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Brian Young: Christmas Eve brought an unwanted present

I turned 50 in November of 2019 and had my first colonoscopy. There was a 10cm mass growing in my rectum that I had no idea was there. It was stage III. No symptoms. No pain. No bleeding. Nothing.

Dec 15, 2021

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What is planned giving?

Planned gifts are made by passionate and committed donors who want to make a transformational difference for an organization.

Dec 18, 2021

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Tom Snyder: Survivor and Porsche raffle winner

As the Blue Hope Bash streamed live from Washington, D.C., Tom Snyder and his wife Chris were relaxed at home in Eureka, California.

Nov 23, 2021

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Do nonprofits take cryptocurrency donations?

The benefits of cryptocurrency are numerous, at least in theory. The ease of cross-border transactions, anonymity, and non-reversible transactions dazzle proponents, who say crypto could create a more equitable and inclusive financial system.

Nov 22, 2021

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Alliance joins panel on increasing diversity in clinical trials

Clinical trials have a diversity problem. For example, while Black Americans make up more than 13 percent of the U.S. population, they only compose 5 percent of clinical trial participants.

Oct 18, 2021

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Paid family medical leave up for debate

As part of the Build Back Better legislation, Congress is debating whether to include universal paid family and medical leave for all workers in the U.S.

Oct 21, 2021

A collage of various ideas for a stomaversary party.

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How to throw the best stomaversary party

This is such an important day of your colorectal cancer journey that you should celebrate!

Oct 2, 2021

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David Needleman: How photography pushed me forward

Photography was my constant companion after my diagnosis.

Sep 27, 2021

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Q&A: Mary Ellen Dunsmore on the Cure for Carrie Fund

Mary Ellen Dunsmore is committed to helping others with colorectal cancer and continuing her daughter Carrie’s legacy with the Cure for Carrie Fund.

Sep 27, 2021

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Arlene Herson: The worst thing a parent can hear

After processing what a colorectal cancer diagnosis meant for her daughter, Arlene focused on supporting her and holding fast to the belief that her daughter would be OK.

Sep 14, 2021

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Leslie Mansell 5K remembers a "wonder woman"

On September 26, the Yorktown community gets its chance to fight a disease that takes more than 50,000 lives each year — beloved individuals like Leslie.

Aug 24, 2021

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Should colon cancer patients get the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot?

Dr. John Marshall, Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, joins the Alliance to answer common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines among the colon cancer and rectal cancer patient population.

Aug 13, 2021

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Alliance funding “critical” to screening test research

Whether Dr. Hitchins’ research will ultimately produce a new screening test remains to be seen, but the progress made toward that end has relied greatly on the Alliance’s support.

Aug 21, 2021

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Getting checked for his children

“As men, we think we’re not going to let nobody down that way,” Donnie said.

Aug 23, 2021

Elizabeth sitting next to a chemotherapy machine.

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Elizabeth Wachsberg: “Not today, cancer, not today”

I was a healthy 38-year-old woman who was a vegetarian, didn't really drink, didn't smoke, and was in pretty good shape. Now, I was sitting on my bathroom floor having just thrown up the CT contrast.

Jul 29, 2021

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Colon cancer screening after 75: Study shows benefits

The study found evidence to support the continuation of screening after 75 among individuals without significant comorbidities.

Jul 27, 2021

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Alliance announces $3.4 million investment to address health disparities

Exact Sciences, LetsGetChecked, and Cottonelle with partner BLKHLTH have invested a total of $2.4 million through the Alliance to fund screenings.

Jul 26, 2021

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Finding strength in friends, allies, and a will to live

When Rahimah Phillips was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, she relied on her friends and support from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to face treatment — and all of the challenges that came with it. Now, she’s managing a recurrence with a strong will to live and return to the life she cherished.

Jul 1, 2021

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Michelle Benaim Memorial Fund reaches $1 million milestone

The Alliance is grateful to all those who loved Michelle Benaim and continue to fund the work of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance in her memory.

Jun 22, 2021

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Video: What new CRC patients need to know

Representatives from the Alliance the Cancer Support Community detail the top 10 things you should know about colorectal cancer diagnosis, treatment, and much more.

Jun 21, 2021

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Brian Young: Christmas Eve brought an unwanted present

What is planned giving?

Tom Snyder: Survivor and Porsche raffle winner

Do nonprofits take cryptocurrency donations?

Alliance joins panel on increasing diversity in clinical trials

Paid family medical leave up for debate

How to throw the best stomaversary party

David Needleman: How photography pushed me forward

Q&A: Mary Ellen Dunsmore on the Cure for Carrie Fund

Arlene Herson: The worst thing a parent can hear

Leslie Mansell 5K remembers a "wonder woman"

Should colon cancer patients get the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot?

Alliance funding “critical” to screening test research

Getting checked for his children

Elizabeth Wachsberg: “Not today, cancer, not today”

Colon cancer screening after 75: Study shows benefits

Alliance announces $3.4 million investment to address health disparities

Finding strength in friends, allies, and a will to live

Michelle Benaim Memorial Fund reaches $1 million milestone

Video: What new CRC patients need to know

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