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    Clinical Trial for Stage II and III dMMR/MSI-H Rectal Cancer Inspires Hope
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    Clinical trial for stage II and III dMMR/MSI-H rectal cancer inspires hope

    A clinical trial out of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has set the cancer community abuzz after it showed a 100 percent success rate among the first 14 participants who completed treatment.

    Jun 8, 2022
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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
    Study Examines Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake in Black Men 
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    Study examines colorectal cancer screening uptake in Black men 

    Non-Hispanic Black men have the worst colorectal cancer survival rates of any demographic group, and they are less likely than their non-Hispanic White counterparts to get screened.

    Jan 19, 2022
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    What Alliance-funded researchers are working on now

    We detail the latest on the eight current research projects funded through our Chris4Life Research Program.

    May 27, 2021
    What is Immunoscore?
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    What is Immunoscore?

    This new technology could refine the prognosis of stage II and some low-risk stage III colon cancer patients and provide doctors with additional information when making decisions about chemotherapy treatment.

    Aug 20, 2020
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    What does research say about medical marijuana for colorectal cancer?

    If there is one common theme in all of the literature and scientific papers, it is that cannabis and cannabinoids enhance the benefits of conventional treatment for side effect management.

    Oct 12, 2016
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    What the debt ceiling bill means for cancer research and prevention

    Our nation’s investment in cancer research and prevention is saving lives. Cancer mortality rates have declined by 33% since 1990, and the Biden administration’s Cancer Moonshot has a goal of 50%.

    Jun 17, 2023
    USPSTF to Focus on Lynch Syndrome
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    USPSTF to focus on Lynch syndrome

    Lynch Syndrome is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal cancer, resulting in 4,200 cases per year. It is also more common in younger adults than in other forms of colorectal cancer.

    Feb 20, 2023
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    Alliance details results of Clinical Trial Think Tank Summit

    Driven by a commitment to save lives through best practices and innovation in research participation, the group offered collaborative solutions to improve trial design, messaging, access, and navigation, and ultimately, increase participation.

    Jan 31, 2023
    Trial Shows Improved Survival for Some Metastatic CRC Patients
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    Trial shows improved survival for some metastatic CRC patients

    Results of a new study announced at the 2023 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium demonstrate that a combination therapy, trifluridine/tipiracil (Lonsurf) plus bevacizumab, has promising activity to increase lifespan in mCRC patients.

    Jan 23, 2023
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    ACS releases colorectal cancer estimates for 2024

    The American Cancer Society has released its latest insights into cancer trends in the publication "Cancer Statistics, 2024."

    Jan 23, 2024
    Evan Daniels: Remembering His Father on World Cancer Research Day
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    Evan Daniels: Remembering his father on World Cancer Research Day

    Evan Daniels is no stranger to the presence of cancer in his life. His father, Robert Daniels, was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer when Evan was just eight years old. Fortunately, Robert’s disease was caught early, and he was able to watch Evan grow.

    Sep 12, 2023
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    Congress must fix CRC research funding oversight

    The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is committed in 2024 to finally getting Congress to include colorectal cancer as a dedicated research program at the CDMRP.

    Feb 27, 2024
    Dr. Edith Mitchell
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    Alliance remembers Dr. Edith Mitchell

    The Colorectal Cancer Alliance and its Board of Directors mourn the loss of our esteemed friend and colleague, Dr. Edith Mitchell, MD, MACP, FCCP.

    Jan 22, 2024
    Dr. John Marshall discusses colorectal cancer with a Colorectal Cancer Alliance event attendee.
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    Dr. John Marshall joins the Alliance as Chief Medical Consultant

    A veteran in the field of gastrointestinal cancer research, Dr. Marshall will share his leadership experience and scientific expertise to guide the Alliance’s patient support and research initiatives, particularly Project Cure CRC.

    Apr 18, 2024
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    FDA approves ColoSense, mt-sRNA screening test from Geneoscopy

    ColoSense is a screening test for adults, 45 years of age or older, who are at average risk for developing colorectal cancer (CRC).

    May 7, 2024
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    Impact alert: Alliance invests $1 million for metastatic MSS CRC research

    The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s philanthropic research fund, Project Cure CRC, has announced another awardee. Peter P. Lee, MD, of City of Hope will receive $1 million over two years.

    May 30, 2024
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    Impact alert: Alliance invests $200,000 for anti-tumor immune-response research

    The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s philanthropic research fund, Project Cure CRC, has announced another awardee. Kevin Van Der Jeught, Ph.D., of the University of Miami, will receive $200,000 over two years.

    May 30, 2024
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    Impact alert: Alliance invests $200,000 for BRAF CRC research

    The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s philanthropic research fund, Project Cure CRC, has announced another awardee. Yekaterina Zaytseva, PhD, of the University of Kentucky will receive $200,000 over two years.

    May 30, 2024
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    Alliance supports the Clinical Trials Modernization Act

    This bipartisan legislation aims to improve participation in clinical trials by addressing major barriers such as non-medical expenses, trial location accessibility, diverse participation, and financial implications for patients.

    Jun 21, 2024
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