According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, colorectal cancers are on the rise in adults under the age of 55. However, the recommended age to begin screening for colorectal cancer is 50, unless you have a family history. With no family history of colorectal cancer, the potential for diagnosis flew under the radar for both Lucas and Egan.
It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome and congratulate the newly appointed Chairman, John Backus, our Vice Chair, Carmen Marc Valvo and our brand new members, David Schoeman and Lee Dranikoff. The accomplishments of these remarkable leaders cannot be overstated the entire Colon Cancer Alliance is thrilled to welcome them in their new roles.
The Colon Cancer Alliance is thrilled to announce the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors, David Schoeman, Senior Partner in the New York Office of McKinsey & Company, and Lee Dranikoff, Managing Director at American Studies. Both members have a personal understanding of colorectal cancer and its impact, which deepens their commitment to helping others affected and to one day finding a cure.
The event is in memory of prominent Washington, D.C. Attorney Mark Hulkower, who passed away from colon cancer in February 2011. The funds raised will support the Colon Cancer Alliance’s mission and national programs which champion prevention, fund cutting-edge research and provide the highest quality patient support services.
This year 95,520 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer and 50,260 will die from this disease. In Washington, 2,720 of the state’s residents have been diagnosed and 970 people have died as a result of colon cancer. The Colon Cancer Alliance is dedicated to doubling the number of patients and families served, investing $10 million in research and saving over 100,000 lives through increased screening over the next five years.
With double the engagement of any other online colorectal cancer community, along with the expertise of certified patient & family navigators managing communication, Blue Hope Nation is the best place to find hope, support, and answers.
The Alliance calls on Congress to engage with the broad health community to draft legislation that meaningfully improves access to care by increasing the number of Americans who have health insurance.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance receives recognition from Charity Navigator based on its rating in two broad areas of performance: Financial Health and Accountability and Transparency.
The Colon Cancer Alliance has joined together with Chris4Life to accelerate a joint mission where more people will be screened for this unique cancer and where more patients and survivors are supported so they can live longer, better lives.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance received the Accredited Charity seal from the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) and the highest rating from Charity Navigator for the fifth straight yea, putting the organization in the top 5 percent of nonprofits evaluated by this charity watchdog.
The Colon Cancer Alliance CEO attended an FDA hearing and made a statement in support of Cologuard, a new, cutting-edge stool DNA test. This non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test will help make screening more accessible.
Brand name drugs can be significantly more expensive than generic versions. With the FDA approval of a generic version of a chemotherapy drug to treat breast and colon cancer, patients who had been receiving the brand-name version of Xeloda will be spending less for the same treatment and patients who couldn’t afford the medication can now ask their doctors if the generic version is right for them.
The ugly truth: the process of a traditional colonoscopy is pretty darn unappealing. The prep (yuk!) and idea of a scope being inserted you-know-where doesn’t set people running to the doctor – in fact, it makes some people run the other direction. But we know colon cancer screenings are essential to nipping colon cancer in the bud (or butt…) before it starts. Could CT (virtual) colonoscopy be the answer to tearing down this potential barrier to screening?
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) are joining forces on Your Colon is 45 - an initiative aimed at promoting colorectal cancer screening for individuals aged 45 and above.
