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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.
United States Cancer Statistics: Data Visualizations
Colorectal Cancer Data Dashboard
American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
The American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtables Colorectal Cancer Data Dashboard (CRC Data Dashboard) offers an interactive geospatial view of data pertaining to colorectal cancer in the United States.
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.
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.
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 1-800-377-996 or email info@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) or email info@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 for more information.
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.
National Cancer Institute
Learn more about clinical trials, the potential benefits, processes, care costs and more: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237).
Referral Resources and Benefit Programs
Finding Health Insurance coverage has information on affordable health coverage for uninsured Floridans. To find the plans available in your area, call 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681) or visit 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 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, visit 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 for more information
Additional helpful information may be available at Medicaid Options. You can call 1-850-300-4323 or visitMyFlorida.com/AccessFlorida.
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 or email information@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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
211 Get Connected, Get Help, is 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 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.
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