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…
Since 1976, Black History Month has turned February into a month of reflection on the contributions and history of Black Americans. Black doctors, nurses, doulas, and healthcare professionals across the…
The Northern-European Initiative on Colorectal Cancer (NordICC) study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Oct. 9, 2022, and the headlines and summaries published a day later do…
The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a study that suggests the benefits of colonoscopies for cancer screening may be overestimated. Media reports around this new study may be misleading. National…
Follow-up colonoscopies after abnormal stool test completely covered by insurance. After years of calling our senators and representatives, knocking on doors, and advocating til blue in the face, the colon…
Every party needs a “pooper,” right? This one had four. During an annual routine visit to her OB/GYN, Kaelin Scholle was reminded she was turning 50, and with age comes…
On March 11, we were thrilled to partner with Olympus to present a how-to on sharing stories to make an impact on colorectal cancer screening. Watch the replay and download…
Colorectal Screening during the Pandemic On Tuesday, October 20, Colon Cancer Coalition and the American Cancer Society hosted a webinar discussing the importance of colorectal screening during the pandemic. This…
On Tuesday, June 30, the Colon Cancer Coalition partnered with Baylor College of Medicine Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center for a conversation about colorectal cancer and prevention in the…
In the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Colon Cancer Coalition recommends that anyone currently living with symptoms of colorectal cancer and patients experiencing treatment delays should not assume that…