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    Five moments that mattered in 2024

    This year was the Alliance’s 25th year of impact, and we’re looking back on some of the milestones that made 2024 a year to remember.

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    Next Congress must address 340B abuse

    A new report reveals how 340B program abuse fails low-income patients, increases the federal deficit, and raises employer health plan costs. Congress must act to fix 340B.

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    Be heard this November: The Cancer Promise

    Learn about The Cancer Promise initiative and how political candidates can pledge to support cancer research, prevention, and care policies. Make your voice heard this election.

    U.S. Representative Terri Sewell of Alabama
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    Alliance supports legislation for multi-cancer early detection

    Learn how the Colorectal Cancer Alliance is advocating for the passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Multi-Cancer Early Detection Act (HR 2407), a bipartisan bill that ensures immediate Medicare coverage for life-saving cancer detection tests once approved by the FDA.

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    Volunteer spotlight: Kelly Sanders

    In this Q&A, get to know Kelly Sanders, a passionate and dedicated Colorectal Cancer Alliance volunteer from Allentown, Pennsylvania, and consider becoming one yourself.

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    Healthcare and the 2024 election

    We strongly encourage voters to contact the candidates in both parties and request information on their plans to improve access to healthcare and lower costs.

    Tamara Barber: Learning to tell my story
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    Tamara Barber: Learning to tell my story

    A few weeks ago, my husband and I played hooky from work to attend AllyCon, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s national conference. How could we not go, since it was happening right in our metro-Boston backyard, and many of the presenters were people we knew through my treatments at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute? 

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    Jen Waller: After the viral video

    Around her 32nd birthday, Jen Waller started noticing symptoms associated with colorectal cancer, including abdominal pain, weight loss, and irregularity with bowel movements.

    When the doctor is diagnosed
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    When the doctor is diagnosed

    In his mid-40s, Dr. Ben Yokel experienced a partial bowel obstruction. One colonoscopy and CT scan later, Dr. Yokel was told everything’s fine—and to come back for a screening colonoscopy in 10 years.

    Tips for coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment
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    Tips for coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment

    A cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging for both the body and the mind. Many patients describe difficult emotions such as loneliness, anger, guilt, sadness, and worry, in addition to feeling overwhelmed with uncertainty about their health and other areas of their life. 

    Talking to your children about cancer
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    Talking to your children about cancer

    Trying to communicate with a child or teenager has challenges of its own, and adding cancer to the mix can make things even more complex. However, we know that open communication between family members has a very positive effect on a child’s well-being. Here are some tips on talking to your children about cancer during this demanding time.

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    Derek Dienner: A survivor behind the camera

    Earlier this year, six allies traveled to the media capital of the world to share their stories on camera. They were the first allies featured as part of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s Living Legacy Program.

    How to control fear and anxiety about cancer returning
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    How to control fear and anxiety about cancer returning

    A normal and common response to the stress of a cancer diagnosis—especially after treatment completes—is to worry about it happening again. When cancer comes back it is called a recurrence, and fear and anxiety about recurrence can take many shapes and strike at any time.

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