Our History: 1999
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National Colorectal Cancer Month established |
In November 1999, the Senate passed a resolution in November 1999 designating March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (NCCAM). In March 2000, we launched the first NCCAM public education campaign with a network of collaborating partner organizations on Capitol Hill.
Upcoming Events
| April 11 & 25 |
April 11: Thousand Oaks to Augora Hills
April 25: Davis to Santa Rosa
Support the Foundation and Breakaway from Cancer by riding routes that professional cyclists from around the world will race on during the Amgen Tour of California. Support the Foundation by designating us as your charity of choice. Learn more and register »
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| May 4 |
Win a seat at the 2010 World Series of Poker
Join Phil Gordon, Rafe Furst, and other luminaries of the poker world in May at Washington Union Station's beautiful East Hall. Reserve your table today »
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Join Our Community
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Research: CRC Consortium Scorecard
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Insurance must cover colorectal cancer screening |
No federal law requires insurance providers to cover the cost of colorectal cancer screening. So the states must step in. Check the 2010 Colorectal Cancer Legislature Report Card to find out if your state mandates insurers to cover these tests.
Education: Dialogue for Action 2010
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2010 Dialogue for Action Offers CE Credits to Nurses |
Dialogue for Action™ on Colorectal Cancer Screening: Prevention Hits the Headlines in Baltimore opens March 24 – 26, 2010. We now offer Continuing Education (CE) credits for nurses and Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for physicians. Register »
Outreach: SuperColon™ Tour 2010 Underway
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National Super Colon Tour kicks off in San Diego |
The 2010 national Super Colon™ Tour (sponsored by Amgen) started in San Diego, CA near Seaport Village. The kick-off date will be March 3, 2010, honoring National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. Understand the purpose of the national tour and see other cities that will be visited in 2010.
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