Cancer — Resources for Providers

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the city, but many cancers are preventable. The most effective ways to prevent cancer are through screenings and reducing patients’ risk factors.

Learn more about cancer prevention resources available in the city.

Health Department Cancer Prevention and Control Programs

• Citywide Colon Cancer Control Coalition (C5)
• Colonoscopy Patient Navigator Program Model
• Free Colon Cancer Screenings for the Uninsured

NYC Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations

• NYC Health Department CRC Screening Recommendations

Cancer-related Action Kits for Providers

Patient Resources

• Birthday Card for Colon Cancer Screening Reminder (PDF)
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• Choosing a Colon Cancer Screening Test: Mark's Decision (PDF)
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• Preparing for a Colonoscopy: Sandra’s Story (PDF)
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• Colonoscopy Fact Sheet (PDF)
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• High-Sensitivity Guaiac-Based Fecal Occult Blood Test (HSGFOBT) Fact sheet (PDF)
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• Guide to Healthy Eating & Active Living in NYC (PDF)
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Additional Resources

• Dear Colleague Letter (PDF, June 10, 2022)
• American Cancer Society: Information for Health Care Professionals
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Cancer Prevention and Control Resources to Share
• New York State Department of Health Cancer Registry and Statistics: Publicly Available Data on Various Cancers
• Continuous Update Reports on Cancer Prevention Research from the American Institute for Cancer Research