El centro Ralph Lauren Center (RLC) de MSK ofrece a la comunidad de Harlem y sus alrededores un fácil acceso a los exámenes de detección del cáncer de mama, de cuello de útero, de próstata y colorrectal, así como a la derivación para la detección del cáncer pulmonar en otros centros del MSK según el consumo actual o pasado de tabaco.
Si no tienes seguro o no es suficiente y resides en el Estado de Nueva York, puedes acceder a los exámenes de detección del cáncer de mama, de cuello de útero y colorrectal sin costo alguno a través del Programa de Servicios Oncológicos del Estado de Nueva York. El personal de MSK RLC le dirá si cumple con los requisitos para formar parte de este programa.
MSK ofrece atención especializada en cada uno de nuestros centros, incluyendo mamografías sin cita previa en el Ralph Lauren Center (RLC).
- Breast cancer
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During a visit to RLC for breast cancer screening, you will have a mammogram the same day. You don’t need a prescription or an appointment. If you do have a prescription, please bring it with you to the RLC visit. You can walk-in Monday through Friday, from to We welcome people with or without insurance. If the insurance you have is not accepted, we may be able to help cover the cost.
To learn if you are eligible for a breast cancer screening test, visit MSK’s Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines.
- Cervical cancer
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During a visit to RLC for cervical cancer screening, you will get a Pap smear (also called a Pap test) the same day.
To learn if you are eligible for a cervical cancer screening test, visit MSK’s Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines.
- Colorectal cancer
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During a visit to RLC for colorectal cancer screening, you will have 2 options to choose from:
A colonoscopy is the only test that can find and prevent cancer. It finds polyps and removes them during the same procedure. Polyps are abnormal (not normal) growths on the inside lining of the colon that can grow into cancer. The RLC care team can refer you to a location convenient for you to get a colonoscopy.
A FIT test looks for blood in your stool (poop). It can be given to you during the visit at RLC. If you have a telemedicine appointment, the FIT test will be mailed to you. You give a stool sample for this test and send it to a lab for testing. If there are signs of blood in your stool, you will have a follow-up colonoscopy. The RLC care team can refer you to a location convenient for you to get a colonoscopy.
To learn if you are eligible for a colorectal cancer screening test, visit MSK’s Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines.
- Prostate cancer
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During a visit to RLC for prostate cancer screening, we will take a sample of your blood for a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test the same day. A PSA test is a simple blood test for PSA, a protein made by cells in your prostate. The prostate cancer screening test measures how much PSA is in your blood. PSA is a protein made by cells in your prostate. It’s normal to have a low level of PSA.
To learn if you are eligible for a prostate cancer screening test, visit MSK’s Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines.
- Lung cancer
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During a visit to RLC for lung cancer screening, you'll provide your age, health history, and smoking history. Our care team will use this information to determine if you qualify for a lung cancer screening test. You may qualify if you are 50 or older and smoke now or used to smoke. If the screening test is right for you, MSK will arrange a free ride to your appointment and back. This may be on the same day as your visit or at a different time that works for you.
To learn if you are eligible for a lung cancer screening test, visit MSK’s Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines.
Si le diagnosticaron cáncer
Estamos aquí para ayudarle. Nuestros médicos, enfermeros y otros especialistas trabajan juntos en equipos de tratamiento para cada paciente y tienen experiencia en el cuidado de personas con el tipo de cáncer que padece. Además de su atención médica, su equipo también desarrollará un plan de atención para su bienestar general, incluso apoyo para su familia y sus seres queridos.
MSK acepta la mayoría de los planes de seguro de salud, y tenemos un equipo dedicado capaz de ayudar en la orientación de cualquier pregunta relacionada con el seguro. Si no tiene seguro, haremos todo el esfuerzo posible por ayudar. Llame al 646-497-9176 o visite www.mskcc.org/insurance-assistance.