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      Justice Department Requests Stay in Braidwood Lawsuit
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      Justice Department requests stay in Braidwood lawsuit

      In an effort to protect no-cost access to preventive services such as colorectal cancer screening, the U.S. Justice Department is seeking a stay in the Braidwood V. Becerra case ruling and will appeal the decision to the Fifth Circuit.

      May 9, 2023
      Deondre Williams: Healing the Trauma of CRC
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      Deondre Williams: Healing the trauma of CRC

      Deondre believes in the power of positivity, education, living a healthy lifestyle, and the ability to move through the curveballs that life throws at us. Through advocacy and community engagement, he brings powerful purpose to his now cancer-free life.

      May 3, 2023
      Chef Thomas Lents
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      Chef Thomas Lents: CRC diagnosis changed priorities

      “A lot of my CRC journey ties into my career as a chef,” Tom said. “It was one of the most difficult experiences I went through, but in the end gave me a much healthier relationship with my profession. It helped me create a work-life balance and was a blessing in disguise.”

      Apr 19, 2023
      LEAD FROM BEHIND Nominated for the Webby's and Shorty's
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      LEAD FROM BEHIND nominated for the Webby's and Shorty's

      The Alliance-powered initiative has already ignited buzz, tallying more than 3.3 billion media impressions and increasing colonoscopy appointments made on Zocdoc.

      Apr 17, 2023
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      Cancer Moonshot funding up for debate

      When it comes to the Federal Budget, the saying in Washington is the President proposes and Congress disposes. There is some truth to this.

      Mar 21, 2023
      A man embraces his young daughter in his arms and leans in for a kiss.
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      Blue Hope Bash Chicago host shares personal connection to the event

      The Bash is an opportunity for us to come together in support of the Alliance’s work and is a meaningful way to celebrate and remember my sister and all the others whose lives have been impacted by colorectal cancer. 

      Mar 16, 2023
      How To Support House Resolution To Address Health Disparities
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      How to support House resolution to address health disparities

      Black Americans are 20% more likely than their non-Hispanic white counterparts to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 35% more likely to die from it.

      Mar 10, 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
      Marie Sajous-Ajax: Relentless Self-Advocacy in the Face of an Overdue CRC Diagnosis
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      Marie Sajous-Ajax: Relentless self-advocacy in the face of an overdue CRC diagnosis

      Marie is a mother, wife, aunt, sister, and daughter. She uses her story to bring awareness to the challenges present within the medical system and urges others to advocate for their own health as well as health equity at large.

      Feb 17, 2023
      Double the Impact: Alliance Partners With Feeding America
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      Double theimpact: Alliance partners with Feeding America

      By working together, we are able to reach more people from marginalized communities, specifically Black and Hispanic populations.

      Feb 15, 2023
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      Alliance sets advocacy priorities for 2023

      In 2023, the Alliance stands ready to respond as new matters arise to ensure the voice of the colorectal cancer community is heard in Washington and around the nation.

      Jan 28, 2023
      Here's What Allies Made Possible in 2022
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      Here's what allies made possible in 2022

      We’re the largest and most impactful colorectal cancer nonprofit because of the dedicated and passionate people who invest time, money, and spirit into our work.

      Dec 7, 2022
      Karen Woomer: A Strong Voice for Colorectal Cancer Awareness
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      Karen Woomer: A strong voice for colorectal cancer awareness

      Karen was determined to be vocal about her cancer. The fact that she worked in the medical field and yet knew practically nothing about colorectal cancer was telling to her.

      Nov 18, 2022
      Alliance Pushes for Medicare Coverage of Genetic Counseling
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      Alliance pushes for Medicare coverage of genetic counseling

      There is bi-partisan legislation pending in Congress that would fix this and help modernize Medicare and catch up with the advances in genetics and genomic medicine.

      Nov 18, 2022
      Steph’s Fall 5k: 10 Years of Impact
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      Steph’s Fall 5k: 10 years of impact

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

      Oct 23, 2022
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