This toolkit is for all interested healthcare providers who are would like
to help raise awareness about colorectal cancer prevention and early detection.
Below you will find suggested samples of social media messaging, as well
as printable fact sheets, posters, postcards, and images We’ve made
it easier for you to make a difference by providing you with ideas on
how to take action today. For example:
Share information on your social media outlets about Colorectal Cancer.
Add information about colorectal cancer to your newsletter.
Tweet about Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Host a community event where patients can be active while learning about
local health resources.
Add infographics to your website or social media profile.
How can I make a difference?
Anyone can raise awareness about colorectal cancer and take action toward
prevention. Communities, organizations, families, and individuals can
get involved and spread the word.
Here are just a few ideas:
Talk to your patients about the importance of getting screened for colorectal
cancer starting at age 50.
Encourage patients to get active - exercise may help reduce the risk of
colorectal cancer
Encourage your patients
over 50 to use this tool kit to learn more about colorectal cancer screening tests
and share information with others.
True or false? You should get tested regularly for colorectal cancer starting
at age 50.
Answer: Starting at age 50, get tested regularly for colorectal cancer.
Learn more
Sample Announcement for Newsletter, Listserv, or Media Release
Cut and paste this text into your newsletter, listserv, or media release.
Add local details and quotes from your organization.
Colorectal cancer affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most often
found in people ages 50 and older.
Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death and the third
most commonly diagnosed cancer for men and women combined. It affects
about 1 in 20 Americans.
The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly
starting at age 50. There are often no signs or symptoms of colorectal
cancer - that’s why it’s so important to get screened.
To increase awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screening,
[your organization] is proudly participating in Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Month. Locally in 2018, 92 Maryland residents are affected by colorectal cancer.
People over age 50 have the highest risk of colorectal cancer. You may
also be at higher risk if you are African American, smoke, or have a family
history of colorectal cancer. African Americans should be screened at
the age of 45.
Everyone can take these healthy steps to help prevent colorectal cancer:
Get screened starting at age 50.
Encourage your family members and friends over age 50 to get screened.
Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
Get plenty of physical activity and eat healthy.
For more information, visit frederickhealth.org/colorectalscreening
Infographics and Images
Share these statistics and infographics on your social media outlets
Contact fellow healthcare providers and ask to share colorectal cancer
prevention information with their patients.
Host a Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month event at your office. Give out
information about colorectal screenings and talk about the importance
of getting screened.
