Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is proud to announce that its Genetics and Family History Advisory Council is leading an initiative, alongside nearly 150 patient advocacy organizations, medical societies, and medical professionals, to submit an application to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) Coordination and Maintenance Committee to create a code specifically for Lynch syndrome. This effort is crucial for healthcare providers to accurately identify and manage Lynch syndrome patients, lea ..read more

Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email The Nation's Leading Colorectal Cancer Advocacy Organization Amplifies Voices of Colorectal Cancer Survivors, Caregivers, and Loved Ones to Drive Policy Change. WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a powerful display of unity, Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is hosting the 18th Annual Call-on Congress event, bringing together over 200 colorectal cancer survivors, caregivers, and loved ones. This landmark advocacy initiative aims to elevate personal stories and press for increased funding and support to combat colorectal ca ..read more

Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email United in the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer Following the White House's declaration of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and its call for screenings, Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), a national advocacy organization, is amplifying awareness efforts in Washington D.C. and nationwide with the third United in Blue installation. The installation, featuring 27,400 blue flags representing the color of colorectal cancer (CRC), will be displayed on the National Mall from March 10 to March 22, 2024. This p ..read more

Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), a national advocacy organization, is leading a groundbreaking initiative to combat the alarming rise of colorectal cancer as it is projected to be the leading cause of cancer deaths among individuals ages 20 to 49 by 2030. On December 1, 2023, co-hosted with Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and co-sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Fight CRC will leverage innovation and collaboration by convening leading researchers, medical professionals, and emerging scientist ..read more

Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email ACG, AGA, ASGE, Fight CRC, and More Than 80 Organizations Unite to Advocate for Improved Screening Access and Policy Clarifications from Federal Agencies  In a collaborative effort to enhance access to life-saving colorectal cancer screenings, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), and Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) have partnered with over 80 medical societies and patient advocacy o ..read more

Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), the nation's leading colorectal cancer advocacy organization is proud to announce the expansion of its Catalyst State-by-State Advocacy Program to include four additional states: Georgia, Hawaii, Missouri, and Nevada. These states are part of Fight CRC’s ongoing  commitment to support state-level advocacy efforts to increase access to life-saving colorectal cancer screening.  The Catalyst Program, a cornerstone of Fight CRC's advocacy initiatives, supports state-lev ..read more

Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) and Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) are proud to announce the granting of the second ‘Early Career Award’ to further the advancement of patient care and support for individuals and families affected by hereditary cancer syndromes. This research grant aims to drive progress in science, clinical care, and advocacy specifically geared toward patients with inherited colorectal cancer syndromes, familial colorectal cancer, and earl ..read more

Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email Colorectal cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, disproportionately impacts the Black community. Recognizing the urgency of this issue, Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), the nation's largest colorectal cancer (CRC) advocacy organization, is set to host their inaugural panel at The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Scheduled for September 22, 9-10 am EST, this panel will convene experts, advocates, and policymakers to address ..read more

Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email A Milestone Achievement in the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer  In an inspiring display of unity, determination, and community support, Fight Colorectal Cancer’s Climb for a Cure event has achieved a remarkable milestone by raising $1 million to advance colorectal cancer (CRC) research. Since 2016, Climb for a Cure has been embraced by colorectal cancer survivors, caregivers, and dedicated loved ones who’ve engaged in physical challenges and fundraised to support finding a cure. All dollars raised by this e ..read more

Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email On July 31, 2023, the American College of Physicians (ACP) published updated clinical guidance maintaining 50 as the age when clinicians should start screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients who are asymptomatic and at average risk. National advocacy organizations Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), Blue Hat Foundation, Colon Cancer Coalition, the Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists (ABGH), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), American Gastroenterological Associat ..read more