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Learn facts & stats about disparities in #colorectalcancer affecting underserved communities in the U.S this #MinorityHealthMonth.
Underserved communities often face barriers to timely, equitable cancer care. We are committed to raising awareness & advancing health equity for all.
We are making progress, but we have to keep reminding them why investing in these programs is so important.
Hundreds of you have already reached out to your members of Congress to urge them to support funding for CRC research and screening programs. Now is a great time to reach out, follow up, and urge your friends and family to do the same.
For the person who wants to smell like they're fully booked, bowel-prepped, & serious about screening!
April Fools' 🤭
But prep is no joke, & being ready makes all the difference
Prepare for screening with our 9 expert prep tips: fightcolorectalcancer.org/colonoscopy-prep-tips/
Exelixis recently announced that the FDA has accepted a new drug application for a potential treatment combo
If approved, this combo could represent another potential treatment optio... ir.exelixis.com/news-releases/news-relea...
Feeling lucky this #stpatricksday? 🍀
When it comes to #colorectalcancer, luck shouldn't be your plan. Screening saves lives.
Not sure if it's time for you to get screened?
Take our quick screening quiz to find out 👉 fightcrc.org/quiz
#ColorectalCancer is the ONLY top 5 cancer killer w/o a dedicated funding source. We're calling on Congress to #PrioritizeCRC and we can't do it without your voice. 📣📣
Take action and challenge your community to do the same: www.votervoice.net/iframes/FightCRC/Campaig...
For families facing #CRC, research means more treatment options & more time w/ loved ones.
Yet federal research funding still doesn't match the burden of this disease.
Urge Congress to #PrioritizeCRC: www.votervoice.net/iframes/FightCRC/Campaig...
Rally day is here! 📣📣📣
Tonight, the #ColorectalCancer community will gather on the National Mall for the United in Blue Rally — honoring those we've lost and demanding action for those we love.
Join the Rally LIVE at 5PM ET on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FightCRC/
#CRC is the #1 cancer killer for people under 50—federal funding must catch up. 🚨
Take 2 mins and tell Congress to establish a dedicated #CRC Research Program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP): www.votervoice.net/iframes/FightCRC/Campaig...
Today marks the start of #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth, & every action you take matters. Ready to #PrioritizeCRC?
Here's 3️⃣ easy ways YOU can get involved:
🗣️ Share Your Story
📣 Take Action
🎗️ Honor someone impacted by CRC
For more ways to get involved, visit: fightcrc.org/march
Give hope to others by supporting the fight against #colorectalcancer.
Your support today provides hope for the future. Donate at fightcrc.org/donate 💙
Today on #NationalCaregiversDay, we're celebrating the real MVPs. 🏆
Honor a caregiver you appreciate w/ a tribute on our Wall of Champions, featured on the National Mall March 1–2.
Submit your tribute: fightcrc.org/tribute
See you at 5PM ET! 💙
Engage in an exciting discussion highlighting new #ColorectalCancerResearch presented at #GIASCO26 w/ GI medical oncologist Shruti Patel, & Fight CRC research advocates Daad Abighanem and Megan Davies.
RSVP now ⤵️: fightcrc.org/feb18
Wishing you a Lunar New Year filled with happiness, success, and health! ✨
There's no better time to prioritize your well-being. Take our screening quiz or encourage someone you love to check it out: fightcrc.org/quiz
Happy #ValentinesDay 💌
If you're 45+ or at higher risk, this is your reminder to get screened!
Take our 13-question quiz and share it with someone you love
🤍: fightcrc.org/quiz
xoxo,
Fight CRC
#ColorectalCancer is now the number one cancer killer for men and women under 50. We must act NOW! Your support is crucial to funding cutting-edge research and saving lives.
Give today 💙: fightcrc.org/donate
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Honor James and others by adding a name to our Wall of Champions: fightcrc.org/tribute
Learn more about colorectal cancer screening: fightcrc.org/screening
Let his legacy be a reminder to listen to your body, recognize the warning signs, and understand when it’s time to get screened.
If you’re eligible for screening, make a plan and encourage someone you love to do the same.
We are saddened to learn of James' passing due to colorectal cancer. Our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who are grieving this tremendous loss.
As we honor James, we urge everyone to carry forward the message he so bravely shared.
📣 We're pushing to have March officially recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in every state.
Request your state's proclamation using our step-by-step toolkit💪: fightcrc.org/stateprocs
Drop a comment and tell us which state you're taking on!
Be part of our #CRCWebinar on Feb 18, where we'll unpack the latest findings from the #ColorectalCancer research presented at #GIASCO26!
Can't make it live? No worries – we'll send you the recording after the webinar! Register today⬇️
fightcrc.org/webinars
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#GIASCO
Honor them and add a name to our Wall of Champions: fightcrc.org/tribute Learn about screening: fightcrc.org/screening
As we remember Catherine, we also remember the countless people lost and those still fighting colon and rectal cancer. Please do not wait. Get screened and encourage someone you love to do the same.
We are saddened to learn of Catherine O’Hara’s passing. According to a death certificate obtained by PEOPLE, she died after suffering a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer listed as the underlying cause. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who are grieving.
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On #WorldCancerDay, we stand w/ survivors around the world confronting the rise of #EOCRC. This global collaboration is what today is all about—coming together across borders for more time, better research, & better outcomes. 💙 🌎
Join us: fightcrc.org/join
devastating cuts and fighting for lifesaving programs.
Your meetings, your emails, your calls, and your persistence protected these critical programs when it mattered most.
Ready to join the fight?
Become a Fight CRC Advocate and help move us closer to a future without crc: fightcrc.org/takeaction