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"Lifesaver" Mobile Health Unit

WebThrough our Mobile Health Unit/LifeSaver, we will offer free cancer screenings and care coordination services to the uninsured and underserved across New Jersey. By bringing convenient screening …

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Program Overview

WebOne in two men and one in three women will develop cancer in their lifetime. Overall, cancer is the second leading cause of death (behind heart disease) in both the United States …

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Lung Cancer Screening & Prevention

WebThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends yearly lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans for people who: Have a history of heavy smoking, i.e., history of “20 pack years” of smoking, where “pack years” …

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Where to Get Screened

WebScreenNJ recommends that you speak to your doctor about the best screening option for you. Colon Cancer Screening Under the Patient Prevention and Affordable Care Act …

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Prostate Cancer Screening and Prevention

WebOverall health status, and not age alone, is important when making decisions about screening. Types of Screening. There is no standard or routine screening test for …

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Skin Cancer Prevention and Screening

WebSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer. The main types of skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma is much less …

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Genetically-Linked Cancer Screening and Prevention

WebInherited genetic mutations play a major role in about 5 to 10 percent of all cancers, per the National Cancer Institute. In addition, researchers have associated mutations in specific …

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HPV-Related Cancer Screening and Prevention

WebScreening for cervical cancer is an important part of routine health care for people who have a cervix. This includes women and transgender men who still have a cervix. Cervical …

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Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention

WebBreast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. Types of Screening for Breast Cancer Mammography is the most common screening test for …

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Understanding What’s New About Lung Cancer Screening

WebCME/CE Certified Live Activity Provided by Cancer Health Equity and Engagement Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Overview. This course is designed …

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Patient Navigation

WebGet Screened Today It’s easy! Here’s what to expect: Step 1: Complete and submit a brief form so we can learn more about you. Step 2: On receipt, ScreenNJ Patient Navigators …

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Colorectal Cancer Screening & Prevention

WebSeveral screening tests have been developed to help doctors find colorectal cancer early, when it may be more treatable. We know that detecting colorectal cancer at an early …

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Types of Screening for Colorectal Cancer

WebVirtual Colonoscopy is a scan of the colon and rectum that produces detailed cross-sectional images so the doctor can look for polyps or cancer. It requires bowel prep, but no …

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Low-Dose CT Scan

WebA low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan has been proven to be effective in identifying lung cancer when it is most treatable. Utilizing a combination of x-ray techniques and …

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Mobile Screening Unit Unveiling

WebJoin us for an unveiling of ‘LIFESAVER’ our new mobile health unit providing preventative care and education throughout New Jersey! Date: November 15, 2022Time: 10:30 – …

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Center for State Health Policy

WebCenter for State Health Policy A Unit of the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research May 2021 Trends in Cancer Screening among Medicaid Enrollees in …

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Tobacco Mitigation

WebTobacco Mitigation. The most effective way to reduce lung cancer risk is to quit smoking. We know that smoking gets your body hooked on tobacco. When you try to stop, you can …

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