Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.1 The Love Your Colon initiative was created to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and the importance of screening. If found early, colorectal cancer is preventable and treatable.2
Together, we can drive action. That’s why Genentech launched the Love Your Colon initiative in partnership with a community of:
- Doctors
- Researchers
- Pharmacists
- Cancer survivors
- Advocates
- Health insurers
Patient Resources for Download
These tools and resources are intended to educate patients on the importance of screening—and they’re available in English, Mandarin, and Spanish.
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AM I AT RISK FOR COLORECTAL CANCER? (FACT SHEET)
Some people with colorectal cancer may not experience symptoms at first. This fact sheet reviews who may be at a greater risk of colorectal cancer and what people should do if they have any of the risk factors. -
COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS (POSTER)
Increasing awareness for colorectal cancer and regular screenings can save lives. Print and hang this poster to encourage patients, employees, plan members, and their families to get screened. -
SCREENINGS HELP SAVE LIVES (FACT SHEET)
This one-page fact sheet explains how serious colorectal cancer can be and how screening can help find small problems before they turn into colorectal cancer. -
WHICH SCREENING TEST IS RIGHT FOR ME? (IN-OFFICE HANDOUT)
This in-office handout compares, in patient-friendly terminology, four screenings for colorectal cancer: colonoscopy, FOBT, Cologuard, and FIT. -
PREVENTATIVE VS. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS (FACT SHEET)
Health insurance covers the cost of colorectal cancer screening, depending on whether it’s considered a preventive or diagnostic test. This fact sheet explains the difference between the two tests.
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Complete and submit a form electronically.
Downloadable Resource for Healthcare Professionals
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PATIENT NAVIGATION SCRIPT
This tool includes FAQs, objection handling, and sample dialogue for talking to patients.
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Complete and submit a form electronically.
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American Cancer Society. About colorectal cancer. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/CRC/PDF/Public/8604.00.pdf. Accessed February 18, 2021.
American Cancer Society. About colorectal cancer. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/CRC/PDF/Public/8604.00.pdf. Accessed February 18, 2021.
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American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2020. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2020/cancer-facts-and-figures-2020.pdf. Accessed February 18, 2021.
American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2020. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2020/cancer-facts-and-figures-2020.pdf. Accessed February 18, 2021.
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