We know there is nothing that can take away the pain and grief of a cancer diagnosis, and rarely there are few words that can make it any better, but…
For the past 20 years, the Coalition — primarily through our Get Your Rear in Gear event series – has united communities in the fight against colon cancer by starting… Colon and rectal cancer is treatable when caught early and even preventable by removing polyps during colonoscopy screening. But colorectal cancer remains the second most common cause of cancer deaths… In March the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Colon Cancer Coalition launched phase two of a partnership to help save lives from colon cancer, especially in higher-risk communities… Publication of this article is supported by Guardant Health. We all know, far too well, the toll that colorectal cancer (CRC) takes on the individuals and families it impacts. And… The American Cancer Society (ACS) released its 2024 Cancer Facts and Figures Report on January 17, and the statistics are alarming. Below are the key takeaways. Colorectal cancer is now… As you may know, there are many events outside of the Get Your Rear in Gear® event series that the Colon Cancer Coalition supports to bring awareness to and combat… The Colon Cancer Coalition enters its busiest time of the year as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month brings with it 13 events, followed by nine more events in April and May!… Before my prep, I religiously watched all of Allison Rosen’s (a colon cancer survivor and wonderful awareness advocate) prep-tip TikToks in the days leading up to my colonoscopy, which was… There are many different reasons why someone might consider getting a colonoscopy: they’re 45 or older, have a family history, or are experiencing symptoms. For me, being only 23, it…