Quality Insights of Pennsylvania

Don’t let your patients’ embarrassment get in the way! Talk to your patients about colorectal cancer and the importance of regular screening.

Provider Resources

• Guidelines for ordering educational handouts from National Cancer Institute
• National Cancer Institute – Colorectal Cancer Prevention Web page for professionals
• National Cancer Institute – Colorectal Cancer Screening Web page for professionals
• National Cancer Institute – SEER Stat Fact Sheets
• American College of Gastroenterology – Updated Colorectal Cancer Guidelines

Materials

• National Cancer Institute – seven printable publications (Spanish available)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Screen For Life Campaign printable handouts

Patient Resources

• National Cancer Institute – Colorectal Cancer Prevention Web page for patients
• CDC Web site – basic information including fact sheets and printable resources
• National Cancer Institute – Colorectal Cancer Screening Web page for patients
• Colon Cancer Alliance
• American Cancer Society – Learn about Colon and Rectum Cancer Web page
• American Cancer Society – Colon Testing Saves Lives Web page