The MSK Ralph Lauren Center (RLC) offers Harlem and the surrounding community convenient access to screening for breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancers, as well as referrals for lung cancer screening at other MSK locations based on your current or past tobacco use.
If you are uninsured or underinsured and a resident of New York State, you may be able to access screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers with no out-of-pocket cost through the New York State Cancer Services Program. Staff at MSK RLC will help determine if you are eligible for this program.
Make an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, please call the MSK Ralph Lauren Center at 212-987-1777.
When you come in to MSK RLC, you will speak with an advanced practice provider (APP). These healthcare providers receive specialized training and work alone or with a doctor to care for you.
The APP will discuss your health history with you and help determine your eligibility for each cancer screening available at MSK RLC.
Available Cancer Screenings at MSK RLC
If you are eligible for:
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Breast cancer screening, you will have a clinical breast exam and a mammogram the same day.VIDEO | 27:10Watch this video to learn what causes cervical cancer and how HPV vaccination and regular screening can help prevent the disease.Video Details
- Cervical cancer screening, you will receive a Pap smear the same day.
- Colorectal cancer screening, you will receive a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kit to take home. If you had a telemedicine appointment, you will receive your kit in the mail. You provide a stool sample for this kit and send the sample directly to a testing lab.
- Prostate cancer screening, you will have your blood drawn for a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test the same day.
- Lung cancer screening, you will be referred to MSK’s lung cancer screening program, which offers low-dose CT scans at most of our other locations. The scan is a separate appointment.
You will receive a letter in the mail with your test results. If you have an abnormal result, a provider from MSK will call you to discuss the next steps.
If You Are Diagnosed With Cancer
We are here for you. Our doctors, nurses, and other specialists work together on treatment teams for each patient and are experienced in caring for people with the type of cancer you have. In addition to your medical care, your team will also develop a plan to care for your total well-being, including support for your family and loved ones.
MSK accepts most health insurance plans, and we have a dedicated team able to assist in navigating any insurance-related questions. If you’re not covered, we make every effort to help. Call 646-497-9176 or visit www.mskcc.org/insurance-assistance.
