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.
Joined July 2009
At 28, Erika started having stomach issues and couldn’t keep water down. She went to the emergency room, and that night, she went into surgery to find the issue. A mass was found, and a biopsy revealed colon cancer, with scans showing it had spread in her lymph nodes. Erika had
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IT’S OFFICIAL: Colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45 for people at average risk!. We celebrate this major milestone in our mission to end colorectal cancer. The guidelines released today by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force will save thousands of lives.
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Our hearts are breaking for @chadwickboseman & his loved ones. This is a devastating loss to a disease that disproportionately affects our black & brown communities. We will continue to advocate for earlier screening & research. - The Alliance 💙.
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@Julius_Kim It’s incredible, isn’t it - a simple 30-minute procedure can help prevent colon cancer. 🙌. Thanks for sharing, and glad everything went well, Julius!.
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Dr. Henry T. Lynch passed away this morning. Dr. Lynch’s findings led to the identification of hereditary nonpolyposis #colorectal cancer, better known as Lynch syndrome. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. #LynchSyndrome #InMemory.
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@Andy @NeNeLeakes We are heartbroken by this loss. Please know we are here for the community in any way we can - on social media and our free Helpline to answer any questions or just be someone to talk to who understands: (877) 422-2030. Sending so much 💙 and healing!.
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Colonoscopies save lives. A single study inspiring reckless headlines cannot change that fact. Colorectal cancer is deadly but also highly preventable. Americans should not be deterred from getting checked!
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Thank you @GQMagazine and @DrIbram for raising your voice about this disease as well as the impact it has on the Black community. You are not alone in this discussion.
When Chadwick Boseman passed away from colon cancer last August, @DrIbram decided to reveal the scars from his own colon-cancer surgery
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@people We are heartbroken by this loss. Please know we are here for the community in any way we can - on social media and our free Helpline to answer any questions or just be someone to talk to who understands: (877) 422-2030. Sending so much 💙 and healing!.
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Today, colorectal cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocacy partners nationwide collaborated to create awareness alongside @FightCRC for United in Blue, a flag installation on the National Mall. This is a visual reminder that by 2030, colorectal cancer is projected to be the
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Even superheroes get colorectal cancer. Learn about how this disease affects more and more young people: #NeverTooYoung #CRC #RIPChadwickBoseman #ChadwickForever
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BREAKING: The @WhiteHouse officially declared March 2023 as National #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth! . Join us all month long as we spread the word about this highly preventable disease and encourage everyone to get checked.
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We are thrilled to announce our ally @craigmelvin is joining our Board of Directors. “Craig is an incredible advocate for colorectal cancer patients across the country,” said @coloncancermike. Welcome, Craig! We look forward to saving lives together.
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Thank you to all the celebrity guests who joined us today at the #BottomsUpInvitational. We appreciate you taking the time to support @craigmelvin, @lindsayczarniak, and the colorectal cancer community. With your help, we can end this disease in our lifetime.
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@trekker34 @TheRock @IAmJericho We are so sorry to hear about Alan. Please know we are here for him and you in any way we can - on social media and our free Helpline to answer any questions or just be someone to talk to who understands: (877) 422-2030. Sending so much 💙.
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1 in 24 people will be diagnosed with #colorectalcancer in their lifetime. Watch and see the faces behind the 1 in 24, like @TreyMancini, @Orioles outfielder and young-onset colorectal cancer patient. You can help the 1 in 24:
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@DRMMARQUEZ11 We are here for you in any way we can! Thank you for sharing and raising awareness of the importance of getting screened. Sending so much 💙💙.
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Today is Dress In Blue Day! . Let's support colorectal cancer awareness by sporting our best blue outfits, and don't forget to tag us so we can reshare. Help bring attention to this disease and the importance of getting checked. #DressInBlueDay
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“I am once again asking, for you to take the pledge to get screened for #coloncancer.” #berniesanders.
