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
During my first colonoscopy my doctor found several polyps and removed them without any complications. I’ve just recently had my second colonoscopy and received a clean bill of health. This is a simple procedure that provides early detection, and colorectal cancer is very treatable is found early.
People have misconceptions about having this procedure done. I’m telling my story to help normalize this procedure and motivate others to get screened.
Sue Flammang – Coos Bay
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