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Kelly Kranson: Lessons Learned Through Treatment
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Kelly Kranson: Lessons learned through treatment

After her young son was diagnosed with cancer, Kelly thought no one else in her family would possibly be hit. Sadly, she was wrong.

Oct 22, 2022
How Signatera™ Recurrence Monitoring Helps One Patient Sleep Better
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How Signatera recurrence monitoring helps one patient sleep better

Provided by Natera, Signatera is a test to help reveal if cancer may be left in the body, identify recurrence earlier, and potentially inform treatment decisions.

Oct 24, 2022
Jennifer: “At AllyCon, I Was One of You”
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Jennifer: “At AllyCon, I was one of you”

I loved everything about AllyCon. From the sea of blue shirts, to the smiles, to the presentations, and yes, the hugs!

Oct 16, 2022
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How to cut and fit an ostomy wafer for a stoma

In this video, ostomate and certified patient and family support navigator Stephanie Rouse demonstrates how to cut and fit an ostomy wafer, or skin barrier, for a stoma.

Oct 12, 2022
Can Walking Help Prevent Colon Cancer?
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Can walking help prevent colon cancer?

Find a good pair of shoes because there is strong evidence that walking can help prevent colon cancer!

Oct 11, 2022
Kacie Peters and Erik Stanley at the Walk to End Colon Cancer.
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Married couple battling concurrent stage IV CRC diagnoses speaks at Denver Bash

Kacie Peters and Erik Stanley are extraordinary. Despite dual, concurrent diagnoses with stage IV colorectal cancer, they have risen to the challenges posed by this disease and continue to be incredible parents, accomplished professionals, and now, outspoken advocates for colorectal cancer.

Oct 3, 2022
Lessons from a Stage IV Colon Cancer Patient and His Caregiver
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Lessons from a stage IV colon cancer patient and his caregiver

Every cancer journey is unique. Therefore, it is essential to respect the different ways in which patients and caregivers choose to travel the journey before them.

Nov 1, 2022
Advocate Jessica Buscho Receives Blue Heart Award
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Advocate Jessica Buscho receives Blue Heart Award

There are allies in the mission to end colorectal cancer, and then there was Jessica Buscho.

Sep 20, 2022
My First Colonoscopy Was Great, Except for Three Little Things
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My first colonoscopy was great, except for three little things

If someone told me I’d have my first colonoscopy at 33, I wouldn’t have believed them. As an avid CrossFit athlete and circus artist, I pride myself on being healthy and in tip-top-shape.

Jul 25, 2022
Stephen Estrada: The Alliance Was Hope
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Stephen Estrada: The Alliance was hope

When I was diagnosed with stage IV (metastatic) colorectal cancer, doctors gave me a 1% chance of living.

Jun 23, 2022
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sisters Honor One of Their Own
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Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters honor one of their own

Our hope is that by donating to the Alliance, we can continue to raise awareness like Cynthia did and support finding ways to detect colon cancer earlier.

Jun 22, 2022
Clinical Trial for Stage II and III dMMR/MSI-H Rectal Cancer Inspires Hope
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Clinical trial for stage II and III dMMR/MSI-H rectal cancer inspires hope

A clinical trial out of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has set the cancer community abuzz after it showed a 100 percent success rate among the first 14 participants who completed treatment.

Jun 8, 2022
Postcards from AllyCamp: Stories of Self-Care and Reflection
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Postcards from AllyCamp: Stories of self-care and reflection

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance hosted AllyCamp, an in-person retreat and training for our volunteer leaders, for the first time from April 30 - May 3.

May 19, 2022
Screening at 45 Benefits Allies, As Insurance Companies Adopt Guidelines
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Screening at 45 benefits allies, as insurance companies adopt guidelines

The Alliance continues to ask its allies and the healthcare community to help advance its mission to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime — by spreading awareness and getting screened. 

May 17, 2022
Book Giveaway: Regrets of the Dying: Stories and Wisdom That Remind Us How to Live
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Author turns second chances into collection of stories

Author Georgina Scull and publisher Welbeck Publishing want to give five copies of Regrets of the Dying: Stories and Wisdom That Remind Us How to Live with those impacted by cancer.

May 10, 2022
After a Stage IV Diagnosis During Pregnancy, Biomarkers Provide Next Steps
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After a stage IV diagnosis during pregnancy, biomarkers provide next steps

Biomarker testing led to changing Alyssa’s treatment plan, one with a more effective combination of therapies that started to shrink her tumor and allowed her to schedule an upcoming surgery.

May 5, 2022
LEAD FROM BEHIND Launch Reaches Millions
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LEAD FROM BEHIND launch reaches millions

On September 13, the world watched Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get their first colonoscopies since turning 45 years old — the age at which a person of average risk should begin colorectal cancer screening.

Sep 23, 2022
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A patient and her mother battle CRC together

Nicole and Chris, a daughter and mother, recount their experiences as Nicole was diagnosed with colon cancer — and how themed hats have lifted their spirits.

Jan 12, 2022
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Brian Young: Christmas Eve brought an unwanted present

I turned 50 in November of 2019 and had my first colonoscopy. There was a 10cm mass growing in my rectum that I had no idea was there. It was stage III. No symptoms. No pain. No bleeding. Nothing.

Dec 15, 2021
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What is planned giving?

Planned gifts are made by passionate and committed donors who want to make a transformational difference for an organization.

Dec 18, 2021
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