Rockland County Cancer Institute Where to get Screened.

The Rockland County Cancer Institute is an education, outreach and referral program.                               


Explore our site to learn more about the following types of  cancer: breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer, how to reduce your risk of cancer, and the importance of early detection and cancer screening.

Learn how to protect your skin and eyes while having fun in the sun! 

 



SEPTEMBER IS:                      


Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a perfect time to talk with your doctor and make an informed decision about whether or not you should get screened for prostate cancer.  Click here to learn more.


Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - for years, ovarian cancer was known as the "silent" cancer because it was thought to rarely produce any symptoms.  Now, however, doctors have identified specific symptoms commonly associated with ovarian cancer, including bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, and having to urinate often or always feeling like you need to go. Click here to learn more.

 
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Message from Dr. Joan Facelle, Rockland County Health Commissioner | video
Early detection is the best protection!
Colon Cancer | video
Talk to your doctor and get screened!
Breast Cancer | video
The best defense is to find breast cancer as early as possible!