Upcoming Events

TexMed 2013
Grand Hyatt San Antonio & Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
May 17-18

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Available Resources and Materials by POEP 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Pocket Guide - Features patient education points, as well as answers to common patient questions
Screening Guide for the Average-Risk Individual Pocket Guide - *Updated March 2011* Provides information on cancer site, population, test or procedure, and frequency of screening
Tobacco Cessation Pocket Guide - Features the Ask-Advise-Refer method to address with your patients, and information on various pharmacotherapies

A full list of available materials is available here. Please print out and email or fax the completed form to POEP.

iPhone/iPad Apps Created by POEP (Available Free in iTunes)

CanSearch - Quickly and easily displays the current recommended cancer screening guidelines for the top 25 cancers, including their risk factors, nutrition and chemoprevention stats,and available imaging test.
HPVsearch - Provides physicians information on cervical cancer and HPV. The app provides HPV vaccination recommendations, as well as cervical cancer screening information from the  American Cancer Society and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Also included in the app is a FAQ section that assists the physician in answering some of the most common patient questions.
CanQuit - Assists physicians in discussing tobacco cessation with their patients. Techniques discussed include using the updated Ask-Advice-Refer evaluation method. Guidelines, information, and resources are provided to help your patients kick their tobacco habit. 
PediCan - Details the most common signs and symptoms of the most prevalent forms of childhood cancers in the United States by name and by organ system.  In addition, the app offers helpful links for additional resources and a feature that will allow you to email information about the app to your colleagues.

All materials are available at no cost to physicians and other health care professionals in Texas. To request materials, please contact Cassandra Sanchez at cassandra.sanchez@texmed.org or (512) 370-1672.