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Where to get a free or low-cost colonoscopy in Wilmington, Delaware

Black Americans have the highest colorectal-cancer incidence and mortality of any racial group in the US: roughly 20% higher incidence and 40% higher mortality than white Americans (ACS, 2024).

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How to get colorectal cancer screening free or at low cost in Wilmington

If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Screening for Life. If you don't qualify, the 3 community health centers below charge by income.

  • Screening for Life

    Delaware's program for residents who qualify. Confirm which test it pays for before you book.

    Call 302-744-1040 Check eligibility

  • 3 community health centers in Wilmington

    Federally qualified health centers, required to see you regardless of ability to pay, with fees on a sliding scale by income.

    See the list

When you call, ask

  • "Do you offer colorectal cancer screening at this location?"
  • "What would it cost me without insurance, on your sliding scale?"

Community health centers in Wilmington

3 federally qualified community health centers in Wilmington charge on a sliding scale by income and see patients regardless of insurance. Call ahead to confirm the site offers colorectal cancer screening and to book.

See every community clinic in Wilmington

Delaware's free colorectal cancer screening program

If you are uninsured or under-insured, Delaware's program says it provides colorectal cancer screening for residents who qualify. Confirm which test it pays for, and whether a follow-up colonoscopy is covered, before the test is done.

Screening for Life

Call 302-744-1040 Program details and eligibility Full Delaware eligibility guide

The clinics above screen free or at low cost. If you would rather start at home, a FIT stool kit is a screening option guidelines recognize; a positive result still needs a colonoscopy:

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After your screening

Other free screening in Wilmington

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