Colorectal cancer survivors over 50
Continuing your success
You’ve defeated colorectal cancer — what’s next? Below are resources for continued success — and for giving back.
Resources for survivors over 50
Own it
You've worked hard to get where you are now. Own your survivorship by learning all you can about staying healthy after cancer.
Alliance online community
Everyone touched by colorectal cancer can play a part in our online community. Whether you need help today or are ready to help others – we encourage you stay active with us.
Monitoring for recurrence
Now that you have completed your treatment, you and your care team should discuss your follow-up care plan. The plan will include ongoing monitoring for cancer recurrence and should also address lifestyle and emotional needs.
Clinical trials for survivors
Clinical trials test cutting-edge approaches for treating, diagnosing, or preventing colorectal cancer. Be a part of research while being proactive as a survivor over 50.
Walk to end colon cancer
Most people don't know that colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States or that it's highly preventable — and that’s why we’re turning up the volume on this disease.
It's going to take every one of us
Are you ready to take action? Make the mission to end colorectal cancer your own. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance empowers a nation of allies to participate, fundraise, and volunteer.
Survivorship
Survivorship under 50Top resources
Alliance Celebrates 25 Years & Honors Notable Partners at the National Blue Hope Bash
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s national Blue Hope Bash, held November 2 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., raised nearly $2 million to support lifesaving work.
Porsche car raffle helped winners look forward
Colorectal cancer patient Mark Bassett won a Porsche in the Blue Hope Bash car raffle, bringing unexpected joy and new experiences amid his cancer journey.
Next Congress must address 340B abuse
A new report reveals how 340B program abuse fails low-income patients, increases the federal deficit, and raises employer health plan costs. Congress must act to fix 340B.