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Today is #DressInBlueDay! Are you wearing blue today? We want to see it! Share a selfie on social media, & tell us why you wear blue. Someone may just see your post & decide it’s time to #GetScreened for colorectal cancer. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth
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We're here for the entire Melvin family and ask that our allies send love, prayers & healing during this time. For our incredible friend @craigmelvin, who from the beginning of Lawrence's fight brought awareness to this cancer, we 💙 you & will always stand by you & your family.
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Let your behind be the leader it was born to be. Thank you, @vancityreynolds and @RMcElhenney. #LeadFromBehind.
I made a bet. I lost. But it still paid off. @LeadFromBehind @RMcElhenney @DrLaPook @NYULangone @RMcElhenney
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So grateful to Alliance board member @craigmelvin for joining the White House #CancerMoonshot Colorectal Cancer Forum today to share how this disease has impacted him personally. His continued advocacy in honor of his brother will help end this disease in our lifetime.
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Today, marks the beginning of National #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth and we are calling on our #NationOfAllies to use their voice!. Go to to share our Screening Pledge using pre-written social posts with graphics made just for you! #GetScreened
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Cancer is a difficult diagnosis, especially for a young mother like Princess Kate. With some cancers rising in younger adults, it is important to remember it can affect anyone and can develop silently. Cancer is a personal battle, and often, it is uncomfortable to discuss. We
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Great news from @WhiteHouse! The @POTUS has officially declared March 2021 as National #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth! 💙 #GetScreened.
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Today is #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay and also Day 3 of @ASCO! We have learned so much over the last few days about the latest colorectal cancer findings and can’t wait to continue that today. #ASCO23
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THE RECOMMENDED SCREENING AGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER HAS ACTUALLY BEEN LOWERED TO 45 INSTEAD OF 50. AND GET THIS, IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF THE DISEASE, OR ARE EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS, YOU SHOULD TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR AND GET SCREENED SOONER. IT'S TOO IMPORTANT NOT TO KNOW.
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Our month is here! For 31 days, our allies and advocates are in the spotlight. Let's save lives! Learn more here: #Tomorrowcantwait
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Leaders of 16 #cancer orgs rep patients, physicians, nurses, & social workers oppose #GrahamCassidy. #ProtectOurCare
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Watch @TreyMancini of the @Orioles share his experience as young-onset CRC patient LIVE on our Alliance Facebook page next Monday at 4pm EST!
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@CynthiaHM We are THRILLED to hear about your husband, Cynthia! Please pass along our congratulations on beating colon cancer! Please know we are still here for him and you in any way we can - on social media and our free Helpline: (877) 422-2030. Sending so much 💙.
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Breaking news from the @WhiteHouse! @POTUS has officially declared March 2022 as National #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth! 💙 #GetScreened
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@twobooo We are so sorry to hear about this, Cathy. Please know we are here for you in any way we can - on social media and our free Helpline to answer any questions: (877) 422-2030. We also have financial assistance programs: Sending so much 💙.
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.@TODAYshow's @craigmelvin is speaking out about his brother's #coloncancer diagnosis and his support for the Alliance. Thank you Craig and @people for raising awareness and inspiring others to talk about it! #TomorrowCantWait
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"I was 48 when I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Three years ago, I went to the hospital for lower back pain, only to find out that night that I had a tumor in my colon. After a colonoscopy and lung biopsy, I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer that had metastasized to
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Today marks 25 years of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance! 🥳. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance started as an idea back in 1999 with a group of passionate volunteers and a desire to support individuals facing this disease. That idea blossomed into 25 years of impact on colorectal
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@majorsoft007 Rooting for you, Sam! Please know we are here to help in any way we can — on social media and our free Helpline to answer any questions or be someone to talk to who understands: (877) 422-2030. Sending so much 💙.
