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We have curated a list of educational resources on colorectal cancer for UCLA Health patients. All of the materials provided were developed by reputable organizations and institutions to help your patients learn about colorectal cancer risk and the benefits of screening. Click on the links to print handouts from your office.


Colonoscopy Instructions

UCLA Health colonoscopy instructions

A 6-page resource with general information on preparing for colonoscopy including scheduling an appointment, medication management, diet and transportation.

  • Colonoscopy prep instructions - English | Español
  • Preparing for your colonoscopy - Video

colonoscopy prep

UCLA Health bowel prep instructions

A 5-page resource with general information on bowel prep, medication management around the time of colonoscopy, transportation, diet, and a pre-procedure checklist. Patients will learn about their bowel prep formulation when they call the schedule their procedure. Bowel preps prescribed include:

  • CLENPIQ® - English | Español
  • GoLYTELY® - English | Español
  • MiraLAX® - English | Español
  • MoviPrep® - English | Español
  • OsmoPrep® - English | Español
  • PLENVU® - English | Español
  • SUPREP® - English | Español

FIT Instructions

Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) instructions

Below are general FIT kit instructions modeled after the Polymedco OC-Auto FIT kit test:

  • 3-page, FIT instructions - English | Español
  • 1-page, Quick-view, FIT instructions - English | Español
  • Remind patients they can view a FIT instruction video

Pick a Test Get it Done

UCLA Health education materials

As part of our colorectal cancer awareness campaign, we have produced:

  • The Checkup - 6-page newsletter that details why colorectal cancer screening is so important, what screening test is right for you, how you can complete your screening, and where you can see a UCLA Health gastroenterologist and have your colonoscopy performed. English | Español
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives - 1-page infographic that details much of this same information in brief. English | Español
  • Pick A Test, Get It Done - 1-page infographic covering all screening options. English
  • Colonoscopy Timeline - 1-page infographic detailing what patients can expect before, during and after their colonoscopy. English | Español

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Visit our video gallery to find videos to share with your patients

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  • Examples include:
    • FIT kit instructions
    • Preparing for your colonoscopy
    • PSA - Español - Importance of getting screened
    • PSA - Native Americans - Why you should get screened for colorectal cancer
    • Webinar - Treatment options for colon polyps
    • And more!

Educational resource

From the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

  • Colorectal Cancer You Can Prevent It - 2-page, consumer education guide
  • Test Your Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer Screening - 2-page, Q&A-style information sheet

Educational resource

From the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

  • Colorectal Cancer You Can Prevent It - 2-page, consumer education guide
  • Test Your Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer Screening - 2-page, Q&A-style information sheet

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From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) screen for life: National colorectal cancer action campaign

  • Fact Sheet - 2-page, English | Español
  • Colorectal Cancer: Risks, Symptoms and Screening Options - front-and-back, quad-fold brochure, English | Español
  • Screening Tests At-A-Glance - 2-page, English | Español

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From the Colon Cancer Coalition

  • Screening Options and Colonoscopy - tri-fold brochure, English  | Español  |  French  |  Chinese  |  Korean
  • General Colon Cancer and Screening - tri-fold brochure, English  |  Español  |  French  |  Chinese  |  Korean

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