Commission on Cancer Marketing Materials

The following materials are provided to assist you in promoting your CoC-accredited program to your patients and community.

CoC-Accredited Logo Files and Guidelines
Sample Press Release
Patient Brochures
Melanoma Month Resources
CoC-Accredited Program Signage and Artwork
CoC Social Media Graphics
Find a CoC-Accredited Center
CoC Accreditation Certificates

Disclaimer
The CoC-accredited center logo is not to be used to imply an endorsement of an accredited facility's services and/or staff. It signifies that the accredited facility has voluntarily met the Commission on Cancer's standards and has been accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons.

CoC-Accredited Logo Files and Guidelines

We encourage you to include the CoC-accredited program logo in your marketing collateral and on your website. Make the community aware of your cancer program's accomplishment and commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary cancer care, and emotional support to your patients and their family.

Files for Download

When using the CoC-accredited program logo please adhere to the following:

Please use PMS 541 when using a color logo
The logo can be used in black
You can reverse the logo and use it in white on a colored background

Remember to embed the CoC URL (www.facs.org/quality-programs/cancer-programs/commission-on-cancer) in the logo when posting on a website or other electronic communications.

Sample Press Release

A sample press release has been prepared to assist you in informing your local community about the significant accomplishment of achieving accreditation by the CoC. The press release can be modified to include program-specific information.* Examples of press release use include:

Notifying local media of the distinction
Placing on your website
Including in your annual report
Announcing in your newsletter or on your bulletin board

Patient Brochures

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) Patient Education brochure has been developed to help you educate your patients on what accreditation means and why receiving care at an accredited program is important. This brochure is one way to reinforce to patients your program's commitment to providing the best in cancer and breast care.

Some examples of ways to distribute this brochure include but are not limited to:

Your website as a downloadable PDF
Patient pre-operation information kits
Patient education resources
Discharge information kits
Waiting rooms
Individual physician offices or departments
Health fairs and other outreach programs

Choose from two formats for each brochure:

A standard brochure that you can download and print

A customizable brochure that has been designed to allow your program to add your program's logo, name, and contact information to create a personalized patient brochure. The press-ready PDF has the required printer's marks and can be imported into Adobe InDesign or Illustrator. In the provided white space, input your program information and graphics, and save them as a new file.

CoC-Accredited Program Signage and Artwork

To help you promote your CoC accreditation, the CoC has developed the following print-ready and customizable artwork. We encourage you to use these tools when developing CoC-Accredited Center signs, posters, and banners at your screening and prevention activities, community outreach events, and local community events to promote your commitment to quality cancer care for your community.

CoC-Accredited Cancer Center Banner Stand

Simply download the CoC- accredited program banner stand file and send it to the banner vendor of your choosing. The banner size is 31.5" x 90".

Art files for download:

CoC-Accredited Cancer Center Poster

Download the poster file and send it to your internal print shop or to a local store that provides printing services. This artwork can be resized for use in your program's print materials.

Customizable Banner

Include your program's logo on the vertical (48" x 72") or horizontal (72" x 48") banner that can be printed on vinyl to hang outside the doors of your program. Download the poster file and send it to your internal print shop or to a local store that can print vinyl banners. This artwork can be resized for use in your program's print materials.

Social Media Graphics for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Your program is encouraged to use the following social media graphics and e-mail signatures to publicize your accreditation.

Include a link to your program's website along with the graphic in your Facebook or Twitter posts so people can learn more about the work you are doing to provide the very best care for cancer patients.

Find a CoC-Accredited Center

Your center is included in the searchable directory of CoC-Accredited Centers.

CoC Accreditation Certificates

One complimentary Certificate of Accreditation is provided to each CoC-accredited program. Each program can purchase additional certificates.

The certificate and other promotional items are available through The Award Group, Inc., the official provider of CoC certificates and other merchandise.

Within 30 days of your cancer program receiving its Performance Report, the CoC will send an e-mail to the program's primary contact that includes a link, username, and password for The Award Group, Inc. The first copy of the certificate is complimentary, but you must claim your complimentary certificate online via the link provided. Your certificate will be printed and mailed to the primary contact within 6–8 weeks.

Integrated Network Cancer Programs: One complimentary certificate per entire network program will be issued. Additional copies in the name of the INCP are available for purchase.

The Award Group's online system only accepts all major credit cards.

Questions on these items can be directed to CoC@facs.org.

CoC-Accredited Cancer Program Marketing Materials

Congratulations on achieving accreditation by the Commission on Cancer, a Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons