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Categorized as ‘Colorectal’ in the Preventable Cancers Taxonomy

Feeling Cheeky: Meet David Russo, founder of Cheeky Charity

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and at Cheeky Charity it’s one of the busiest months of the year. We chatted with David Russo, founder…

How eating the right foods can reduce your colorectal cancer risk

There can be a lot of noise out there about what you can do to reduce your risk of cancer—and it can be tough to…

Colorectal cancer screening options: What’s right for me?

There are many colorectal cancer screening options—but which one do you choose? Talk with your health care provider about your options to select the right…

I never knew my mom had cancer: Caitlin’s story

I’ve always been searching for knowledge. From a young age, I was curious about space, animals, art, science—and especially the medical field. But I did…

Prevent Cancer Foundation remembers prevention pioneer Dr. David Alberts

The Prevent Cancer Foundation expresses profound sorrow over the loss of Dr. David Alberts, director emeritus of the Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University…

Statement from the Prevent Cancer Foundation on updated guidance for colorectal cancer screening from the American College of Physicians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lisa Berry Edwards 703-519-2107 lisa.berry@preventcancer.org The American College of Physicians (ACP) today issued updated guidance for colorectal cancer screening, recommending asymptomatic, average-risk…

Speaking up saved my life

My dad is a retired cardiologist, so I always took for granted that if something were seriously wrong with my health, I would know better…

Colorectal cancer researcher spotlight: Dr. Francesca Gany and “FITx3”

Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in the U.S. The good news? It is also one of the few cancers that is preventable through…

Response to NEJM study on colonoscopies

A recent study from the New England Journal of Medicine spurred headlines that colonoscopies are not as effective at preventing colorectal cancer deaths as previously…

Monthly Cancer Prevention Update – June 2022

June is National Cancer Survivor Month Colorectal cancer is on the rise in younger adults, and although it may be uncomfortable to talk about, speaking…