Fifty-seven surgeries and 11 years later, Davis, California, resident Eve Bukowski is still battling metastatic colorectal cancer, which has moved from one organ of her body to another as fast as doctors can treat it.
National nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance is providing a total of $625,000 in grants to four researchers, including one advancing personalized treatment options for rectal cancer patients and three seeking to understand the root cause of rising colorectal cancer rates in patients under age 50.
Organizers of the Blue Hope Bash Denver are launching a state-wide search for the Colorectal Cancer Supernurses who dedicate their lives to caring for Colorado’s colorectal cancer (CRC) community.
Nearly three-quarters of young-onset colorectal cancer patients are diagnosed with an advanced stage of the disease, a significantly higher percentage than has been reported for their more mature peers, according to a report from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance).
The 2018 Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Survey Report, which highlights the experiences of patients, survivors, and caregivers, shows an acute need to increase understanding about young-onset colorectal cancer among the general population and physicians, especially primary care doctors who first see patients.
National non-profit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance hosted their eighth annual Blue Hope Bash on Thursday, October 25, at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
National nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) has welcomed Wendy Nickel as its vice president of prevention. Nickel’s primary responsibility is growing and expanding the Alliance’s March Forth prevention initiative, first in Philadelphia and then nationwide, by building partnerships among leading healthcare organizations.
National nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) and video game retailer Chrono.gg begin Sunday a week-long partnership in memory of game commentator and critic John Peter Bain, who was commonly known as TotalBiscuit. Bain died from colorectal cancer in May at age 33.
When award-winning landscape photographer, Scott Wilson, was diagnosed with stage IV (metastatic) colon cancer in August 2016 at age 48, his chemotherapy treatment meant avoiding direct sunlight. Determined not to let his new photosensitivity get in the way of his passions, Scott found the answer in the abundance of Colorado wildlife on his doorstep, in which he focused on capturing for the creation of an inspirational photo book, from the protective shade of his car.
National nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) has welcomed Ronit Yarden, Ph.D., as its director of medical affairs. The addition of Yarden strengthens the organization’s research, outreach and patient and family support programs by ensuring alignment to the latest scientific findings across all initiatives and communications.
National non-profit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance today announced the appointment of Avi Benaim, Founder and President of A.B.E. Networks, to its Board of Directors.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance has opened its third annual survey of young-onset colorectal cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, with the intent of learning about and tracking the medical and psycho-social experiences of this often overlooked group, which comprises 11 percent of colorectal cancer patients today.
The increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in younger adults is an epidemic within the cancer community. By 2030, 10.9 percent of all colon cancers and 22.9 percent of all rectal cancers will be diagnosed in patients younger than age 50. Together we must defy and redefine the odds. We fully endorse American Cancer Society's new proposed guideline that colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45 for people at average risk.
March Forth, a Colorectal Cancer Alliance prevention and screening initiative, today announced the launch of its Philadelphia colorectal cancer prevention program. Starting in Philadelphia, March Forth is mounting a national effort to attack colorectal cancer by driving up screening rates.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance (the Alliance) has announced up to $775,000 in available funding for research in young-onset colorectal cancer, rectal cancer, and colorectal cancer prevention. The Alliance will award up to five research grants for work that will advance its mission of ending colorectal cancer within our lifetime.
The Blue Hope Bash Indianapolis gala is expected to raise $200,000 for the national nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance, which seeks to end colorectal cancer within our lifetime
The Buffalo Undy is a family-friendly 5K where participants don fun, underwear-themed outfits to bring attention to colorectal cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
Cookies4Chris was born to honor the memory of Chris Sapienza, a Pittsburgh native who passed away from colorectal cancer and was a lover of both cookies and baking. Sapienza was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2006, fought it for three years, and passed away from the disease in 2009.
To help raise awareness about young individuals being misdiagnosed as part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, national non-profit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance recently conducted a survey of individuals under the age of 50 who were diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
With Alliance funding, a research study will analyze the differences in the colon microbiota in younger and older patients with colorectal cancer. Researchers increasingly believe microbiota has influence over human homeostasis and disease. Finding a link between changes in colon microbiota and colorectal cancer in young patients will guide future research in both preventative screening and treatment for young-onset colorectal cancer patients.
National nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance conducted a survey of young-onset colorectal cancer survivors who were diagnosed with the disease prior to turning 50 years old. Results show a population of survivors who often faced barriers to screening due to their age, were most often misdiagnosed at the start of their journey, and then received a diagnosis of late-stage colorectal cancer—a disease that is highly treatable if caught early.
