Talking to your patients

Here are a few talking points you can use when speaking to patients about colorectal cancer screening:

  • Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer, but it doesn’t have to be.
  • Screening can prevent the cancer or catch it early when it’s highly treatable.
  • Most insurance plans cover 100% of the cost of screening with no co-pays or deductibles. Even without insurance, there are low cost, reliable options. Let’s talk about the one that is right for you.
  • Get screened!
  • Then, talk about your experience and encourage other people you know to be screened too.

 

Your Stories

/></a>I get screened every five years for colorectal cancer because of my family history. When my brother had a polyp removed, he encouraged my siblings and I to get screened. At my last screening my doctor found a polyp, but since it was found early and was not cancerous I was able to have it removed without any complications. Immediately after, I reached out to my brothers and sister and shared my experience as another reminder to get screened.</p> <p style=I get screened every five years for colorectal cancer because of my family history. When my brother had a polyp removed, he encouraged my siblings and I to get screened. At my last screening my doctor found a polyp, but since it was found early and was not cancerous I was able to have it removed without any complications. Immediately after, I reached out to my brothers and sister and shared my experience as another reminder to get screened.

Get screened regularly and encourage people you know to get screened too. Your story can save a life.

Peggy Madison – Roseburg


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