Colon Cancer Foundation

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The Colon Cancer Foundation (CCF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
dedicated to a World Without Colorectal Cancer through awareness, prevention, screening, and research.

Advocating for Colorectal Cancer

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What is Colorectal Cancer?

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Latest News from the Blog

Blog, CRC Screening, Disparity, insurance, Research

CDC Report: Why Do Certain Populations Never Screen for Colorectal Cancer?

Cancer screening remains a powerful tool. Even limited screening has long-term benefits compared to no screening and can lower the risk of cancer and related deaths. A recent study by researchers at the CDC compared data on adults who reported…

Blog, Colon Cancer, Immunotherapy, Rectal cancer, Treatment

Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Effective for Mismatch Repair–Deficient Colorectal Cancer

Mismatch repair–deficient (dMMR) or microsatellite instability–high (MSI-H) colorectal cancer (CRC) is an advanced form of CRC that is highly responsive to treatment with immunotherapy, especially PD-1 inhibitors. Preliminary research results…

Blog, Colon Cancer, Diet, risk factors

Plant-Based Diets Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk in Men

Colorectal cancer (CRC), the third most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., is preventable with regular screening. In addition to routine screening, other modifiable risk factors, such as diet, play…

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Events and Involvement

Team Colon Cancer Challenge has raised more than $1,048,000 in support of efforts to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and the importance of early screening, prevention, and research.

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