Cancer Education and Early Detection Program (NJCEED)
 
Contact Information
Roslyn Council
609-292-8540
1-800-328-3838
e-mail

New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program
Department of Health & Senior Services
P.O. Box 364
Trenton, NJ 08625-0364
Web site
 
Hours of Service
8:30 a.m. to - 5:00 p.m. for State Office
Hours vary for the 23 lead NJCCED Programs throughout the state.
Clients who are interested can call
1-800-328-3838 for a program in their area.
 
How to Apply

Call Department of Health & Senior Services
50 E. State Street, 6th floor
P.O. Box 364
Trenton, NJ 08625-0364
609-292-8540
1-800-328-3838
 
Parent Organization
The Department of Health and Senior Services
NJCEED
P.O. Box 364
Trenton, NJ 08625
Web site
 
Program Description
The Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED) Program provides breast, cervical, prostate and colorectal cancer outreach, education and screening services to eligible people who are of low income and are uninsured or underinsured.  Services are provided through 23 screening programs in 21 counties.

 

Services for women:
  • Cervical Cancer screenings which may include a pap smear and pelvic exam
  • Breast Cancer screenings which may include: a clinical breast exam, mammogram, and instructions on breast self-examination
  • Colorectal Cancer screenings which may include: fecal occult blood test (FOBT), colonoscopy, and/or flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Education regarding risk factors and the importance of Early Detection

 

Services for men:
  • Prostate Cancer screenings which may include: a digital rectal exam and prostate specific antigen test (PSA)
  • Colorectal Cancer screenings which may include: fecal occult blood test (FOBT), colonoscopy, and/or flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Breast Cancer screenings (for men at high-risk for breast cancer)
 
Fees
No Fee
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:
Must reside in New Jersey
women age 18 years and older
men age 50 years and older
High-risk populations and anyone with a personal or family history may begin screening at a younger age
Must be uninsured or underinsured
 
Income Requirements:
Must be within 250% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL). For calendar year 2008, the FPL for a family of one equals $10,400. Multiply that by a factor of 250% making the allowable annual income $26,000 for a family of one.
  [For a complete listing of eligibility guidelines visit http://www.state.nj.us/health/cancer/njceed/eligibility.shtml#CHART]
 
Areas Served
All counties
 
Language Translation Services
Varies by Department/County
 
Further Information
 
 
Program Web Site Address
http://nj.gov/health/cancer/njceed/