervical cancer. Learn more: on.ny.gov/45uzJBv

01/28/2026

With regular screening and the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, most cervical cancers can be prevented. Regular screening can also find cervical cancer early when it is easier to treat. Learn more: on.ny.gov/45uzJBv

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