CRC Resources

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Data Resources

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides data from 2020 on colon and rectum cancers in the US by all ages, races and ethnicities in the US by gender.  

https://gis.cdc.gov/Cancer/USCS/#/AtAGlance/

Screening Resources

Some of the County Health Departments in Florida offer primary care services and may be able to help you get a colorectal cancer screening test. 

Federally Qualified Health Centers may offer colorectal cancer screening tests. These include a take home stool sample test, which are available at low cost clinics in the state. You can find the clinic closest to you by going to the Health Resources and Services Administration website at https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/.

The Center for Change offers the FIT test (Fecal Immunochemical Test) which is a colorectal cancer screening test at no cost. If you are interested in this option, you may find out more by contacting the Center for Change at 407-271-4452 or visit the website at   https://floridacenterforchange.org/

The National Center for Farm Workers Health operates a toll free bilingual health information and referral service. The Call for Health Program can provide assistance in locating health care and can provide some financial assistance once all other resources have been exhausted. For information call 1-800-377-9968, email info@ncfh.org, or visit the website at https://ncfh.org.

CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services including referrals for financial assistance, insurance co-pays, medications as well as information on cancer for those diagnosed with cancer. For more information call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673), email info@cancercare.org, or visit the website at https://cancercare.org.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has information on the CDC Colorectal Cancer Control Program in Florida. Call 1-800-232-4636 or visit theCDC website at http://cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/

Clinical trials may be available in your area. For more information about clinical trials, please call 1-239-316-3086 or visit the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute website at https://flcancer.com/clinical-trials/

National Cancer Institute
Learn more about clinical trials, the potential benefits, processes, care costs and more: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) or visit the website at htttps://cancer.gov/clinicaltrials.

Referral Resources and Benefit Programs

Finding Health Insurance coverage has information on  affordable health coverage for uninsured Floridians. To find the plans available in your area, call 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681) or visit the website at https://usa.gov/finding-health-insurance

The Florida Department of Health Volunteer Health Services Program has coordinators statewide to assist medically underserved and underinsured residents in locating quality healthcare. To locate a coordinator in your area, call 1-850-245-4009 or visit the website at https://floridahealth.gov/volunteer-health-services/Directory

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has a website that has information on health conditions, health insurance, and health care provider locations. For more information go to https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/, or call 1-888-419-3456.

The Florida Department of Children and Families has information on several medical assistance programs and other benefits. They also have a list of many other services that are available in Florida. You can call 1-866-762-2237 or view these on the website at https://myflfamilies.com

Additional helpful information may be available at Medicaid Options. You can call 1-850-300-4323 or visit the website: https://myflorida.com/accessflorida.

The Department of Elder Affairs
The Department of Elder Affairs is the primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs for older adults over the age of 60. The Department of Elder Affairs' website lists the services available to the seniors in this state including health insurance information. For information call 1-850-414-2000, email information@elderaffairs.org or visit the website  at:  https://elderaffairs.org

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Consumer Assistance Division can answer general insurance and financial questions through a toll-free helpline, 1-877-693-5236. They will be able to verify what your health insurance should cover and the deductibles involved. To learn more about ways to control and manage healthcare costs visit the Consumer Health Guides at http://myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/.

Educational Materials and Support Services

The American Cancer Society has staffed health professionals that are available 24 hours a day to provide information to cancer patients and their families. They provide many educational materials on cancer topics and cancer screenings, day to day help and emotional support. For more information call 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) or visit the website at https://cancer.org.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Screen for Life Campaign has many fact sheets, brochures and posters on colorectal cancer screening. For more information call 1-800-232-4636 or visit the website at https://cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/sfl/.

The Colon Cancer Alliance provides education on colorectal cancer screening also support and education for those diagnosed with colorectal cancer. They can make referrals for financial support for those diagnosed. For more information call 877-422-2030 or visit the website at https://ccalliance.org/.

The C3 Colorectal Cancer Coalition has information on resources for diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer, coping with the emotional and financial stresses of cancer and facing life as a colorectal cancer survivor. Call the Answer Line at 877-427-2111 or visit the website at https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/awareness and click on the patient tab.

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) has information on cancer and cancer prevention as well as information for cancer survivors. For more information call 800-843-8114 or go to  https://aicr.org/

The National Cancer Institute has information on many types of cancers and screening guidelines. There are many educational booklets and fact sheets available to print or order. For information call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) or visit the website at https://nci.nih.gov.

The Lance Armstrong Foundation provides free, confidential, one-on-one support to anyone affected by cancer. This includes those who have cancer or are a loved one, friend, health care professional, or caregiver of someone diagnosed. They provide support through education, referrals and counseling. This includes help in finding financial assistance for medical treatments. For more information call 1-855-220-7777 or go to https://livestrong.org/.

211, an information and referral service sponsored by the United Way, is available in many areas throughout Florida and can share with you, information on services available in your community. Call 211 or visit the website at https://211.org.

The Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of financial stability relative to their diagnosis of a life threatening or debilitating disease. They also have a program that provides co-pay assistance to insured Americans who qualify as well as several other programs. For more information call 1-800-532-5274 or visit the website at https://patientadvocate.org.