Early disease detection, patient care coordination, and patient-focused care management are important for achieving positive outcomes and patient satisfaction. Each of the tools and resources on this page presents strategies for your consideration.
WHAT'S YOUR REASON FOR A MAMMOGRAM?
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women.1 However, with regular screening, women are more likely to detect breast cancer early.2 This campaign is designed to boost awareness of the importance of breast cancer screening and increase mammograms among appropriate candidates.
LOVE YOUR COLON
Love Your Colon was created to help diagnose and prevent colorectal cancer. Download the Love Your Colon tools and resources to help payers, employers, and providers communicate the importance of colorectal cancer screenings.
CARE FORWARD
Care Forward helps care managers, patients and caregivers prepare for the unexpected, which could occur at any stage of life. This program provides tools and resources to help plan for future medical care, including how to create an advance care plan and facilitate difficult conversations.
Screen Your Lungs
ScreenYourLungs.org raises awareness about the benefits of screening for lung cancer. The campaign encourages high risk patients to be proactive about lung cancer screenings as a preventive health measure and provides them resources to discuss with their doctor.
LET'S TALK TREATMENT OPTIONS
Let's Talk Treatment Options is a web-based application designed to advance patient empowerment and shared decision-making between patients and providers. A disease awareness poster and leave-behind are also available.
CARE MANAGER MS PROGRAM
The Care Manager Multiple Sclerosis (MS) program is designed to support patients with MS through their experiences and outcomes. The program includes a live workshop and a website with educational tools and downloadable resources for patients.
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Cancer Facts & Figures 2017. American Cancer Society website. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2017/cancer-facts-and-figures-2017.pdf. Accessed May 25, 2017.
Cancer Facts & Figures 2017. American Cancer Society website. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2017/cancer-facts-and-figures-2017.pdf. Accessed May 25, 2017.
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American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society recommendations for the early detection of breast cancer. American Cancer Society website. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.html. Revised August 18, 2016. Accessed May 23, 2017.
American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society recommendations for the early detection of breast cancer. American Cancer Society website. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.html. Revised August 18, 2016. Accessed May 23, 2017.
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