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Clinician's Information Source:
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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The American Cancer Society offers free materials to help you continue encouraging colorectal
cancer screening among your patients 50 and older.
You play the most important role in getting people screened
for colorectal cancer. If your patients don't hear about screening from you, they may not think they
need it.
Our clear, concise materials can help you explain colorectal cancer tests to patients.
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Get our free patient brochure on colon testing, videos about screening, and other materials. Find sample patient reminder letters, too. Most patients will not get tested unless you tell them to.
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Review the risk factors for colorectal cancer, as well as American Cancer Society screening guidelines for average-risk and high-risk patients.
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Browse recent scientific articles on colorectal cancer risk factors, screening and surveillance.
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View this presentation about colorectal cancer statistics, risk factors, and screening.
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| The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) is a national coalition of public, private, and voluntary organizations whose mission is to advance colorectal cancer control efforts by improving communication, coordination, and collaboration.
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View the humorous TV commercial and striking print ad designed to raise your patients' awareness of colorectal cancer testing.
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NEW! TIME-SAVING, INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED FORMAT
How to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Practice
A Primary Care Clinician's Evidence-Based Toolbox and Guide
Created by clinicians for clinicians, this toolbox can help improve colorectal cancer screening in actual practice. It provides state of the science information, advice to help make your screening practices more efficient, and tools for use in your practice. PDF Version of this toolbox is also available below.
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PDF Version: How to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Practice
A Primary Care Clinician's Evidence-Based Toolbox and Guide
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Continuing Medical Education
Earn CME credit with our course on colorectal cancer prevention and early detection.
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Welcome to Medicare Benefit
New Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for an initial physical exam within one year of enrollment.
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Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures
Nearly 50,000 Americans will die this year from this disease even though it can be detected early when survival rates are dramatically higher.
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CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
Physicians in the US can subscribe to the Society's FREE peer-reviewed journal online. It provides oncologists and primary care doctors with current information on all aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Learn more or access full-text articles and PDFs for free.
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Book for Patients: Quick Facts: Colorectal Cancer
Now the same comprehensive colorectal cancer information on cancer.org is available in a concise, pocket-sized book. It provides the information, support, and tools people need to cope with colon cancer from diagnosis through life after treatment. (List Price: $8.95)
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Cancer Early Detection Guidelines Wall Chart (Spanish/English)
Free wall chart for your office explains ACS guidelines and recommendations for early detection of cancer in asymptomatic individuals. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 to order.
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American Cancer Society/National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable Colorectal Cancer Speakers Bureau
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