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Working with our nation of passionate allies, we exist to end colore**al cancer within our lifetime. Newly diagnosed or need support?
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Call us at (877) 422-2030 or visit colore**alcancer.org.

05/24/2026

Looking back now, my body was whispering to me long before everything escalated.

I was dealing with anemia that just wouldn’t make sense. I was constantly fatigued, not just “tired,” but bone-deep exhaustion that sleep didn’t fix. My bowel movements became irregular. I noticed pencil-thin stools. There was blood in my stool that I tried to rationalize away. I had persistent abdominal pain that I kept attributing to stress or diet.

I share this part because I almost dismissed it all.

We are so used to pushing through. So used to minimizing our symptoms. So used to putting ourselves last. But please hear me, your body speaks. And when it does, listen. Advocate for yourself. Ask questions. Push for answers. Get the colonoscopy. Get the labs. Follow up.

Early detection matters.

If sharing my story helps even one person pay closer attention or seek care sooner, then every vulnerable word is worth it.

More to come… but for today, just know I am grateful, I am battling, and I am still here. - Carmel

Learn more about your screening options and take a short quiz at getscreened.org.

05/22/2026

"When I was diagnosed with colon cancer in November 2021, I experienced every emotion—rage, frustration, fear, and tears.

But seeing the impact it had on my family shifted something in me. I decided I wanted to face this part of my path differently—with humor.

As a writer and storyteller, I began sharing parodies, poems, and lighthearted videos on social media. It became my way of coping and staying connected to myself and others.

There were incredibly difficult moments along the way, including multiple surgeries, complications, and time in the ICU. Through it all, my family and friends remained my foundation—offering strength, love, and constant support.

A year later, I was declared without evidence of disease.

Looking back, I’ve learned how important it is to stay present, to find moments of connection, and to hold onto what brings you joy—even in the hardest times. For me, that meant creating memories with the people I love and finding reasons to smile along the way." - Ramendra Kumar

If you need an ear to listen, give us a call the Alliance's free helpline at 877-422-2030. We're here for you every step of the way.

05/20/2026

"Clinical Trials really offer an extra layer of peace of mind that we wouldn't necessarily have had otherwise." - Liz

Today is Clinical Trials Day. Read on to see how clinical trials changed Kevin's life 👇

When Kevin was 54, he had his second colonoscopy. The doctors thought they may have seen something but when he started coughing in the middle of his procedure, they ended it early. They asked him to come back in a year, but due it being 2020, it wound up being longer. He didn’t have a history of colore**al cancer or any symptoms so he felt fine putting it off.

During Kevin’s next colonoscopy, they found a tumor. His wife, Liz, remembers feeling like the world had stopped right then. She felt lost and didn’t know where to turn. Even as she and Kevin got new information from test results and doctors, it was difficult to know how severe things were or how to feel about the diagnosis, especially while juggling life with two kids who were 6 and 8 at the time.

Liz started looking for resources and found the Alliance. It was great to have a one-stop place to learn the basics about CRC, clinical trials, and genetic testing, and a place to learn more about potential treatments, including chemo and its side effects. It felt like a lifeline for their family to have a place to find information that was dependable and reliable while they waited for Kevin’s treatment to begin.

2 months after his diagnosis, Kevin had a partial colectomy. Postsurgical testing revealed that the cancer had spread to a lymph node, leading to a stage IIIB diagnosis. Kevin went on to have several rounds of chemo and was able to participate in a clinical trial at Dana Farber that involved a custom blood test based off of the DNA of his specific tumor that tests for any circulating cancer in his bloodstream. This allows Kevin’s doctors to monitor any potential spread or recurrences of his cancer less invasively.

It has now been 2.5 years since Kevin finished chemo. He had a clean colonoscopy one year post surgery, and while he continues with routine monitoring, there have been no issues or signs of recurrence since.

Learn more about clinical trials 👉 https://bit.ly/ClinicalTrials-Webpage

05/19/2026

Marjorie Callahan was 35 years old when a routine colonoscopy revealed colore**al cancer. A married real estate agent and mother of two young children, Marjorie has lived with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease since 2011 and has a family history of colore**al cancer through her grandfather. Despite years of frequent colonoscopies, she was never clearly told that chronic inflammation from Crohn’s disease significantly increases colore**al cancer risk.

After a two year gap in screening due to pregnancy and the birth of her daughter in early 2024, Marjorie’s end of year colonoscopy revealed a large tumor that pathology confirmed as cancer arising from long-standing inflammation. What followed were weeks of appointments and multiple opinions, including discussions of life-altering surgery. Seeking every option, Marjorie pursued care at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where a multidisciplinary team developed a treatment plan that allowed her to avoid permanent ostomy surgery.

Now, following treatment, Marjorie’s post-treatment scans and colonoscopy have come back clear. She is sharing her story to raise awareness about young-onset colore**al cancer, the risks facing people with inflammatory bowel disease, and the importance of timely, informed screening so others do not face a diagnosis they never knew they were at risk for.

05/18/2026

On this day 5 years ago, the USPSTF lowered the screening age for colore**al cancer from 50 to 45. We're popping in to remind you that if you're 45 or older and at average risk, it's time to get screened.

Learn more about your screening options and take a short quiz at getscreened.org.

05/17/2026

Join PeerView and the Colore**al Cancer Alliance at for an in-person and virtual symposium on advancing colore**al cancer care.

Experts Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD, FACP, Cathy Eng, MD, FACP, FASCO, and Marwan Fakih, MD will share practical guidance on the rapidly evolving role of immunotherapy, molecular profiling, and precision-based treatment strategies in colore**al cancer.

