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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 $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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      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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      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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      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
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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
      Is There a Lynch Syndrome Vaccine on the Way?
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      Is a Lynch syndrome vaccine on the way?

      Developing a Lynch Syndrome vaccine could change the narrative for patients, reducing screenings and – more importantly – lowering risks for Lynch Syndrome-related cancers.

      Mar 22, 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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      Where breakthroughs begin: Project Cure CRC spotlight on Dr. Lisa Mielke

      hrough Project Cure CRC, the Alliance is fueling bold, early-stage research with the potential to transform colorectal cancer treatment. Dr. Lisa Mielke’s groundbreaking work explores how the gut’s immune system and nerve signaling influence cancer growth—opening the door to new therapeutic approaches, including repurposed existing drugs. This is what’s possible when promising ideas get the support they need to move forward.

      Feb 24, 2026
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