Colorectal Cancer: 5 Steps to Effective Cancer Control Planning

Learn why these steps are important

Step 1:

Assess program priorities
 

Provincial Cancer ProfilesExternal link — Statistics for prioritizing cancer control efforts
  Colorectal Cancer Incidence ReportExternal link
  Colorectal Cancer Incidence MapExternal link
  Colorectal Cancer Mortality ReportExternal link
  Colorectal Cancer Mortality MapExternal link
   
Step 2:

Identify potential partners
  Find Research Partners in Cancer Control — Contact information by province
   
Step 3:

Determine effectiveness of different intervention approaches
  Guide to Community Preventive Services — Recommendations for population-based intervention approaches
  "" Colorectal Cancer ScreeningExternal link
  Guide to Clinical Preventive Services (AHRQ) — Task Force recommendations on screening, counseling and medication regimens
  "" Colorectal Cancer ScreeningExternal link
   
Step 4:

Find research-tested programs and products

  Information for Canada coming soon
  Research-tested Intervention Programs — Summary statements, ratings and program materials from cancer prevention and control studies
  Colorectal Cancer ScreeningExternal link
  Sample program: "Physician-Oriented Intervention on Follow-Up in Colorectal Cancer Screening" — Colorectal cancer screening program focused on primary care physicians
   
Step 5:

View national, provincial and territorial plans
 

Provincial Plans for Comprehensive Cancer Control