Colorectal Cancer Alliance

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is a national nonprofit committed to ending colorectal cancer. Working with our nation of passionate allies, we diligently support the needs of patients and families, caregivers, and survivors, eagerly raise awareness of preventative screening, and continually strive to fund critical research. As allies in the struggle, we are fiercely determined to end colorectal cancer within our lifetime. For more information, visit http://ccalliance.org/​

Latest from Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Fresh Perspectives: Colorectal Cancer Alliance To Accelerate Research Progress through a New Investment Strategy

December 20, 2021

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National nonprofit has committed to invest $30 million toward priority, innovative research by 2024 in colorectal cancer therapeutics, diagnostics, equity and more.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Announces $3.4 Million in Partnership Funding to Raise Awareness and Address Health Disparities among Communities of Color

July 26, 2021

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The Colorectal Cancer Alliance announced July 26 a major investment by three industry partners to address health inequities in colorectal cancer.

USPSTF Recommends Lowering Age for Colorectal Cancer Screening, Mandating Insurance Coverage for Most Preventive Procedures

May 18, 2021

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In an updated recommendation for colorectal cancer screenings, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) changed the starting age for screenings from 50 years to 45 years. The recommendation requires insurance companies to cover preventive procedures such as colonoscopies and stool tests.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance and Perthera Partner to Deliver Precision Treatment Options to Improve Patient Survival

April 13, 2021

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The personalized treatment program combines molecular profiling and biomarker testing while monitoring outcomes to advance science.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Announces “Pledge To Get Screened” Campaign for Awareness Month

March 02, 2021

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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and national leading nonprofit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance launched a new “Pledge To Get Screened” campaign – a public health initiative urging every American to join together to make a difference to combat colorectal cancer by pledging to get their recommended cancer screenings.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Awards Two Innovative Research Projects to Find Critical Answers in Colorectal Cancer

December 11, 2020

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The Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Alliance) today announced $500,000 in total funding for two colorectal cancer (CRC) studies through its Chris4Life Research Program.