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Apr 25

We won

in the Video - Public Service & Activism category! Our

initiative brought colon cancer into the spotlight. Thank you to everyone who voted for us and continues to support us. Until we end this disease, we still have work to do, but for… Show more

May 11

Ladan’s symptoms started when she was 17 and progressively got worse. Eventually, she had a colonoscopy, and they found a tumor in her colon. “The Alliance gave me a glimmer of hope in those dark days.” Cancer has a mental toll just as much as a physical one. We're here to… Show more

May 10

Finding accurate information and support should be easy, and BlueHQ helps with just that and more! 🙌 Create your free account at bluehq.org.

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C5 NYC

@C5NYC

To our patients and caregivers, if you are looking for support in your #coloncancer journey, BlueHQ has personalized resources, access to peer-communities, and answers to commonly asked questions. You can make an account and use the dashboard that is specially catered for you!

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“Colorectal cancer screening saves lives, and yet, millions of people are still not getting it done. Blood tests have the potential to change that. Offering patients a convenient and minimally invasive option for getting screened that can reach them where they are is a great step… Show more

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Guardant Health

@GuardantHealth

Millions of patients each year remain unscreened for #CRC. New data was presented at @DDWMeeting from our pivotal ECLIPSE study showcasing the performance of the Shield blood test to detect early-stage CRC. Read more: bit.ly/42lI5aU

It takes all of us to end this disease in our lifetime. #TomorrowCantWait Learn more about how to get involved: ccalliance.org/volunteer.

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Michael VanZetta

@MichaelVanZetta

Andrea Bauer talks about her Colorectal Cancer fight and the mission of the @CCAlliance

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Lots of great conversations happening at

@DDWMeeting

, including the ones at our booth! You can find us on the right when you enter the main entrance. #DDW2023

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Shonda Berry

@chroniclyillqt

Visit @CCAlliance at booth #1027 during #DDW2023 to learn about BlueHQ.org and much more! @DDWMeeting @AmerGastroAssn #DDW2023 #HereforDDW

Day 2 at #DDW23. So great to see our ally and BOSS member,

@chroniclyillqt

at the Alliance booth. Stop by our booth #1027 and learn more about BlueHQ.org

May 7

Day one at #DDW2023 Stop by our booth to hear more about the Alliance’s programs and Bluehq.org.

May 5

We're excited for #DDW2023 to kick off tomorrow! We can't wait to share all about our colorectal cancer resources, including BlueHQ, at booth #1027. Hope to see you there!

@DDWMeeting

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Digestive Disease Week

@DDWMeeting

May 4

Safe travels to everyone making their way to Chicago for #DDW2023! And if you're joining the meeting online, we'll see you Saturday!

May 4

It’s important to discuss how cancer can affect mental health this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. From his stage II colon cancer diagnosis at 35 to being a cancer-free life coach and speaker today, Deondre shares his story to help others heal trauma. bit.ly/HealingCRCTrau

May 1

We are so grateful to everyone at

@Olympus_Corp

who put on their favorite shade of blue to raise awareness of colorectal cancer on #DressInBlueDay.🙌 Your partnership and support mean the world to us! Together, we can end this disease.

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Olympus

@Olympus_Corp

Apr 28

The final result was 349 photographs of 2,782 colleagues from all over the world! Thanks to the strong commitment to the cause, Olympus Corporation of the Americas (@olympusamericas) will donate $5000 to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (@CCAlliance)

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Apr 28

"I had stage I colon cancer. My prognosis was good, but I know if I had waited longer to get checked, I could’ve faced metastatic cancer. That’s why it’s so important to get checked,” La Donya shares. Most people of average risk should start screening at age 45. Take a free quiz… Show more

Gayle King and Dr. Jon LaPook raise awareness for importance of colonoscopy screenings

, and

raise awareness for the importance of colonoscopies. If you have any questions about when you should get checked for colorectal cancer, take our free screening quiz at quiz.getscreened.org.

cbsnews.com

"CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King is raising awareness for a routine procedure that can save lives. King and Dr. Jon LaPook discuss the importance of colonoscopies, and we share a clip from King's...

Apr 26

Today, April 26, is your last chance to vote for

in the

! Go vote for us in all three categories where we are finalists! #ShortyAwards 👉 bit.ly/23LFB-Shorty

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Apr 23

At 42, a single mom with two teenagers, and a high school teacher, PJ heard the news that changed her life—she had stage IIIb colorectal cancer. “I continued to teach through chemo and radiation and only took two weeks off of teaching after my surgery.” Two years later, PJ shows… Show more

Apr 21

National Volunteer Week is a time to honor those who give their time and energy to help others.

