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Colorectal Cancer Alliance

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We are a nation of allies, & the largest nonprofit dedicated to colorectal cancer. We advocate for prevention, magnify patient support, & accelerate research.

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Did you know the USPSTF lowered the colorectal cancer screening age from age 50 to age 45 in 2021? Learn more about your screening options and take a short quiz at getscreened.org.

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Join Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz & Colleagues on May 30 at 6:30 PM CDT during #ASCO25 for a #ColorectalCancer #MedEd event. Produced in collaboration with our partner PeerView bit.ly/CRC-T

Join Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz & Colleagues on May 30 at 6:30 PM CDT during #ASCO25 for a #ColorectalCancer #MedEd event. 

Produced in collaboration with our partner <a href="/PeerView/">PeerView</a> bit.ly/CRC-T
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A study conducted by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and Wakefield Research found that out of 1,000 U.S. adults ages 18+, 57% don’t realize a colonoscopy can prevent cancer as well as detect it. If they knew that a colonoscopy could prevent colorectal cancer, 98% of Americans

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Your words can make a difference! ✍️ A simple message of encouragement can brighten the day of a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider. Use this form to share a heartfelt note, and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance will personally deliver it to those who need it most:

Your words can make a difference! ✍️ A simple message of encouragement can brighten the day of a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider. Use this form to share a heartfelt note, and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance will personally deliver it to those who need it most:
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If you wore jelly sandals, it's about time you walk yourself on over to your doctor's office to get a colonoscopy 🚶‍♀️ The USPSTF lowered the colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45 as of 2021. If you're 45 or older, have a family history of colorectal cancer, or are

If you wore jelly sandals, it's about time you walk yourself on over to your doctor's office to get a colonoscopy 🚶‍♀️ The USPSTF lowered the colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45 as of 2021.

If you're 45 or older, have a family history of colorectal cancer, or are
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Join Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz & Colleagues on May 30 at 6:30 PM CDT during #ASCO25 for a #ColorectalCancer #MedEd event. Produced in collaboration with our partner PeerView bit.ly/CRC-T

Join Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz &amp; Colleagues on May 30 at 6:30 PM CDT during #ASCO25 for a #ColorectalCancer #MedEd event. 

Produced in collaboration with our partner <a href="/PeerView/">PeerView</a> bit.ly/CRC-T
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Today is Clinical Trials Day. You might want to talk to your doctor about clinical trial options as part of your treatment plan. Finding a clinical trial can be intimidating, but we are here to help you explore your options and help you prepare a list of possible trials to

Today is Clinical Trials Day. You might want to talk to your doctor about clinical trial options as part of your treatment plan. 

Finding a clinical trial can be intimidating, but we are here to help you explore your options and help you prepare a list of possible trials to
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Big news for colorectal cancer! The Colorectal Cancer Alliance applauds ARPA-H for committing up to $142M to the ADAPT program, a bold new initiative led by Dr. Andrea Bild to develop smarter, personalized treatments for aggressive cancers — including colorectal cancer. As the

Big news for colorectal cancer! The Colorectal Cancer Alliance applauds <a href="/ARPA_H/">ARPA-H</a> for committing up to $142M to the ADAPT program, a bold new initiative led by Dr. Andrea Bild to develop smarter, personalized treatments for aggressive cancers — including colorectal cancer.

As the
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Cancer treatment takes a toll on a patient not only physically, but also emotionally, mentally, and socially. Last year alone, our Cancer Care team identified nearly 45,000 unique barriers to care for patients and caregivers. They provided resources to overcome barriers like

Cancer treatment takes a toll on a patient not only physically, but also emotionally, mentally, and socially. 

Last year alone, our Cancer Care team identified nearly 45,000 unique barriers to care for patients and caregivers. They provided resources to overcome barriers like
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This could be you if you schedule your colonoscopy 🚌👀 Learn more about your screening options and take a short quiz at getscreened.org 📹 Hayley Lewis 👑

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When Heather walked into the ER with stomach pain, she had no idea it would set off a life-changing cancer journey. What followed was intense treatment and a surprising source of hope: a single biomarker result that shifted everything. Now, Heather is on the brink of a promising

When Heather walked into the ER with stomach pain, she had no idea it would set off a life-changing cancer journey. What followed was intense treatment and a surprising source of hope: a single biomarker result that shifted everything. Now, Heather is on the brink of a promising
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Remember to join us Friday, May 30 at 6:30 PM CDT, for our #ColorectalCancer live in-person and virtual symposium. Please tweet your questions in advance PeerView and follow along for expert insight from Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz! bit.ly/CRC-T #ASCO25 #oncology

Remember to join us Friday, May 30 at 6:30 PM CDT, for our #ColorectalCancer live in-person and virtual symposium. Please tweet your questions in advance <a href="/PeerView/">PeerView</a> and follow along for expert insight from Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz! bit.ly/CRC-T #ASCO25 #oncology
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Angie is good on getting a colonoscopy for another 10 years... are you? If you're 45 or older, have a family history of colorectal cancer, or are experiencing any symptoms at any age, talk to your doctor about getting screened for colorectal cancer. Learn more about your

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BREAKTHROUGH in BRAF V600E metastatic colorectal cancer! 🌊BREAKWATER trial reveals that combining encorafenib, cetuximab, and mFOLFOX6 as first-line therapy significantly enhances patient outcomes compared to standard care. #ASCO25 Colorectal Cancer Alliance

BREAKTHROUGH in BRAF V600E metastatic colorectal cancer! 🌊BREAKWATER trial reveals that combining encorafenib, cetuximab, and mFOLFOX6 as first-line therapy significantly enhances patient outcomes compared to standard care. #ASCO25 <a href="/CCAlliance/">Colorectal Cancer Alliance</a>
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Project Cure CRC has awarded 4 new grants❗ 👉 Khosrow Rezvani, PhD, University of South Dakota - Nanoparticle-Based Targeted Delivery and Release of Veratridine: A Novel Strategy for Suppressing mTORC2 Signaling Pathway and Mitochondrial Metabolism in Colorectal Cancer ($200,000) 👉 Lisa Mielke,

Project Cure CRC has awarded 4 new grantsâť—

👉 Khosrow Rezvani, PhD, <a href="/usd/">University of South Dakota</a> - Nanoparticle-Based Targeted Delivery and Release of Veratridine: A Novel Strategy for Suppressing mTORC2 Signaling Pathway and Mitochondrial Metabolism in Colorectal Cancer ($200,000)

👉 Lisa Mielke,