When detected early both breast and cervical cancers can be treated more effectively. Women who discuss breast cancer screening with their physicians are up to 12 times more likely to receive a mammogram than women who do not.
Helpful Brochures and Booklets
Information regarding the early detection of breast and cervical cancer. These materials are designed to guide and assist health professionals responsible for providing screening services for women.
Breast Algorithms These algorithms were developed by an expert panel of California providers specifically for primary care clinicians, who play a key role in ensuring that women receive timely diagnostic and follow-up services.
Cervical Algorithms These algorithms, cytologic and histologic, were developed in response to the recommendations of the Bethesda 2000 committee for the purpose of providing clinicians with guidelines on cervical cancer screening and follow-up.
Diagnosis and Treatment Guide A resource for women undergoing diagnostic work-up for breast cancer and for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. The information included covers various diagnosis and treatment procedures and options available. Also available in Thai and Russian.
Clinical Breast Examination Brochure A step-by-step explanation of what a woman should expect from a clinical breast exam. A useful tool for providers to help women feel at ease during the exam.
Breast Self Examination Brochure - Do It For Yourself A step-by-step guide for woman to perform her monthly breast self examination. Breast self examination can be a useful tool in screening for breast cancer.
Reminder Cards A perfect card for health providers to send to women
to remind them it’s time for their yearly clinical breast exam, mammogram
and Pap test. The card is bilingual and has ample space for a health
provider to add a personalized message.
Cancer Detection Section Information Packet A series of fact sheets, charts and graphs on the Cancer Detection Section and the programs it administers. Includes facts and statistics on breast, cervical and prostate cancers.
