When Janice Johnson started experiencing sudden GI symptoms at the age of 48, a cancer diagnosis was the last thing she expected. In fact, it was difficult for her to even get a colonoscopy in the first place, being that the recommended screening age was 50 at the time (2016).
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance calls on the House to act bipartisanly, like the Senate, and pass spending bills for cancer research at the same level. Neither political party has a strong majority in either chamber; the only way to govern responsibly is by working together.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance believes that every cancer patient is unique and that there must be an individualized cancer care plan with shared decision-making between the patient and the physician. Our position is consistent with standards developed by the Institute of Medicine in their report Delivering High Quality Cancer Care – Charting a Course for a System in Crisis.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance applauds the Senate Appropriations Committee on Labor Health and Human Services for advancing legislation that increases spending levels for cancer research and protects funding for cancer screening programs from further cuts.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which Congress passed last August, had several provisions addressing the cost of health insurance and drug prices. The law put a $2,000 cap on Medicare out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, maintained the lowered health insurance premiums through HealthCare.gov and state plans, and, for the first time, authorized Medicare to set the price for a limited number of prescription drugs.
Whether personally impacted by colorectal cancer (CRC), supporting a loved one, or dedicated to educating and empowering others, these downloadable and printable resources can help.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is committed in 2024 to finally getting Congress to include colorectal cancer as a dedicated research program at the CDMRP.
In a remarkable blend of adventure and advocacy, cousins John, Mitch, and Mike are gearing up for a cross-country charity journey along Route 66. Their mission? To raise awareness and support for two important causes: cystic fibrosis and colorectal cancer.
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.