Cancer screening resources to share with patients

This is part of an ongoing series of articles focusing on the tools and resources available to help FEP^® members manage their health.

In the United States, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, according to the American Cancer Society. Regular screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early before the cancer spreads.

To promote prevention and early detection of cancer, the American Cancer Society developed Prevention and Early Detection Guidelines.** Its website offers information on how cancer screening guidelines are created, and has clinician and patient-friendly versions on current screening guidelines.

Here are some additional resources to share with patients about cancer screening:

• The Cancer screening saves lives flyer** provides an overview of cancer screening by age.
• The Education Materials for Your Patients** page on the American Cancer Society website has easy-to-read flyers with information about common cancers, prevention and screening.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program^® covers screenings for breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer with no out-of-pocket costs when a member is seen by a Preferred provider.

Health care providers and members can call Customer Service at 1-800-482-3600 or go to fepblue.org if they have questions about FEP benefits.

**Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan doesn’t own or control this website.