Cancer is one of the top ten causes of death in the country and the second leading cause of death in Baltimore City. Almost 33,000 people have cancer in Baltimore City. However, many cancers can be prevented. You can lower your risk for getting some types of cancer by making healthy choices in your daily life. Being active, not using tobacco, and eating healthy foods are all healthy choices. To find and treat cancer early, you can get screenings.
Things that put you at risk for some types of cancer are:
- Smoking
- Getting too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds
- Being overweight or obese
- Drinking too much alcohol
You can lower your risk for getting some types of cancer by making healthy choices in your daily life. Being active, not using tobacco, and eating healthy foods are all healthy choices.
There are many resources available to help prevent or treat cancer. To find and treat cancer early, you can get screenings.
Screening in Baltimore City
To find out about local cancer screening programs, please contact:
- Baltimore City Cancer Program | 410-328-4673
- Medstar Cancer Screening Guide |
Colorectal Screening: 410-350-8216; Breast/Cervical Screenings: 410-350-2001
Tobacco and Cancer Coalition
The Baltimore City Tobacco and Cancer Coalition is a diverse of public health professionals and representatives of non-profits, community-based, faith-based, academic, federally-qualified health centers, and hospitals that come together on a quarterly basis to address cancer and associated health disparities.
- Quarterly Meeting Minutes
Tobacco Cancer Coalition meeting minutes
- Resources
Maryland Department of Health Center for Cancer Prevention and Control
Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Maryland Tobacco Quitline
These programs are free for residents who are eligible. Although screening is the best way to decrease your risk of colon cancer, you also can improve your overall health and decrease your risk if you: