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Friday, January 11, 2013  The American Cancer Society says there now is enough evidence to recommend screening certain older, heavy smokers for lung cancer.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  We're always told health screenings are the best ways to catch cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. But is there really any advantage to getting whole body scans?

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  The Cancer Services Program can be a bridge between jobs and insurance coverage.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  The Onondaga County Cancer Services Program Partnership is running a special summer screening opportunity for uninsured women.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Supporters of Planned Parenthood are rallying in front of the Federal Building in Syracuse right now, speaking out against cuts made last week in the House of Representatives.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Mammograms don't help women over 50 as much as has been believed, new research suggests.

Monday, December 14, 2009  As the economy falters and more people go without health insurance, low-income women in at least 20 states are being turned away or put on long waiting lists for free cancer screenings, according to the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network.

Friday, November 20, 2009  New medical guidelines are calling for fewer Pap smears for most women in their 20s.

Thursday, November 19, 2009  Poor women seeking free cancer screenings are being turned away in some parts of New York state after this year's budget crunch forced a $3.5 million cut to a program providing them.