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Materials to educate and spread the word about the importance of early breast and cervical cancer detection.

Breast Cancer Information
Educational Materials
Cervical Cancer Screening Brochure
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Cervical Cancer Screening Brochure - Do It For Yourself. Do It For Your Family.?
Basic information about cervical cancer (or cancer of the cervix) and cervical cancer screening, along with information about how to receive FREE cervical cancer screening from the Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts. The brochure is available in five languages: English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese.
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Eligibility Quiz
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What do you know about breast cancer?
There are two versions of this material. They dispel some of the myths about breast cancer including having no family history, the size of a woman’s breasts and having no symptoms. Eligibility criteria for Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts is included on the material.
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CBE Brochure
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Clinical Breast Examination Brochure
A step-by-step explanation of what a woman should expect from a clinical breast examination.
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BSE brochure
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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.
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Diagnosis and Treatment Guide
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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.
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BCAM 2002 Table Tent
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Are you a woman...Are you getting older?
This 3-sided piece highlights the two most important tools to finding breast cancer early: clinical breast exams and mammograms. It’s small enough to fit on a counter-top at a clinic, provider’s office, or in local businesses that support breast cancer education and outreach.
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BCAM 2003 Poster
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Posters
These posters are designed to meet the specifications of transit systems. They can also be used in clinics, provider’s offices, community centers and other outreach venues. They feature a photo and quote from a woman who has been served by Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts. Size: 27½”x11”
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BCAM 2003 Card
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Cards
These cards can be sent in a #10 envelope or used just as a postcard. Use them as reminder cards for women or to announce an upcoming event in your area. They feature a photo and quote from a woman who has been served by Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts. Size: 4”x9”.
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BCAM 2003 Bookmark
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bookmarks
The bookmark reminds women that being a woman and getting older are two of the biggest risk factors for a breast cancer diagnosis.  Use them at outreach events or to place in outreach venues with limited space.  They feature a photo and quote from a woman who has been served by Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts.  Size: 8"x2½”
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Comprehensive Cancer Control in California Plan Comprehensive Cancer Control in California Plan
The California Comprehensive Cancer Plan is a strategic plan of action, developed by dedicated individuals and organizations concerned with the burden of cancer on Californians. The California Dialogue on Cancer (CDOC) was formed to provide guidance for the comprehensive plan. The plan was released to the public May 2004.
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CDS Info Packet 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.
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