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March is National #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men, and second for women. Show your support and spread the word by:. 1️⃣ Sharing on social media.2️⃣ Buying merch & advocating wherever you go.3️⃣ Wearing blue March 1 for
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Together w/ @FightCRC and @GYRIG we celebrate United States Preventive Services Task Force's plans to lower the recommended #screening age for #colorectalcancer to 45 for average risk individuals!.Share this news & your message to the USPSTF at #ScreenAt45
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"In Dec. '20, my husband received the news that he's been cancer-free for 5 years! In 2015, he was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. No history, no genetic reasoning —just dealt the card. Now he's become a firefighter, EMT, & built our family!" —Chrissy, wife & caregiver
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March is National Colorectal Cancer awareness month so we inflated a colon! #MarchAwareness #dressinblueday
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We're seeing a lot of BLUE on the @TODAYshow plaza! Show us how you are celebrating #DressInBlueDay this morning.
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We see you, @markwahlberg! . Way to support National #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth👏.
Last night with my fellow Bostonian. THANK YOU, Mark Wahlberg @markwahlberg for promoting awareness about COLORECTAL CANCER!
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Happy Birthday to our amazing ally & advocate, @craigmelvin! Thank you for continuing to use your platform to spread awareness & break the stigma behind #CRC. 💙 -->Learn more about Craig's work w/ the Alliance in his article w/ @people magazine here:
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In March 2021 at the age of 30, Michael began having pains on the left side of his abdomen. He went to his doctor, was told it was diet-related, and was given heartburn medicine. "I even asked the doctor at that appointment like, 'Is there a chance that this could be colon
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Today, March 1st, is Dress in Blue Day! We wear blue to bring awareness to colorectal cancer. Wear your best blue and tag us so we can share 📸 #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #DressInBlueDay
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Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, stressed the importance of preventive checkups, detailing how screenings can "prevent colon cancer through the detection and removal of precancerous growths called polyps.".
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Our new Never Too Young Advisory board member, @TreyMancini, teamed up with the @Orioles to create this life-saving #F16HT t-shirt! Learn more about Trey's story and the work he's doing to spread awareness of young-onset colorectal cancer:
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“My family says, 'When in doubt, check it out.'” Allison, 42, pushed her doctor to order a colonoscopy after having stomach issues. “They found a tumor & after its removal, I’m a stage I colorectal cancer survivor!” Know when you should get checked:
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@Nennybobs We are so sorry to hear about your husband, Janine. Please know we are here for him and you in any way we can - on social media and our free Helpline to answer any questions or just be someone to talk to who understands: (877) 422-2030. Sending so much 💙.
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Today is a day to celebrate — it’s @craigmelvin's birthday! Thank you for using your platform to bring awareness to a cause near and dear to your heart and ours. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in person at The Bottoms Up Invitational in August:
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“I shouldn’t be alive today, but I am. I am here to advocate for others for better treatment of all CRC patients.” —Michelle. It's #YoungSurvivorsWeek, and we're highlighting the strength and resilience of young people who have overcome colorectal cancer. Join Michelle as an
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Simone Ledward Boseman joins the White House #CancerMoonshot Colorectal Cancer Forum to discuss her connection to this disease through her late husband, Chadwick Boseman. We thank her for her powerful words and advocacy in this space.
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Aug 14-15, @craigmelvin & @lindsayczarniak host The Bottoms Up Invitational golf tournament & concert in honor of his brother who died from CRC. Other guests include @DylanDreyerNBC, @LlamasNBC, @dariusrucker @robertrandolph, @RealJayWilliams, & more. 👉
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Thank you @TODAYshow & @craigmelvin for sharing the great news from yesterday of #USPSTF lowering the recommended age of colon cancer screenings to 45. #45isthenew50
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Our thoughts and prayers are with 16-year-old Vinny and his family. Vinny has childhood colon cancer and we recently learned that his cancer is back and has spread. Vinny, please know that your community is here for you 💙
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We’re excited and ready to be a part of the @WhiteHouse Cancer Moonshot Colorectal Cancer Forum today to discuss the importance of colorectal cancer screening, prevention, and treatment, which would help reduce the total of cancer deaths by half in the
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When I was diagnosed with stage IV CRC in 2014 at 28, doctors gave me a 1% chance of living. So I started a clinical trial, partly funded by the Alliance. As an 8-year survivor, I want every patient to have the same outcome as me. Donate today. -Stephen
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@Reigart We are so sorry to hear about your son. Please know we are here for him and you in any way we can - on social media and our free Helpline to answer any questions or just be someone to talk to who understands: (877) 422-2030. Sending so much 💙.
