WHAT IS TIME TO SCREEN?
WHY THE CAMPAIGN
As COVID-19 cases surged during the initial waves of the pandemic, cancer screenings declined rapidly and remain at dangerously low levels. This is deeply concerning because screenings help detect cancer early, when it is most treatable. Detecting cancer early may save your life.
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines for keeping health care facilities safe during the pandemic – including testing for COVID-19 symptoms among staff and patients, requiring face coverings, and limiting crowds – screening facilities are open and providing safe options for getting screened.
The Time to Screen campaign makes it easy for anyone to learn how to schedule an appointment at a convenient location and learn more about the importance of early cancer detection. The campaign provides assistance and educational resources, including the toll-free hotline and website featuring information on screenings for breast, colorectal, cervical, prostate, lung, and skin (melanoma) cancer
WHO WE ARE
Community Oncology Alliance (COA)
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for community oncology practices and, most importantly, the patients they serve. COA is the only organization dedicated solely to community oncology, where the majority of Americans with cancer are treated. The mission of COA is to ensure that cancer patients receive quality, affordable, and accessible cancer care in their own communities.
COA has built a national grassroots network of community oncology practices to advocate for public policies that benefit patients. Individuals from all levels of the cancer care delivery team – oncologists, hematologists, pharmacists, mid-level providers, oncology nurses, patients and survivors – volunteer their time on a regular basis to lead COA and serve on its committees.
CancerCare
CancerCare is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.
CancerCare’s comprehensive services include case management, counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.
Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN)
The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) is a national advocacy organization committed to raising awareness of independent, community cancer care and the issues that affect it. CPAN advocates — including patients, survivors, caregivers, nurses, pharmacists, oncologists and more — share their personal stories and advocacy power so elected officials understand the importance of local, affordable, and accessible cancer care close to where they live and work.
CPAN chapters are based within local cancer centers and where they educate, engage, and activate advocates around key national cancer care issues. The dedicated CPAN advocates empower the work of the Community Oncology Alliance and allow it to have an unprecedented record of advocacy success.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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Time to Screen is a collaboration between the non-profits CancerCare and the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) to encourage people to take control of their health by getting recommended cancer screenings back on track.
