Colon Cancer Foundation

March 03, 2021

Brian Dooreck, MD, of the Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Centers, Pembroke Pines, Florida, spoke with the Colon Cancer Foundation about their newly launched Colorectal Cancer Provider Outreach Program (CRC POP)—it’s evolution and mission.

February 24, 2021

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer surgeons worldwide have devised models to aid with the prioritization of canceled (backlog) elective and upcoming cancer surgeries.

January 17, 2021

Several studies have identified an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) among those suffering from a chronic condition such as Crohn’s disease, diabetes, or obesity. Interestingly, this association is particularly evident among millennials, meaning those who were in the 22-37 age group between 2014 and 2018.

January 12, 2021

Aside from the physical challenges associated with colorectal cancer, managing the many health administrative aspects of a chronic disease is an added burden to the lives of patients and their caregivers.

January 06, 2021

A shared decision-making tool is an approach that allows the clinician to collaborate with the patient in reaching evidence-informed decision making.

November 01, 2020

The anticipated draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Task Force Services (USPSTF) is here…and it brought forth great news for the colorectal cancer (CRC) community. This independent panel of experts has proposed lowering CRC screening age for average-risk adults from 50 to 45 years.

October 27, 2020

As the nation moves towards a new era of inclusivity and diversity, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)’s fourth annual survey sheds light on racial inequality and other issues that influence cancer screening and health care access amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 22, 2020

Numerous challenges present themselves when a patient chooses to get screened for colorectal cancer, but we know very little about why patients may opt-out of getting screened.

September 18, 2020

Colon cancer and rectal cancer are diseases that younger generations need to take seriously.

March 04, 2020

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January 30, 2020

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Zsofia Stadler, on behalf of the Colon Cancer Foundation, about the rising incidence of early-age onset colorectal cancer.

May 03, 2019

Lack of awareness and knowledge of early-onset colorectal cancer is a problem, but early messaging can help combat the issue.

May 03, 2019

Surveillance guidelines for hereditary colorectal cancer may be more effective in preventing the disease compared with those intended for individuals with a family history.

June 07, 2018

It was the drop heard 'round the colorectal cancer world.

April 27, 2018

The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable has created a special toolkit to help physicians successfully determine and evaluate family history to detect colorectal cancer at an earlier age.

April 17, 2018

“Young people, in general, think they are invincible. I certainly did.” Said Stacy Hurt, an early-age onset rectal cancer survivor.

April 04, 2018