Your cancer screen time, that is.
Put your health first. 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Cancer is one of the greatest health threats Missourians face. Cancer screening is safe, effective, and should be a regular part of your life. Screening can catch cancer early when it may be easier to treat, or detect changes before cancer develops. We’re here to make cancer screening easier for you. Take your first step to get screened today.
Here’s what you need to know about cancer screening in Missouri:
Access For All
Every Missourian should have a fair and just opportunity to live a longer, healthier life free from cancer regardless of how much money they make, the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or where they live.
An Affordable Health Choice
Missouri has free and low-cost programs to help everyone get screened, even those without insurance or a primary care physician.
Safety First
To address pandemic safety concerns, facilities that offer screenings have precautions in place to keep you safe.
Find a Screening Center
Additional Resources
Show Me Healthy Women
Show Me Healthy Women offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women who meet age, income and insurance guidelines.
Medicaid Expansion
Under Medicaid expansion, the Missouri Department of Social Services may be able to help you with certain medical costs.
Who We Are
At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. We research cancer and its causes to find more answers and better treatments. We fight for lifesaving policy changes. We provide everything from emotional support to the latest cancer information for those who have been touched by cancer. We promote healthy lifestyles to help you prevent cancer. And we encourage making cancer screening a regular part of your life. Screening tests can help find cancer early, when it may be easier to treat.
Testimonials
TERRY
Colon Cancer Survivor
“Cancer screening might save your life.”
Dave
Colon and Prostate Cancer Survivor
“If I’d gotten my colonoscopy when it was recommended, I could’ve avoided surgery, treatment, and the emotional toll I put on my family.”
Maria
Breast Cancer Survivor
“Like me, many people without health insurance have access to tests that are so important and prevent further harm, and that is very important.”
Our Partners
The American Cancer Society couldn’t do what we do without the support of our partners. Here’s who’s joined us in getting Missourians to increase their cancer screen time.
Cancer Helpline 800-227-2345