@coloncancermike

shares exactly why we love our volunteers at the Alliance and how we couldn’t do what we do without your tireless efforts to raise awareness and support the mission… Show more

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Marijuana and Colorectal Cancer: Does Weed Help?

Apr 20

Approximately 25%-40% of cancer patients report marijuana usage to relieve or improve their symptoms. But what does the research say, and what’s in store for medical marijuana for colorectal cancer patients moving forward?

ccalliance.org

An astounding 95.9% of cancer patients completing a study reported an improvement in their condition with the use of medical marijuana.

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LEAD FROM BEHIND

We are in the final hours to vote for LEAD FROM BEHIND to win two

Kennedy Ryan Reynolds fan

! Every vote matters, so please vote and share it with your friends and family. Vote here 👉 bit.ly/LFBWebby-Video and here👉 bit.ly/LFBWebby-Social

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@ilyryanreynolds

Voting for the Webby Awards ends tomorrow! Please vote for @LeadFromBehind in the Video and Social - Public Service & Activism categories! @VancityReynolds @RMcElhenney Video: bit.ly/LFBWebby-Video Social: bit.ly/LFBWebby-Social

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Apr 20

Why does Elizabeth volunteer at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance? Because she wants to make a difference. Our volunteers are passionate about raising awareness, providing support, and finding a cure for this disease. On #VolunteerRecognitionDay, we're proud to showcase our… Show more

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Apr 20

Last chance to vote! 👇

is nominated for

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Retweeted

in two categories! Help us win by visiting both links below and voting for us in these Public Service & Activism nominations: 👉Video: bit.ly/LFBWebby-Video 👉Social: bit.ly/LFBWebby-Social Voting… Show more

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LEAD FROM BEHIND

Let your voice be heard—vote for LEAD FROM BEHIND to win the two

we're nominated for! Here are the two places to vote: 1⃣ bit.ly/LFBWebby-Video 2⃣ bit.ly/LFBWebby-Social

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Jesse Pasternack

@jessepasternack

Just voted for Lead from Behind in two different categories for @TheWebbyAwards and you should too! twitter.com/LeadFromBehind…

Apr 18

If you're attending #AACR23, check out the "Multi-Cancer Early Detection Assays: Early Detection Versus Early Distraction" abstract session in Room W315 to listen to Alliance's Senior Manager of Medical Advocacy & Community Engagement

@coloncancergal

on the

@AACR

panel starting… Show more

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Apr 3

#MCED assays hold great promise to revolutionize the early detection of cancer. However, many questions remain on how to best demonstrate benefit and incorporate these assays into the clinic. Join this #AACR23 session featuring Alliance's Senior Manager of Medical Advocacy &… Show more

Apr 17

Day 4 of #AACR23 Stop by our booth in the Advocacy Pavilion and meet two of our allies, Patricia and Danielle! #colorectalcancer

As part of the

@AACR

“Advocacy Organizations as Critical Players in the Research Ecosystem” PowerPoint session, Alliance’s Senior Manager of Medical Advocacy & Community Engagement

@coloncancergal

and Senior Director of Research & Medical Affairs David Fenstermacher talk about… Show more

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Allison Rosen, MS

@ARosen380

Great information from @coloncancergal & Dr. Fenstermacher of the @CCAlliance on their Never Too Young survey. The results showed all the unmet needs of early onset #colorectalcancer partiebrs and what they are doing with that information now! #AACR23 #AACRSSP

Stop by the poster session at #AACR23 to hear about the Alliance’s abstract — Advocacy organizations as critical players in the research ecosystem: A case study in the value and use of real world-evidence. Location: Section 26 Poster Board Number: 6

Kim Newcomer

Excited to be at #AACR23 Stop by our booth at the advocacy pavilion to learn more about programs & BlueHQ.org because #Tomorrowcantwait #AACRSSP #colorectalcancer

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is a finalist for the

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Apr 13

Have you voted for

yet? We are nominated for two

in the Video and Social - Public Service & Activism categories! Show your support and vote👉bit.ly/LFBWebby-Social

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Paige van Pelt

@paige_van_pelt

Apr 13

Asking a favor (or 2). Please vote for Lead From Behind in the Video and Social Categories and put CRC in the rear view mirror! TIA Your Vote Counts in the Webby Awards ccalliance.org/blog/get-invol via @ccalliance

Apr 12

In case you missed our initial announcement,

has been nominated for

Your Vote Counts in the Webby Awards

in two categories this year! Visit our blog to find out how you can vote and help us win.

ccalliance.org

The Alliance's LEAD FROM BEHIND initiative has been nominated for the prestigious Webby Awards — help us win by voting today!