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You Can Help End Colorectal (Colon) Cancer

So Many Ways to Get Involved! Please join us in raising awareness about colorectal cancer screening. Whether you’d like to participate in our Colon Cancer Challenge, spread the word about prevention and screenings or help fundraise, we truly value your partnership. Together, we can save lives! Learn more here.

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The Colon Cancer Foundation

The Colon Cancer Foundation, established in 2008, is a non-profit organization with a clear mission: reduce colorectal cancer and related deaths through supporting research, increasing public awareness and education, and collaborating with strategic partners in the fight against colorectal cancer (CRC). CRC is the second leading cause of cancer death, making the foundation’s mission critical.

Colon Cancer Facts

Colorectal cancer is not an old white man disease - it affects both men and women across all races and age groups
CRC incidence and mortality among <50 years (early-age onset CRC) is rising at an alarming rate
Patients younger than 55 are 58% more likely to be diagnosed with advanced-stage (III or IV) disease
70% of EAO-CRC cases have no known risk factors, such as family history of CRC

Latest Updates from CCF

Blood-based Tests Could Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates

By Parker Lynch   Despite the current methods that exist for people to receive preventative screenings, colorectal cancer (CRC) screening...

The Insider Scoop: Unveiling the Relationship Between Exercise and Colorectal Cancer Risk

Photo credit: Arek Adeoye on Unsplash After publishing a blog post on Sarah Keadle, Ph.D.’s latest published research, entitled “Impact of Moderate-Vigorous Physical...

Connections & Comorbidities: The Link between Colorectal Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

Welcome back to our ongoing series exploring the intricate relationship between colorectal cancer (CRC) and various health conditions. Our previous...

UnitedHealthcare to Implement Prior Authorization for Certain Colonoscopies

Update on June 2nd, 2023: Following an outcry from physician groups and patient advocacy groups, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has slightly modified...

The Link Between Diabetes and Colorectal Cancer: Exploring the Evidence

As colorectal cancer (CRC) rates rise globally, especially in the early-onset population, identifying high-level risk factors for developing this disease...

Adults Aged 45-49 Risk Losing Free Colon Cancer Screening Services

Millions of Americans risk losing free preventive care after a Texas judge ruled against the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventive...

Resources & Tools

What is Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a type of cancer that can affect the colon and the rectum, which together make up our large intestine.

PREVENT IT! Screening Information

Screening is an extremely important preventive method to catch cancer early before it advances to an incurable stage.

Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment

Colorectal cancer might not cause symptoms immediately and screening is the most effective method to identify and remove polyps before they evolve into malignant diseases.