The Caregiver Survey Report 2020 highlights the knowledge and support gaps reported by more than 200 caregivers, including needs related to medical decision making, financial support, parenting, mental health, and household and patient transportation issues.
Ally to Ally, an online community where colorectal cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers meet to connect, share, and learn was launched by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Peer support is a cornerstone of the Alliance, and Ally to Ally’s advanced features let members easily find the people and information most relevant to them.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance and TrialJectory share preliminary data resulting from their recent collaboration to democratize access to advanced cancer treatments and critical research.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance mourns with Chadwick Boseman’s fans, friends, and family over the loss of this bright star to colon cancer. Somberly, we share that young-onset colorectal cancer is on the rise and cuts short thousands of lives every year.
The launch of the Alliance's Integrative Health and Wellness program comes after a survey conducted earlier this year showed that patients, survivors, and caregivers receive inconsistent information about integrative health and wellness, if they receive any information at all. The survey also showed that most individuals who have participated in these activities have noticed a positive difference in their quality of life.
The ugly truth: the process of a traditional colonoscopy is pretty darn unappealing. The prep (yuk!) and idea of a scope being inserted you-know-where doesn’t set people running to the doctor – in fact, it makes some people run the other direction. But we know colon cancer screenings are essential to nipping colon cancer in the bud (or butt…) before it starts. Could CT (virtual) colonoscopy be the answer to tearing down this potential barrier to screening?
The recommendations for use of consistent language will significantly improve patient awareness and understanding of potentially life-saving testing options available for both new cancer diagnoses and progression or recurrence of disease.
COVID-19 has produced far-reaching and significant health impacts, including a drastic reduction in all cancer screenings. In response, national nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable—an organization founded by the American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—convened a panel of prevention and screening experts to offer a united response and propose national guidance on improving colorectal cancer screening rates during the COVID-19 era.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) launches its Personalized Biomarker Patient Education Campaign to empower patients and caregivers with information about how precision treatment planning in colorectal cancer through biomarker testing can help improve survival
The Never Too Young Survey Report shares the self-reported medical, psychosocial, and quality of life experiences of this often-overlooked population to better understand their challenges and needs.
In January 2019, Brooks Bell was diagnosed with stage-III colon cancer at age 38. She underwent six months of surgeries and chemotherapy. During that time, she learned of the shocking rise of colorectal cancer in young people, which inspired her to share her story, establish an awareness campaign, and start an initiative and event to encourage colorectal cancer screening.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable convened a panel of prevention and screening experts to offer a united response and propose national guidance on improving colorectal cancer screening rates during the COVID-19 era.
The March Forth Leadership Council brings together expertise and resources from a variety of stakeholders to improve colorectal cancer screening in targeted communities.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance announced its Walk to End Colon Cancer—a fundraising event series that empowers a nation of allies to walk together and raise money to screen, care, and cure this disease.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance CEO Michael Sapienza will discuss the importance of colorectal cancer screening with Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. and Kathleen Sebelius, former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, on March 11 in Washington, D.C.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance revealed its digital awareness campaign "Tomorrow Can’t Wait," an approachable campaign that visually illustrates what is on the line for individuals to get screened (your bottom) and all ages can be affected.
The Sacramento Undy, which includes a 5K and one-mile fun run, raises funds to end the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States among men and women combined, while honoring those affected by it.
The Tampa Bay Undy RunWalk, which includes a 5K and one-mile fun run, raises funds to end the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States among men and women combined, while honoring those affected by it.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance has announced available funding for up to $1.1 million for innovative, life-saving research through its Chris4Life Research Program. Research proposals are being accepted here through Monday, March 16, 2020.
