"The key to combatting preventable cancer deaths is often through awareness, empowerment and education. During the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, we need to open doors for those who may feel isolated. Technology is a great way to empower patients and reach that goal," says Maurie Markman, MD, President of CTCA Medicine & Science. "As we know, early detection saves lives, and empowering patients with information to detect potential cancers early might have a positive impact in an era where tremendous negative downstream impact on cancer rates is predicted."

Online Cancer Risk Assessment
Unlike other options in the market, the CTCA Risk Assessment Tool allows users to gauge their risk for over seven (7) of the most common cancer types through a single, easy-to-use questionnaire. Results are personalized based on the user's medical history, providing critical education on the most up-to-date clinical guidance and empowering users to manage their risk for cancer or a late stage diagnosis. Recommendations developed by a cross-functional clinical team include screening protocols, genetic counseling, lifestyle changes and advanced prevention. Take the assessment to receive an individualized cancer risk management strategy.


Cancer Center for Alexa
The Cancer Center for Alexa Skill is a voice-activated question and answer tool, empowering users to ask Alexa questions they may have about cancer or services available at CTCA. The Skill was built using CTCA's comprehensive collection of information currently available on cancercenter.com and can answer over 800 questions on more than 40 different cancer types, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options. Of the thousands of Health & Fitness Skills available within the Amazon Alexa Skill store, only Cancer Center for Alexa offers both comprehensive information in response to questions and the opportunity to speak with an oncology information specialist for any further questions, support or to learn more about pursuing screening or treatment. Access this tool by simply saying, "Alexa, enable cancer center" to any Amazon device.

COVID-19 and Cancer Chatbot/Virtual Assistant
This conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool is designed to educate and inform consumers who have questions and concerns about COVID-19 in a cancer context. Users can access information across the cancer spectrum and perform an assessment of COVID-19 symptoms according to CDC guidelines. The cancer-focused assessment and frequently asked questions were developed by a cross-functional CTCA clinical team. With a knowledge base of over 150 facts related to COVID-19 and cancer, the CTCA COVID-19 and Cancer Chatbot is unique in the market, covering the intersection of COVID-19 and cancer for consumers at large. Available here.

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