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Tomorrow is #DressInBlueDay and the official kickoff to #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth! Don't forget to tag us in pics of you in blue 😎💙
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"People say this isn't fun," Couric said of the screening. "But I say it's a lot more fun than being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Believe me."
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In honor and memory of @Totalbiscuit, @chronodeals is donating all proceeds this week to our mission: #nationofallies #tomorrowcantwait #never2young.
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Chadwick Boseman died from colon cancer and was just 43. What's the risk for young people? Hear from Alliance CEO @coloncancermike and others in @USATODAY #Never2Young #CRC #RIPChadwickBoseman #ChadwickForever.
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On this day, we lost the icon @chadwickboseman to colorectal cancer. He brought joy to so many lives and attention to this disease, and we encourage anyone with questions about colon cancer to reach out to us. We are here to help: (877) 422-2030 #ChadwickForever
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“I’m 42, and getting an early colonoscopy saved my life.” Justin was having minor symptoms & his doctor suggested a colonoscopy. “Thank goodness I did because they found a cancerous mass.” People are #Never2Young for colorectal cancer:
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“The surgeon said I was lucky that I had symptoms and came in, because most 40-year-old guys are too embarrassed to say anything. Had I waited even a few more months, my whole prognosis could have been drastically different.” —John. #GetScreened:
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"This disease is beatable if you catch it in its early stages." While accepting the award on @chadwickboseman's behalf, his wife Taylor Simone encouraged everyone to take screening for colon cancer seriously. We applaud her strength! 💙
Congratulations to #ChadwickBoseman 🕊️ - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, @MaRaineyFilm - 52nd #NAACPImageAwards 🏆
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A5: All men and women should be screened for colorectal cancer. Screening should start at age 45, unless you have a family history of the disease. In that case, get screened at age 40 or 10 years before the age of the youngest case in your immediate family. #ColorectalCancerChat.
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#KeepTwitterPositiveBy looking at these pups dressed in blue for #DressinBlueDay cc: @darth, @dog_rates
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Today marks the start of National #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth! . Show your support and spread the word by:. 1️⃣ Sharing on social media .2️⃣ Buying merch and advocating wherever you go.3️⃣ Wearing blue on March 3 for Dress in Blue Day .4️⃣ Distributing our
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Sadly, colorectal cancer is rising among young people. This is a reminder that this disease doesn't discriminate by age, and we need to raise awareness and support all those affected. Learn when you should get checked based on your risk factors:
If you are in your 20s, 30s and 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for colorectal cancer — and when to seek screening or treatment.
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Cancer never crossed my mind even after experiencing symptoms because I was only 39.” Amy had a colonoscopy & found stage III colon cancer. She celebrates her 6-year cancerversary by “encouraging others to get screened.” CRC is not an old person’s disease:
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A true leader leads with his behind, @terrycrews. Stay ahead by getting checked. #LeadFromBehind.
Happy to put my butt on the line for @leadfrombehind if it means saving many more. Do the right thing and get your 🍑 checked. @ccalliance / @cologuard / @vancityReynolds / @maximumeffort
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Don't Assume you are too young for colorectal cancer. Thank you, @katiecouric for sharing your story and being a voice for such an important topic. #DontAssume #MarchAwareness.
Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in men and women combined, but it's also so preventable. @katiecouric lost her husband to the dreadful disease and for more than 20 years since, she's used her voice to bring awareness to getting screened.
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So proud of @TreyMancini! He crushed colon cancer, and is now crushing it behind the plate by leading the @MLB in RBIs. #F16HT 🙌.
