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6 Ways you Can Promote Colorectal Awareness Month

Posted over 2 years ago in Cancer Awareness

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March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Here are 6 ways you can increase and promote awareness. Please see the attached document for a comprehensive list of resources.

Educate Yourself

  • Attend conferences or take an online course
  • Check out resources for self-learning

Share the Knowledge

  • Give patients literacy appropriate educational materials 
  • Host a table or event at your facility 

Spread the Word

  • Launch a personal or professional social media campaign 
  • Use hashtags like #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth,  #BlueForCRC,  #GetScreened, #colorectal cancer and #preventcoloncancer
  • Create a newsletter, blog or email blast

Make a Fashion Statement

  • The first Friday in March is dress in blue day 
  • Wear colorectal cancer apparel 

Reduce Barriers

  • Clarify misconceptions
  • Help with screening assistance
  • Get help from a patient or nurse navigator

Support the Cause

  • Advocate for better laws
  • Donate money 
  • Attend a support group or awareness event