Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region

09/02/2026

It's been a busy end of the summer here in Rochester, NY with our colleagues at the Healthy Living & Cancer Services Program Genesee, Orleans, Niagara, Wyoming and Wilmot Cancer Institute.
Just this past weekend, we joined together for ROC Against Cancer, where we helped people without health insurance get connected to FREE cancer screening services and diagnostic care.

HUGE thanks to our friends and colleagues across NYS who make it possible to prevent certain cancers, and who help to find other cancers early when treatment may be more effective.

Uninsured? Enroll in free cancer screening services here - https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/community-programs/cancer-services-program/self-referral-form or by calling us at 585-224-3070.

08/18/2026

Join us August 29 for ROC Against Cancer! 💙

🗣️ We're getting ready for ROC Against Cancer on August 29!

Our Community Outreach and Engagement team stopped by MLK Park downtown earlier this week to scope out the space. We learned a few perks you should know about:

💦 The park has a splash pad and a beautiful, brand-new playground for the kids to enjoy.
🎗️ The giant inflatable colon AND giant inflatable lungs will be there to help everyone learn about lung and colon cancers.
🎫 12+ community organizations will be present! Stop by tables to get your passport stamped and earn a half-off coupon for the The Strong Museum.

It's going to be a blast. 🎇 We hope you will join us, and bring your family and friends!

Learn more: https://urmed.info/3RDM5Um

08/12/2026

We had a great time at Survivor's Night with the Rochester Red Wings and Wilmot Cancer Institute on July 31. Before the game, our staff members talked with attendees about free cancer screening resources for people without health insurance. Best of all, our staff was able to enjoy a ball game where the home team won 10 to 1 - Go Wings!

Remember that FREE cancer screening services are available in your community. If you are in need of free screening services, you can call us at 585-224-3070 to enroll, or sign up here using our online self-enrollment form - https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/community-programs/cancer-services-program/self-referral-form

08/11/2026

Walk-in mammograms are available TODAY (8/11) from 1 - 4 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan.

Uninsured and due for your mammogram? Sign-up for free cancer screening services here - https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/community-programs/cancer-services-program/self-referral-form

07/30/2026

Summer is FAR from over here in Upstate NY.
Make the most of your summer by getting outside and moving your body. Just don't forget your hat & sunblock on the way out the door!

Interested in free cancer screenings? Call us at 585-224-3070 or click on our online self-referral form here - https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/community-programs/cancer-services-program/self-referral-form

06/30/2026

Have you heard of self-collection HPV tests? These tests are a way to increase options for patients who may be overdue for their cervical cancer screening.

Isabelle Ceddia, community outreach coordinator for our program, shares more about the new opportunity for cancer prevention in this Finger Lakes Times letter to the editor.

Self-collection HPV tests can save lives

05/21/2026

Save the date! New York State Dental Foundation is hosting a health clinic featuring dental, vision, and medical exams at Mt. Morris Central School District October 3 and October 4.

04/29/2026

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Amanda and her colleagues at Runnings Stores for their generous donation of over $1,300 to help fund cancer screenings and diagnostic care for local community members without health insurance.

Without their help, we would not be able to pay for essential healthcare services for people symptomatic for breast and colorectal cancer who are under the age of screening guidelines.

Remember that EARLY DETECTION saves lives!

Thank you, Runnings!

04/16/2026

We were proud to partner with Strollin' for the Colon - Toni's Race to help coordinate creating new Main Street Goes Blue banners for Livingston County, New York! These banners are hung around the county during March for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Thank you for funding the new and improved banners, Strollin' for the Colon!

Join us for this year's Toni's Race on September 12 at Mendon Ponds Park - https://www.strollinforthecolon.org/tonis-race/

04/01/2026

Happy April Fools Day!

No tricks here! Just the truth👉 Getting screened for colorectal cancer could save your life!💙