Milliman Consultants and Actuaries: Cancer Screening: Payer Cost/Benefit thru Employee Benefits Programs Some of the biggest successes and most effective weapons in the war on cancer — screening (early detection) and prevention — are not being used as effectively as they should be. Leading authorities have established that cancer screenings for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers are effective at reducing these cancers' incidence, severity and mortality. This November 2005 paper, which was commissioned by C-Change and the American Cancer Society, demonstrates that covering and promoting full compliance with established screening recommendations thru employer-sponsored programs is low cost and cost effective for employee benefit programs.
"HPV Vaccine — What You Need to Know" (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fact sheet; September 2006) English version (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)* www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-hpv.pdf Spanish version (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*www.immunize.org/vis/sp_hpv.pdf
Note: This Vaccine Information Statement eventually will be available in as many as 37 languages. As they become available, versions will be posted on the Immunization Action Coalition Web site at www.immunize.org/vis/#hpv.
Michigan Health Promotions Clearinghouse — Order form for cancer education materials (updated Feb. 12, 2009; available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*
The Clearinghouse offers printed materials ranging
from brochures to posters to educate residents about breast, cervical and
colorectal cancers; all materials are available free of
charge in limited quantities to Michigan residents. Sources for the
materials include the Michigan Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program,
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Cancer
Society, and the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation.
Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
The most common types of cancer among women are breast, lung, colon, uterine, and ovarian. Several studies suggest that lesbians and bisexual women get less routine care than other women, including breast and cervical cancer screening. The reasons for this include: low rates of health insurance; fear of discrimination; and past negative experience with health care providers. The American Cancer Society (ACS) has created this brochure to help raise awareness. The brochure contains information about risk factors, as well as prevention and early detection recommendations for breast, gynecological, lung, skin, and colon cancers. To order copies of the booklet, contact your local ACS office or phone ACS toll-free at 800-ACS-2345.
Cervical Cancer: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself English:www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/cervical-cancer-what-you-can-do Spanish:www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/cervical-cancer-what-you-can-do/espanol
Did you know that Latinas have a higher incidence of invasive cervical cancer than non-Latinas? This is because a large percentage of Hispanic/Latina women are diagnosed at an advanced stage of cervical cancer and this number increases with age. To address the needs of Hispanic/Latina women, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has developed a publication, available in both Spanish and English, that stresses the importance of Pap tests in preventing cervical cancer. The booklet includes information about the causes cervical cancer and how the disease can be prevented. To order copies of this free booklet, call 800-4-CANCER (toll free) or visit https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/ncipubs/details.asp?pid=1315.
Cervical Cancer: What Vietnamese Women Should Know English:www.nci.nih.gov/cancerinfo/cervical-screening-vietnamese Vietnamese:www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/cervical-screening-vietnamese.pdf(available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*
Cervical cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Vietnamese women in the United States. In fact, Vietnamese women have the highest rate of cervical cancer — five times higher than that of non-Hispanic white women. This disparity is largely the result of low rates of cervical cancer screening among Vietnamese women. Getting screened with a Pap test on a regular basis can help women prevent cervical cancer. It can also help detect cancer early, increasing the chances of survival.
To address the needs of Vietnamese women, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has developed this publication, available in both Vietnamese and English, that stresses the importance of Pap tests in preventing cervical cancer. The booklet is a resource for Vietnamese women, containing information on what causes cervical cancer and how it can be prevented.
To order copies of this free booklet, call 800-4-CANCER (toll free) or visit https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/ncipubs/details.asp?pid=1314.
HPV: Common Infection. Common Reality www.cdc.gov/STD/HPV/default.htm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed posters and brochures to raise awareness about HPV. The patient education materials were focus tested with individuals from the general public between the ages of 18 and 29 who were African American, Caucasian, or Hispanic. The free posters and brochures are available in both English and Spanish. They can be ordered online at www2a.cdc.gov/nchstp_od/piweb/stdorderform.asp (scroll down to the bottom of the page).
What is a Pap Smear? English:http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov/pubs/papsmear-english.pdf(available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)* Spanish:
http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov/pubs/papsmear-spanish.pdf(available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Population Affairs has developed this easy-to-read brochure about Pap smears and published it in English and Spanish. Copies can be obtained free of charge by contacting the office via phone at 866-640-PUBS (7827) or e-mail at clearinghouse@dhhsopa.net.
What Women Should Know About Cervical Cancer and the Human Papilloma Virus
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has created this easy-to-understand booklet to answer many of the questions women have about HPV and cervical cancer and to help women make informed decisions about HPV testing. To order copies, contact your local ACS office or phone ACS toll-free at 800-ACS-2345.
A Woman's Guide to Understanding HPV and Cervical Cancer English:www.arhp.org/patienteducation/onlinebrochures/
makingsenseofcervicalcancer.cfm Spanish:www.arhp.org/patienteducation/onlinebrochures/makingsenseof
cervicalcancer_spanish.cfm
The Association of Health Professionals has created this brochure to help educate women about HPV and cervical cancer, including newly available technologies, with focused information for women currently undergoing screening. HPV and cervical cancer screening are complex interrelated topics that many women find confusing. This publication aims to answer questions and help to facilitate communication between patients and providers. To request printed copies of the brochure in either English or Spanish, e-mail education@arhp.org.
Inside Cancer Internet Site http://insidecancer.org
This award-winning Web site, operated by the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, offers users a multimedia guide to cancer biology. Through animations and expert interviews, visitors learn the hallmarks of cancer, cancer causes and prevention, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and cancer pathways. The site was produced by a grant from the National Center for Research Resources, a component of the National Institutes of Health.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month resources available through the Michigan Cancer Consortium Monthly Theme Calendar (Note: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is observed in January.)
National Cancer Institute — "Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle" Web Site http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov
This site offers a reliable source for individuals and healthcare providers who are seeking: risk information for six common cancer types (breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin); steps to reduce an individual's risk; tips for understanding cancer news stories; and tools an individual can use with his/her provider to manage his/her cancer risk.
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(Michigan Department of Community Health fact sheet; January 2010 revision) (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*