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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

Supporting the Support System: Resources for Colorectal Cancer Caregivers

By Deepthi Nishi Velamuri When someone you care about is diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC), it impacts the entire family....

Enhancing Colorectal Cancer Prevention with Diet: Molecular Pathways and Improved Outcomes

The link between nutrition and colorectal cancer (CRC)  prevention is well established. Researchers have found that low-inflammation diets, such as...

Alcohol: Destroying Your Liver and Colon, Increasing Your Risk of Early CRC

By Parker Lynch In a recent study conducted in Korea, it was found that higher levels of alcohol consumption increase...

Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: What Are We Learning?

By Deepthi Nishi Velamuri Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease that typically affects older adults, but it is becoming increasingly...

Sensitivity of Double Fecal Immunochemical Testing for Detection of Colorectal Cancer

Fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is a commonly used method for screening and diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients who...

Fundraisers and Other Awareness Campaigns: Supporting the CRC Cause

By Parker Lynch Image credit: Mary Pahlke from Pixabay Every year, The Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force holds a...

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.