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State, Health Organizations Unveil First-Ever
Plan To Reduce Cancer In Pennsylvania
[1/27/04] Pennsylvania Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan


The Pennsylvania Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan
(Executive Summary PDF, 1.1MB)
Summary version of the five-year comprehensive cancer control plan (2003-2008) listing 32 goals and multiple strategies to reduce the human and economic cancer burden (27 pages).

The Pennsylvania Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan
(Complete Plan PDF, 2.3MB)
Future Search Document
(PDF, 2.1MB)
The statewide five-year comprehensive cancer control plan (2003-2008) for Pennsylvania that identifies 32 priority goals and multiple objectives to reduce the human and economic cancer burden in the Commonwealth.  This full version contains the historical perspective of the plan’s development and the collaboration between the Department and the consortium (99 pages).

Publications:

"Helping People Cope: A Guide for Families Facing Cancer"
Pennsylvania has been a frontrunner in addressing quality of life issues for cancer patients and their families. The Helping People Cope Book is available online to order.  The publication can be ordered free of charge through the Pennsylvania Department of Health Public Health Information Clearinghouse.

Skin Cancer Educational Card (PDF, 872KB) English Version
Skin Cancer Educational Card (PDF, 928KB) Spanish Version 

Tanning Educational Card (PDF, 72KB) English Version
Tanning Educational Card (PDF, 96KB) Spanish Version 

Colorectal Educational Card (PDF, 59KB) English Version Only
 
 
The following publications are available for order through the Pennsylvania Department of Health Public Health Information Clearinghouse.  For ordering information and to view a listing of all publications visit the Clearinghouse.
 
 Title  Description Order Number 
Know the Facts...Colorectal Cancer  Risk assessment brochure on colorectal cancer 317916
Know the Facts...Ovarian Cancer  Risk assessment brochure on ovarian cancer 317917
Know the Facts...Prostate Cancer  Risk assessment brochure on prostate cancer 317918
Know the Facts...Skin Cancer  Risk assessment brochure on skin cancer 317919
Helping People Cope (Cancer Patients, caregivers, family members) Publication which provides cancer patients with information on resources and services 291239
The Pennsylvania Comprehensive Cancer Control Executive Summary (General population) Summary version of the five-year comprehensive cancer control plan (2003-2008) listing 32 goals and multiple strategies to reduce the human and economic cancer burden (27 pages). 296818
The Pennsylvania Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan (General population) The statewide five-year comprehensive cancer control plan (2003-2008) for Pennsylvania that identifies 32 priority goals and multiple objectives to reduce the human and economic cancer burden in the Commonwealth.  This full version contains the historical perspective of the plan’s development and the collaboration between the Department and the consortium (99 pages). 296819
Sunflower Card for Women's Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening A card that explains the importance of early detection of breast and cervical cancer that includes instructions on how to do a breast self exam and guidelines for cervical cancer screenings; includes information on the Department of Health's breast and cervical cancer screening program, the HealthyWoman Program (HWP) including the HWP phone number, services provided, and eligibility requirements. (envelope included)
Sunscreen For Your Sun Day (General population) This brochure is for adult audiences and parents and provides details regarding sun screen lotions used as sun protection such as who should use it and what type should be used. 301706