March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Saves Lives
This March, the Erie County Cancer Services Program (CSP) is partnering with 12 Tops Friendly Markets to provide free FIT kits for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
“We are excited to collaborate with Tops Friendly Markets once again to distribute FIT kits to eligible adults,” said Cancer Services Program Director Michelle Wysocki. “This partnership allows us to raise awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screening, address common misconceptions, and show how easy and private the process can be.”
The FIT Kit is a simple, non-invasive test that allows adults aged 45-75 years to screen for colorectal cancer at home. After collecting a sample, you mail it to a lab using a prepaid envelope. Eligible customers can pick up a kit at participating Tops Pharmacies on select dates in March. Watch this video about how to use a FIT Kit.
“We want to make colorectal cancer screening accessible and convenient for everyone,” Wysocki said. “Our program ensures that eligible Erie County residents can get screened, regardless of their insurance coverage, because early detection saves lives.”
The Erie County Cancer Services Program also provides free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services for uninsured or underinsured adults in Erie County. Additional diagnostic tests, if needed, may also be covered through a New York State program. For more information, visit www.erie.gov/cancerservices or call (716) 858-7376.
March 2025 TOPS Locations, Dates, and Times
ALDEN, NY
12775 Broadway • 3/10/25 • 4-7pm
BUFFALO, NY
425 Niagara • 3/5/25 • 4-7pm
345 Amherst • 3/18/25 • 4-7pm
2101 Elmwood • 3/19/25 • 4-7pm
1275 Jefferson • 3/20/25 • 4-7pm
1460 South Park • 3/26/25 • 4-7pm
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
3865 Union • 3/3/25 • 4-7pm
700 Thruway Plaza Dr. • 3/27/25 • 4-7pm
HAMBURG, NY
6150 South Park • 3/25/25 • 4-7pm
SPRINGVILLE, NY
184 S. Cascade Drive • 3/6/25 • 4-7pm
WEST SENECA, NY
800 Harlem • 3/13/25 • 4-7pm
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
2351 Maple • 3/31/25 • 4-7pm
Schedule updates at cspwny.org.
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Erie County Department of Health, Cancer Services Program: (716) 858-7376 or http://www.erie.gov/cancerservices
New York State Department of Health, Colorectal Cancer: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/colorectal/
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