Latest news from Fight Colorectal Cancer on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/do-colonoscopies-save-lives/?sc=rsin /articles/do-colonoscopies-save-lives/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:35:13 EST The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a study that suggests the benefits of colonoscopies for cancer screening may be overestimated. Media reports around this new study may be misleading. National nonprofits Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) and Colon Cancer Coalition are united in ensuring that the colorectal cancer (CRC) community and those who are eligible for screening understand that getting screened for CRC does save lives. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/best-selling-cookbook-author-sarah-copeland-hosts-cooking-demonstration-for-the-colorectal-cancer-community/?sc=rsin /articles/best-selling-cookbook-author-sarah-copeland-hosts-cooking-demonstration-for-the-colorectal-cancer-community/?sc=rsin Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:15:57 EST Fight Colorectal Cancer Hosts Gut-Friendly Cooking Event Alongside Best-Selling Cookbook Author and Former Food Director at Real Simple. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/global-event-will-advance-early-age-onset-colorectal-cancer-research/?sc=rsin /articles/global-event-will-advance-early-age-onset-colorectal-cancer-research/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:20:53 EST In many countries around the world, patients under age 50 are fighting, some dying, of colon and rectal cancers. Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer is an urgent issue in cancer research and patient care around the globe. We all want to know why this is happening, fully aware that for some, time is running out. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/why-is-lowering-the-colorectal-cancer-screening-age-to-45-a-big-deal/?sc=rsin /articles/why-is-lowering-the-colorectal-cancer-screening-age-to-45-a-big-deal/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 May 2021 11:45:47 EST Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/mental-health-support-study-reveals-huge-need-amongst-colorectal-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/mental-health-support-study-reveals-huge-need-amongst-colorectal-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 May 2021 10:35:49 EST This Mental Health Awareness Month, Fight Colorectal Cancer, is urging the clinician and patient communities to take mental health seriously and connect patients with resources. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/patient-reactions-to-colorectal-cancer-estimated-to-become-the-leading-cause-of-cancer-related-deaths-for-those-20-49-by-2030/?sc=rsin /articles/patient-reactions-to-colorectal-cancer-estimated-to-become-the-leading-cause-of-cancer-related-deaths-for-those-20-49-by-2030/?sc=rsin Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:55:57 EST Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/family-and-caregiver-support-accounting-for-unique-aspects-of-care-a-top-need-of-colorectal-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/family-and-caregiver-support-accounting-for-unique-aspects-of-care-a-top-need-of-colorectal-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:00:18 EST Fight Colorectal Cancer has published the findings of a multi-year research project titled, "Priorities of Unmet Needs for Those Affected by Colorectal Cancer: Considerations from a Series of Nominal Group Technique Sessions" in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN). Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/fight-crc-to-present-research-findings-on-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-colorectal-cancer-community-at-2021-gi-asco/?sc=rsin /articles/fight-crc-to-present-research-findings-on-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-colorectal-cancer-community-at-2021-gi-asco/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:30:27 EST Fight Colorectal Cancer presents abstract at Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium highlighting the need to address the barriers and opportunities for care within the colorectal cancer community during the COVID-19 pandemic Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/the-removing-barriers-to-colorectal-cancer-screening-act-is-signed-into-law2/?sc=rsin /articles/the-removing-barriers-to-colorectal-cancer-screening-act-is-signed-into-law2/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:15:20 EST After nearly a decade of advocacy, the colorectal cancer community celebrates a major victory as the "Medicare loophole bill" passes the House and Senate, and gets signed into law. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/fight-colorectal-cancer-issues-four-new-state-grants-to-support-colorectal-cancer-policy-change/?sc=rsin /articles/fight-colorectal-cancer-issues-four-new-state-grants-to-support-colorectal-cancer-policy-change/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:05:08 EST The nation's largest colorectal cancer advocacy organization keeps fighting to lower the screening age and increase access in Kentucky, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and Texas. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/why-black-women-and-men-are-dying-of-colorectal-cancer-at-higher-rates/?sc=rsin /articles/why-black-women-and-men-are-dying-of-colorectal-cancer-at-higher-rates/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:25:03 EST Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/fight-colorectal-cancer-manuscript-investigating-colon-and-rectal-cancer-in-young-adults-published/?sc=rsin /articles/fight-colorectal-cancer-manuscript-investigating-colon-and-rectal-cancer-in-young-adults-published/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:30:39 EST Newly published manuscript explores risk factors and etiology of sporadic colon and rectal (colorectal) cancer in young adults. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/fight-colorectal-cancer-to-launch-clinical-trial-finder-mobile-app-in-partnership-with-flatiron-health/?sc=rsin /articles/fight-colorectal-cancer-to-launch-clinical-trial-finder-mobile-app-in-partnership-with-flatiron-health/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:05:11 EST Fight CRC's Clinical Trial Finder App aims to make the web-based resource more accessible to Late-State, MSS colorectal cancer patients Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/over-150-advocates-to-arrive-in-washington-d-c-during-march-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month-to-break-down-barriers-to-screening/?sc=rsin /articles/over-150-advocates-to-arrive-in-washington-d-c-during-march-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month-to-break-down-barriers-to-screening/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:05:59 EST Fight Colorectal Cancer will host over 150 colorectal cancer patients, caregivers, and advocates in Washington, D.C., where they will spend two days preparing to talk with legislative staff about how colorectal cancer has personally impacted them and the importance of preventative screening. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/fight-colorectal-cancer-breaks-down-barriers-to-colorectal-cancer-screening/?sc=rsin /articles/fight-colorectal-cancer-breaks-down-barriers-to-colorectal-cancer-screening/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:05:50 EST During March 2019 - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - the leading advocacy organization is rallying advocates to raise awareness so all Americans can access life-saving colorectal cancer screenings. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/real-housewives-of-atlanta-s-gregg-leakes-decides-against-chemotherapy-after-surgery-for-colorectal-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/real-housewives-of-atlanta-s-gregg-leakes-decides-against-chemotherapy-after-surgery-for-colorectal-cancer/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:05:48 EST Are you a Real Housewives fan? If so, you probably know that the show has recently brought colorectal cancer to the spotlight ... again. If not, we'll catch you up quickly. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/fight-colorectal-cancer-awards-grant-to-researchers-studying-early-age-onset-colorectal-cancer.-experts-available-for-comment.-/?sc=rsin /articles/fight-colorectal-cancer-awards-grant-to-researchers-studying-early-age-onset-colorectal-cancer.-experts-available-for-comment.-/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:05:31 EST Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/fight-crc-partners-with-no-shave-november-for-fourth-straight-year/?sc=rsin /articles/fight-crc-partners-with-no-shave-november-for-fourth-straight-year/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:05:01 EST Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) has once again been selected by No-Shave November as one of the three recipients for all funds raised during the 2018 campaign. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/cancer,-pneumonia-and-flu,-and-you/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer,-pneumonia-and-flu,-and-you/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:30:54 EST With fall just around the corner, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) expects flu season to begin ramping up within the next few months. Fight Colorectal Cancer /articles/colorectal-cancer-advocates-to-summit-quandary-peak-near-breckenridge,-colorado-on-monday,-july-16-/?sc=rsin /articles/colorectal-cancer-advocates-to-summit-quandary-peak-near-breckenridge,-colorado-on-monday,-july-16-/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:15:23 EST Over 80 colorectal cancer advocates will hike to Quandary Peak near Breckenridge, Colorado on Monday, July 16 to raise awareness. Fight Colorectal Cancer