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Steph’s Fall 5k: 10 years of impact

Sometimes, out of sadness and loss, comes something good.

Oct 23, 2022

Kacie Peters and Erik Stanley at the Walk to End Colon Cancer.

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Married couple battling concurrent stage IV CRC diagnoses speaks at Denver Bash

Kacie Peters and Erik Stanley are extraordinary. Despite dual, concurrent diagnoses with stage IV colorectal cancer, they have risen to the challenges posed by this disease and continue to be incredible parents, accomplished professionals, and now, outspoken advocates for colorectal cancer.

Oct 3, 2022

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Advocate Jessica Buscho receives Blue Heart Award

There are allies in the mission to end colorectal cancer, and then there was Jessica Buscho.

Sep 20, 2022

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Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters honor one of their own

Our hope is that by donating to the Alliance, we can continue to raise awareness like Cynthia did and support finding ways to detect colon cancer earlier.

Jun 22, 2022

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Screening at 45 benefits allies, as insurance companies adopt guidelines

The Alliance continues to ask its allies and the healthcare community to help advance its mission to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime — by spreading awareness and getting screened.

May 17, 2022

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LEAD FROM BEHIND launch reaches millions

On September 13, the world watched Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get their first colonoscopies since turning 45 years old — the age at which a person of average risk should begin colorectal cancer screening.

Sep 23, 2022

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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

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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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Students rally for awareness after one loses mom and dad

With the help of his friends and support from the school district, Austin Geary is taking action to help prevent colorectal cancer in his community.

May 3, 2022

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Insurers to cover colonoscopies after positive stool-based tests

The Affordable Care Act requires all preventive screenings be covered by insurance companies with no cost-sharing for their members.

Jan 17, 2022

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Rosonja Seay: Telling her daughter’s story, believing in change

“We need to end this disease because it is impacting families,” Rosonja says. “I know my child’s death can not be in vain. She didn’t live to tell the story, so I have to tell the story.”

Apr 25, 2022

Craig Melvin greets his brother on stage at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance's Blue Hope Bash.

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Craig Melvin: A brother, an advocate

In many ways, national broadcast journalist Craig Melvin is like every ally. What sets him apart is his ability to share Lawrence’s journey with millions of viewers.

Mar 29, 2018

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Chris McNamara: Just go out and do it

Some would say it’s ill-advised to go on a date with an empty stomach, and that’s why Chris McNamara, on his way to one, stopped for a hot dog.

Apr 12, 2019

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What is National Cancer Survivors Month?

June is for survivors!

Jun 4, 2021

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Kangol Kid: The new look for hip hop and cancer

After a recent diagnosis with stage III colon cancer, the 54-year-old Kangol aims to challenge the way many Black men deal with this disease — which, he said, is with silence and suck-it-up attitudes.

Apr 27, 2021

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How being a Black woman affected my healthcare experience

The questions around implicit bias began to paralyze my voice, but I didn’t let them. I was not going to be someone who idly stood by. I was going to be part of the change.

Apr 16, 2021

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Congress passes vital colorectal cancer bill

The Alliance wishes to recognize Representative Payne for continuing to fight for our community.

Dec 21, 2020

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Jules Berg: Learning to harness my storytelling superpower

I always told my story chronologically. Honestly, it left people kind of drained. Through storytelling training, I realized I can craft my story for impact.

Dec 11, 2020

Yvonne at a lake, wearing reflective sunglasses and a hat.

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Yvonne Vidal: Finding purpose with inoperable CRC

She hopes her story will help other patients find their communities of support, and that her experience will embolden others to advocate for their health.

Aug 22, 2020

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Steph’s Fall 5k: 10 years of impact

Married couple battling concurrent stage IV CRC diagnoses speaks at Denver Bash

Advocate Jessica Buscho receives Blue Heart Award

Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters honor one of their own

Screening at 45 benefits allies, as insurance companies adopt guidelines

LEAD FROM BEHIND launch reaches millions

Alliance joins panel on increasing diversity in clinical trials

Paid family medical leave up for debate

Leslie Mansell 5K remembers a "wonder woman"

Students rally for awareness after one loses mom and dad

Insurers to cover colonoscopies after positive stool-based tests

Rosonja Seay: Telling her daughter’s story, believing in change

Craig Melvin: A brother, an advocate

Chris McNamara: Just go out and do it

What is National Cancer Survivors Month?

Kangol Kid: The new look for hip hop and cancer

How being a Black woman affected my healthcare experience

Congress passes vital colorectal cancer bill

Jules Berg: Learning to harness my storytelling superpower

Yvonne Vidal: Finding purpose with inoperable CRC

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