Not enough people are talking about the fact that Trey Mancini was diagnosed with colon cancer last year, missed the entire season while undergoing chemotherapy, was declared cancer-free in November, and now leads the MLB in RBIs just 5 months later. Absolutely incredible.
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Not all cancer is pink. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — blue is the color for colorectal cancer awareness 🔵 Help us raise awareness by visiting . #ColorectalCancerAwaressMonth #NotAllCancerIsPink
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We are thrilled to see this incredible news for our ally, @DrIbram! We hope you will celebrate this milestone with some of your favorite things! 💙💙.
I can safely say I’ve now been cancer free for 3 years. My doc told me last night. It’s a milestone year after stage IV colon cancer. I feel fortunate, lucky and determined to not waste the days I’ve been given. In a time of so much death, I wanted to share a small note of life.
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Thanks to everyone who participated in #DressinBlueDay!. Keep spreading awareness all month long using our Social Press Kit. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth
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Today is Dress in Blue Day! Are you wearing your blue today? We want to see it! Share a video or selfie on social media using #DressInBlueDay to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and support the CRC community. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth
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The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is deeply saddened by the death of Representative Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey, a trailblazer who worked tirelessly to pass legislation that promoted colorectal cancer awareness, screening, and equity. His dedication to public service and advocacy
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It is such an honor to work with @craigmelvin, @lindsayczarniak, @DylanDreyerNBC, and their friends to raise more than an incredible $1.1 million on the first day of the #BottomsUpInvitational. We tee off the "competition for a good cause" today and couldn't be more grateful.
.@craigmelvin, his wife Lindsay and @DylanDreyerNBC are joining us from the Bottoms Up invitational, raising money for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance — a cause close to Craig and Lindsay.
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Happy birthday to one of our closest allies and Board member, @craigmelvin! We can't wait to celebrate you in the way you deserve - in person and with the community! Celebrate a lot today! 💙
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As the #CologuardClassic comes to a close, we walk the greens with patients, survivors, caregivers, and organizations with one thing in mind: we must end .colorectal cancer in our lifetime, and events like this help raise the needed awareness to do that. @CologuardGolf
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June is #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth! . A time when we celebrate strength, resilience, and survival. Join us in recognizing and honoring cancer survivors all month long. Find more ways to spread the word at
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What a beautiful scene to see our ally and stage IV #survivor @stacy_hurt meet her golf hero @PhilMickelson. Both Phil and your Alliance Fam are "always pulling for you." 💙. Special thanks to @CologuardGolf for making this moment possible.
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Even with no family history of this disease or any presenting symptoms, Eric, 49, had his first colonoscopy, and a tumor was discovered in his sigmoid colon—stage II. During his treatment, he walked in the Lexington Walk to End Colon Cancer. Today, Eric is cancer-free!. “I’d
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Thank you @nytimes for bringing awareness to this moment of impact. “We have been fighting for so long for this. It is a huge win for our community, & a huge milestone for the colorectal cancer community and for cancer care.” -@coloncancermike #ScreenAt45.
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March 16 at 9:45 AM ET we are excited to join @FightCRC, partners, and advocates for the United in Blue Rally on the National Mall! . Join us online by tuning in the livestream:
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Thank you so much @PattyArquette for sharing and raising awareness of the importance of getting screened! Take the pledge to #GetScreened:
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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
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The @WhiteHouse has declared April as National Cancer Control Month, and we're taking this opportunity to continue raising awareness about colorectal cancer, promoting healthy lifestyles, and how on-time screenings can help prevent this disease.
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Whether you walked with us in chilly Washington D.C., or walked virtually Coast to Coast, we thank you for joining us and fundraising to end colorectal cancer — 2024 may have just been the best year yet🙌 #DCScopeItOut
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@LauraMiers We know this news can be a lot to take in, Laura. If you want an ear that will listen or an encouraging word, you can call our free Helpline at (877) 422-2030, and one of our Certified Patient and Family Support Navigators can be that needed support.
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