Free Cancer Screenings Available To Washington Township Residents

Long Valley NJ

07 January, 2021

11:34 AM

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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — It's a startling statistic. Cancer is the second leading cause of death around the world, according to the World Health Organization. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer. It goes without saying, the earlier cancer is caught, the easier it can often be treated, which may lead to higher survival rates. As a preventive measure, Atlantic Health System is offering free cancer screenings for people in Washington Township without insurance. The next upcoming screening dates are below: Jan. 6Jan. 13Jan. 27Feb. 10Feb. 24 Screening is available for cancers of the breast, cervix, prostate and colon/rectum. To see if you're available for the free screening or to make an appointment, call 973-971-5952. Thanks for reading! Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Have a news tip you'd like to share? Or maybe you have a press release you would like to submit or a correction you'd like to request? Send an email to [email protected]. Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter. You can also have them delivered to your phone screen by downloading, or by visiting the Google Play store.