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National/State Study of the Capacity for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Follow-up Tests NEW! |
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Blue Star: A Colorectal Cancer Symbol of Hope |
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Spotlight on Screen for Life |
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A Call to Action Slide Set |
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National/State Study of the Capacity for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Follow-up Tests NEW!
In 2000, CDC began a national assessment of the capacity to perform colorectal cancer screening
tests and follow-up for the U.S. population aged 50 years or older. This national assessment
concluded in 2004. With CDC technical support, state-level capacity assessments were initiated
in 15 states beginning in 2002. Both the national- and state-level capacity assessments will
provide baseline data for the planning of widespread colorectal cancer screening at the
national, state, and local level. For more information, visit the
National/State Study of the Capacity for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Follow-up Tests.
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Blue Star: A Colorectal Cancer
Symbol of Hope
The blue star symbol was recently introduced by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
(NCCRT) and will now represent the fight against colorectal cancer just as the pink ribbon
signifies breast cancer and the red ribbon depicts HIV/AIDS. In a united effort to prevent,
fight, and conquer colorectal cancer, many health organizations around the country are now
using this new symbol. The symbol is a star, representing the eternal memory of those people
whose lives have already been lost to the disease and the shining hope for a future free of
colon cancer. The star is merged with the more common ribbon for awareness theme and assumes
a human shape. This symbol serves to remind us that we are in a battle to prevent colorectal
cancer deaths.
If you are interested in learning more about the blue star pin,
please visit the NCCRT Web site.* NCCRT is a national coalition of more than 50 public, private, and voluntary organizations that provides leadership, advocacy, and long-range planning to reduce the national burden of colorectal cancer.
*Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are
provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an
endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal
Government, and none should be inferred. The CDC is not responsible for the
content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links.
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Spotlight on Screen for Life
Having regular screening tests beginning at age 50 could save your life.
Screening tests can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment works
best and the chance for a full recovery is very high. Screen for Life,
CDC's Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Control screening campaign,
informs men and women aged 50 years or older about the importance of having
regular colorectal cancer screening tests.
For more information, visit the
Spotlight on Screen for Life.
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A Call to Action Slide Set
A Call to Action slide presentation is a training program
developed to raise awareness and knowledge about prevention and early
detection of colorectal cancer among primary care providers. CDC also offers
Web-based tools that providers can use to help patients select screening
options. The slide presentation, A Call to Action: Prevention and Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer,
and online tools can be accessed, ordered, or downloaded online.
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