Guest blog by Kathleen Hoffman From understanding your symptoms, determining which doctor to see and getting a diagnosis, to finding out your treatment options and dealing with the aftermath, the…
The latest figures released by the American Cancer Society show Minnesota at a 72% screening rate for colorectal cancer inching ever closer to the elusive 80% screening goal. But according to Minnesota Community Measurement,… Guest blog by Barb Kunz, MS, CGC Around 5-10 percent of colorectal cancers are due to an inherited cause that can be found with genetic testing. Rare disease day gives us… At the end of last year, our community lost another inspiring and motivational fighter to young onset colon cancer. Despite a stage IV diagnosis, Nathan Allen was an avid walker, inspiring… This guest blog was written by Olive, one kid who is making a big difference through her volunteer work and commitment to help the cancer community in Columbus. Her story… Sam Jaquith decided it was time to stop thinking, and start doing when he embarked on a cycling journey across Minnesota this past May. It would be roughly 250 miles… This guest blog was written by written by Lisa Elam, Program Manager for the World Trade Center Health Program Outreach at the Mental Health Association of New York City. In… The Colon Cancer Coalition and the planning team from Get Your Rear in Gear – Wichita recently awarded a grant to Via Christi Philanthropy and Via Christi Oncology Services from… For the second year in a row, Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care in Fall River, MA has been awarded a grant from the Colon Cancer Coalition for providing colon cancer… On April 13, 2016, Gale Fritsche, the Local Event Director of Tour de Tush – Allentown, hosted a conference at East Stroudsburg University in Bethlehem, PA. The conference was titled…