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
Finding hope and healing with the Alliance
Discover hope and healing through Angela and Marleigh Cummins' powerful journey after losing Rodney to colorectal cancer. Learn how their partnership with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance turned grief into advocacy, raising awareness and fostering community support to take on colorectal cancer.
A father finds strength in connection
“When I was diagnosed, I needed more than information — I needed connection,” Damien said. “The Alliance was a lifeline."
Proposed budget cuts could strip health insurance from millions
A proposed federal budget could cut $715 billion from Medicaid, leaving 8.6 million Americans without insurance. Learn how this impacts cancer prevention, early detection, and survival—and what you can do to help protect care access.