Initiatives at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Initiatives serve as a proactive response to the urgent need for colorectal cancer prevention, early detection, and patient support.
LEAD FROM BEHIND
LEAD FROM BEHIND is an awareness initiative between the Alliance, Ryan Reynolds, and his creative agency Maximum Effort to make colon cancer famous.
Public Service Announcements
Public service announcements promote early detection and raise awareness about colon cancer through television and radio.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Every March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month spotlights colorectal cancer and inspires more people to get screened.
National Cancer Survivor Month
In June, we honor and celebrate the resilience and strength of cancer survivors while raising awareness about the challenges they face.
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Ending colorectal cancer will take every one of us. Find out how you can get involved with our mission to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime.
Top resources
Legislation introduced to address young-onset CRC
Explore the urgent need for the Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act (HR 7714), legislation aimed at combating the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults through enhanced screening, education, and research.
Dr. John Marshall joins the Alliance as Chief Medical Consultant
A veteran in the field of gastrointestinal cancer research, Dr. Marshall will share his leadership experience and scientific expertise to guide the Alliance’s patient support and research initiatives, particularly Project Cure CRC.
EPIC Act to Advance New CRC Therapies Needs Support
The EPIC Act would encourage investment in clinical trials for additional uses of existing drugs.