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These
tools and resources were gathered to assist
physicians in educating their patients about
breast,
cervical,
colorectal,
and prostate
cancers. Posters, brochures, fact sheets,
fliers, and letters have been grouped together
to make access more convenient.
Cancer Facts for Women: Asian Language
Materials
These American Cancer Society materials
give an overview of the cancers that most
frequently affect women, and also discusses
risk factors for developing the cancers, as
well as the guidelines for early detection.
The types of cancer discussed are breast,
lung, colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, and
cervical.
| Breast
Cancer |
A
Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
and Treatment
The State of California requires that
physicians give a copy of "A Woman's
Guide to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and
Treatment" to patients before a
breast biopsy or who have been diagnosed
with cancer.
Mammogram Reminder:
Once Is Not Enough
"Please, Schedule Your Mammogram
Today".
The American Cancer Society has interactive
tools that will send email messages
each year reminding women to schedule
a mammogram.
Common Myths
About Breast Cancer
Misinformation can keep you from recognizing
and minimizing your own risk of breast
cancer or getting the very best possible
care. California Department of Health
Services has a web page that discusses
10 common myths about breast cancer.
Breast Cancer
Fact Sheet: Cancer Research And Prevention
Foundation
The Cancer Research and Prevention
Foundation has published a web-based
fact sheet that discusses prevention,
risk factors, symptoms, early detection
and treatment of breast cancer.
Breast Exam:
Frequently Asked Questions
National Women’s Health Information
Center published this FAQ Sheet to educate
women about Breast Self-Examination.
How To Perform
A Breast Self-Examination
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has
published a web-based article that describes
6 easy steps for breast self-examination.
How Is Breast
Cancer Found? - American Cancer Society
Guidelines For Early Breast Cancer Detection
The earlier breast cancer is
found, the better the chances that treatment
will work. The ACS recommends excellent
guidelines for finding breast cancer
early in women without symptoms.
Mammography
Today
The US Department of Health
and Human Services provides an informative
web site that addresses mammography
related frequently asked questions and
answers.
Do it for yourself, do it for your family
This brochure was developed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and
the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It encourages women in
their forties and older to get a mammogram every 1 to 2 years.
Mammograms...Not Just Once, but for a Lifetime
This National Cancer Institute two-page, easy-to-read pamphlet defines
mammography, tells who needs this important examination, and describes the procedure.
Mammograms...Not Just Once, but for Lifetime bookmarks
National Cancer Institute
Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for All Women
This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet contains information that
women need to know while waiting for their mammogram results, including
common breast changes at various life stages, types of follow-up
testing, and types of biopsies. It helps women understand their
screening results and emphasizes that not all breast changes mean
cancer.
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Cancer |
Cervical
Cancer Brochure – “What Every Woman
Should Know?”
Los Angeles County Department of Health
Services offers a multilingual web brochure
about cervical cancer, which also answers
many frequently asked questions about
cervical cancer.
Cervical Cancer:
What Women Need To Know
California Department of Health
Services website that points out the
risk factors, signs, detection procedures,
treatments and chances of surviving
cervical cancer.
Fact Sheet:
Cervical Cancer
The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
has a web-based fact sheet that discusses
prevention, risk factors, symptoms,
early detection and treatment of cervical
cancer.
California Cervical
Cancer Fact Sheet
The California Department of Health
Services website provides information
regarding trends & risk factors related
to developing and dying from cervical
cancer by race and ethnicity. It also
suggests timelines for Cervical Cancer
Screening.
Cervical Cancer
Screening And Treatment Information
The California Department of Health
Services website provides information
and eligibility requirements for free
cancer screening services.
Understanding Cervical Changes: A Health Guide for All Women
This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet contains information that
women need to know about Pap testing, including HPV testing,
interpreting abnormal test results and next steps, the importance of
follow-up, and treatments for cell changes. It emphasizes that not all
cervical changes mean cancer.
Pap Tests: A Healthy Habit for You
This easy to read, color brochure tells a woman the importance of
getting a Pap test. It explains who should request one, how often it
should be done, and where to go to get the test.
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| Colorectal
Cancer |
Cancer
Facts For Men
This
American Cancer Society pamphlet gives
an overview of the cancers that most
frequently affect men, and also details
factors related to developing cancer.
It also provides guidelines for early
detection.
Factors and
Causes of Cancers of the Colon and Rectum
Colorectal cancer risk factors,
symptoms, early detection, treatment
and prevention tool have been developed
and operated by NexCura and NCERx, two
major medical communications providers.
Colorectal Cancer
Screening Saves Lives
In this brochure the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention provides answers
to commonly asked question about colorectal
cancer.
Colon Testing
Can Save Your Life
This American Cancer Society pamphlet
gives an overview of the cancers that
most affect men and offers tips on how
to lower your risk of colon cancer.
You Can Prevent
Colorectal Cancer
The Harvard Center For Cancer Prevention
provides frequently asked questions
related to prevention of colorectal
cancer.
If You are 50 Years or Older, Ask your Doctor about Colorectal Cancer Screening!
This American College of Gastroenterology poster promotes colorectal cancer screening. It can also be ordered from:
The American College of Gastroenterology
4900 South 31st Street, Suite B
Arlington, VA 22206
703.820.7400
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| Prostate
Cancer |
Fact Sheet:Prostate
Cancer
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
created a web-based educational kit
that discusses prevention, risk factors,
symptoms, early detection and treatment
of colorectal cancer.
Stay Healthy
At Any Age Sponsored by the
Agency For Healthcare Research and Quality,
US department of Health and Human Services,
this pocket guide offers suggestions
on how to prevent disease for adults
and adults over 50. It also provides
risk factors for a variety of diseases
and screening tests.
Cancer Facts
For Men
This American Cancer Society pamphlet
gives an overview of the cancers that
most frequently affect men, and also
details risk-factors for developing
cancer. It also promotes the need for
early detection.
Understanding Prostate Changes: A Health Guide for Men
This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet informs men about the
spectrum of prostate conditions (both non-cancerous and prostate cancer)that occur with age. It emphasizes that not all prostate changes mean prostate cancer, and provides information about symptoms, treatment options, and types of tests that detect these conditions.
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Cancer Screening - Patient & Physician Resources
