Objectives
To describe the development of a multi-component colorectal cancer educational tool for female breast cancer survivors through a cooperative group and public health partnership.
Data Sources
PubMed, World Wide Web, published guidelines from professional organizations, and surveys and focus groups with breast cancer survivors.
Conclusion
Collaboration is at the core of cooperative group and public health research. This partnership has led to the development and tailoring of a colorectal cancer educational tool for breast cancer survivors. Focus groups revealed that female breast cancer survivors were receptive to education on colorectal cancer screening, liked the educational tool, and provided key information to make the tool more relevant and appealing to a broader audience.