Attendees will gain insights on optimizing diagnostic testing, integrating updated metastatic CRC treatment algorithms, and applying new targeted therapy data in real-world practice.

🗓️ May 29, 7:00 PM CDT | Hyatt Regency Chicago + Virtual
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/2026CRC-F

05/16/2026

Talking about your p**p might feel awkward, but it could save your life.

Changes in bowel habits, persistent symptoms, or anything that feels “off” deserves attention. Don’t ignore it, downplay it, or keep it to yourself. Talk to your doctor about getting screened for colore**al cancer.

Visit getscreened.org to learn more about your screening options and to take a short quiz.

05/15/2026

A colore**al cancer diagnosis can come with a lot of questions and tough decisions. Taking the time to understand all your options can help you feel more in control of what comes next.

Clinical trials are an important option worth exploring. They may offer access to new treatments and are an important part of advancing research for future patients. Even learning what’s available to you can make a difference.

Our Clinical Navigation team is here to help you figure it out. We can walk you through your options, help you search for clinical trials that fit your needs, and empower you with the information you need to have further discussions with your care team.

Our partner, Akamis Bio, supports our Clinical Navigation team in helping patients explore clinical trial options. Learn more about their early-stage trial exploring an investigational treatment for locally advanced re**al cancer. Learn more at www.fortressstudy.org.

Start by visiting colore**alcancer.org or reach out to our helpline to talk with someone one-on-one. You don’t have to do this on your own.

05/13/2026

"My husband, Michael, was diagnosed with Stage IIIc colon cancer in January 2022 at age 36. He'd been having difficulty with bowel movements for a few weeks, which he attributed to eating too many sunflower seeds and assuming there was a blockage of sorts. He thankfully sought care and testing, and at each step along the way, we were assured he was too young for colon cancer — until a colonoscopy found a mass. He promptly had surgery and began chemo (CAPOX). He had a rare reaction to Oxaliplatin after his first infusion, but he continued with a higher dosage of Capecitabine through 8 rounds of treatment. His Signatera number remained negative from after surgery, through chemo, and for roughly 15 months after finishing treatment. During that time, Michael was accepted into and began a Data Science master's program, his goal being to find ways to use data to help cancer patients like himself. Given the aggressiveness of his tumor, we took this stint with so much gratitude and hope that he would be a survivor.

When his Signatera number turned positive in November 2023 and a CT scan showed a recurrence in lymph nodes around the original surgery site, he restarted chemo and had another surgery, which found spread to his peritoneum. In August 2024, he went through HIPEC surgery, but only a few months later we found that his cancer had spread to his liver and bone marrow. He died in February 2025 at age 39, surrounded by a whole lot of love but very much too soon.

I know everyone thinks this about their people, but Michael truly was the best dad, husband, brother, son, and friend. He had a beautiful gift of making people feel welcome and at ease, and one of our biggest comforts is that he lived life so fully for the years that he got to be here. He is so greatly missed, and I'm sharing his story in hopes that it encourages someone to check out anything that feels off. It's so easy to focus on kids/work/etc. and push off our own needs, but the risk is too great. If you feel something, say something." - Jodi M.

Make a gift to support life-saving research and patient support 👉 https://bit.ly/26Donate-FB

05/10/2026

When they told me I had advanced colore**al cancer, all I could think about was my husband and daughter.

Maya was only two and a half years old, and we were on the most beautiful adventure together. During the day, I taught her about the sports I loved to play as a girl. At night, when she'd wake to nurse, I'd rock her slowly, knowing she was safe, warm, nourished. I cherished our time.

This Mother's Day, our time is threatened by cancer, which — despite three and a half years of barbaric treatment — continues its advance. I endure, it persists. My heart breaks at the thought of her losing me. Everybody needs a mom.

In support of mommies everywhere, I'm asking you to give to the Colore**al Cancer Alliance today. This organization helped me find answers when no one else would, and they're committed to advancing science that saves lives like mine.

My current hope rests on a new therapy that has a 2% chance of getting me to remission. If you don't think that's good, consider that there isn't another treatment that would give me that chance.

If you ask me what I need as a patient, I need researchers to keep doing good work. I need ways for drugs to get to market faster. I need treatment options now.

The Alliance's Project Cure CRC is built to bring more options to patients faster — through care navigation that keeps patients from falling through the cracks and research that creates new and effective treatments.

Mothers need it. Daughters need it. Fathers and sons need it, too.

I promised Maya I'd be here for her. And I will be. This Mother's Day, you can help, and I hope you do.

Make a gift this Mother's Day 👉 https://bit.ly/26-MothersDay-FB

05/09/2026

"I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in October 2023 at the age of 49, had surgery in November of 2023, and started chemo January 2024. I have been cancer free ever since.

I chose an End Colon Cancer Coast to Coast fundraiser because it was the easiest idea — it was because colore**al cancer doesn't stay contained to one family, one neighborhood, or one ZIP code. It reaches across generations and across state lines, and I wanted my response to match that scale: something that could connect people from everywhere into one shared effort.

This was our 2nd year doing our "Pound Your Ass Off" fundraiser. Different Pound Rockout Work instructors from all over the USA come to take part in this event and to support me! We love rocking out for a great cause and getting to work out! Together we all can make a change and get the word out!" - Amber S.

Start your End Colon Cancer Coast to Coast Fundraiser 👉 https://bit.ly/26-C2C-FB

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