National nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance conducted a survey of young-onset colorectal cancer survivors who were diagnosed with the disease prior to turning 50 years old. Results show a population of survivors who often faced barriers to screening due to their age, were most often misdiagnosed at the start of their journey, and then received a diagnosis of late-stage colorectal cancer—a disease that is highly treatable if caught early.
Inside Anne’s Closet combines fashion and colorectal cancer awareness for a unique luncheon to raise funds and save lives on Monday, May 13. Notable Bay Area athletes will walk the runway and NBC Bay Area anchor Jessica Aguirre will host founding chair John Paye, gastroenterologist Dr. Vicky Yang and caregiver Daniel Zimmermann, among others, to discuss their experiences and expertise around colorectal cancer.
Cookies4Chris was born to honor the memory of Chris Sapienza, a Pittsburgh native who passed away from colorectal cancer and was a lover of both cookies and baking. Sapienza was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2006, fought it for three years, and passed away from the disease in 2009.
In Oregon alone, more than 1,600 people are expected to receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis this year. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women combined in the United States.
The Portland Undy RunWalk is a family friendly 5K that raises funds and awareness to help defeat this disease.
To help raise awareness about young individuals being misdiagnosed as part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, national non-profit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance recently conducted a survey of individuals under the age of 50 who were diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
The Never2Young (N2Y) Advisory Board provides a strong voice for the young onset colorectal cancer community by going straight to the source: All of the members have been directly impacted by colorectal cancer, either as a survivor or patient. Members flew into Washington for the meeting from across the country.
With Alliance funding, a research study will analyze the differences in the colon microbiota in younger and older patients with colorectal cancer. Researchers increasingly believe microbiota has influence over human homeostasis and disease. Finding a link between changes in colon microbiota and colorectal cancer in young patients will guide future research in both preventative screening and treatment for young-onset colorectal cancer patients.
The event is in memory of prominent Washington, D.C. Attorney Mark Hulkower, who passed away from colon cancer in February 2011. The funds raised will support the Colon Cancer Alliance’s mission and national programs which champion prevention, fund cutting-edge research and provide the highest quality patient support services.
It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome and congratulate the newly appointed Chairman, John Backus, our Vice Chair, Carmen Marc Valvo and our brand new members, David Schoeman and Lee Dranikoff. The accomplishments of these remarkable leaders cannot be overstated the entire Colon Cancer Alliance is thrilled to welcome them in their new roles.
The Colon Cancer Alliance is thrilled to announce the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors, David Schoeman, Senior Partner in the New York Office of McKinsey & Company, and Lee Dranikoff, Managing Director at American Studies. Both members have a personal understanding of colorectal cancer and its impact, which deepens their commitment to helping others affected and to one day finding a cure.
With the theme “Don’t Fumble On Getting Screened for Colon Cancer”, Baltimore Ravens third year tight end Maxx Williams will be wearing custom cleats during this Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions to raise awareness about young onset colorectal cancer and in memory of his uncle, Paul “Chumly” Scheuble, who passed away this year from the disease at the age of 48.
Atlanta attorney Tawny Mack was a 21 year old college student when she first started experiencing colorectal cancer symptoms. Mack was attending a health and wellness presentation at her new firm when she started to seriously consider that colorectal cancer could be the cause for her symptoms. After scheduling a colonoscopy, Mack was diagnosed with stage 3c colorectal cancer at the age of 30.
The Colon Cancer Alliance’s annual National Conference will honor and celebrate colorectal patients and families, survivors, and caregivers. This two-day conference at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, is made up of those who have been personally affected by colorectal cancer in their lives.
Catlin will unite with allies at the Chicago Undy RunWalk on June 1, where she will tell her story, one entirely too common in the United States, with a special focus on young-onset colorectal cancer.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance raised more than $1.6 million and placed 100 earned media stories this March—just two highlights from an immensely successful National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Olympus, a global leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, among other core businesses, will provide national nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) with funding to raise awareness of colorectal cancer screening across the United States and provide low- to no-cost screenings to 100 at-risk individuals in 2019.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) CEO Michael Sapienza today announced that Philadelphia-based Independence Blue Cross will provide $500,000 in support of the March Forth Philadelphia Prevention Project, which seeks to save lives by promoting increased colorectal cancer screening in the Philadelphia region.
The 10th annual San Diego Undy RunWalk, presented by national nonprofit Colorectal Cancer Alliance, will take place on Saturday, March 2, at Mission Bay Park in San Diego.
Colorectal cancer rates in people under age 50 are rising. Brandon resident Tara Polk, 48, felt caught up in a whirlwind after her stage IV rectal cancer diagnosis two years ago—despite being just 46 years old and without a family history of disease.
