Resources
WA State
Note: In Washington State, it has been legislatively mandated that insurance plans must include and cover screening for colorectal cancer.
- Cancer Lifeline - offers classes and support in the Seattle area - www.cancerlifeline.org
- Gilda's Club - free support services in location across Washington - www.gildasclubseattle.org
- King County Public Health - program for screening and support - www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/chronic/colon.aspx
- Washington State Department of Health - program for screening and support - www.doh.wa.gov
Early Detection Saves Lives!
Colorectal Cancer Information
Recommendations from the Colorectal Careline
- Clinical Trials Information - http://www.colorectalcareline.org/resources/ct.php
- Durable Medial Equipment - http://www.colorectalcareline.org/resources/supplies.php
- End of Life Assistance - http://www.colorectalcareline.org/resources/life.php
- General Colorectcal Cancer Information - http://www.colorectalcareline.org/resources/general.php
- Patient and Caregiver Support - http://www.colorectalcareline.org/resources/support.php
- Pharmaceutical Information - http://www.colorectalcareline.org/resources/pharm.php
- Targeted Therapy and Colorectal Cancer - http://www.colorectalcareline.org/resources/pdf/targeted_therapy.pdf
- Transportation and Assistance - http://www.colorectalcareline.org/resources/trans.php
Pamphlets
- Colon Cancer Awareness Card: English Spanish (These cards are orderable and available for distribution)
- Colon STARS Brochure: English
- Colonoscopy Fact Sheet: English Spanish Vietnamese
- Fecal Occult Blood (FOBT): English and Spanish
- Screening Guidelines for patients: English Spanish Vietnamese
- Screening Sheet for physicians: English
- Stories of Survival in Washington State: English
- Treatment organizers: English Chinese Russian Spanish
