Colorectal Cancer Alliance

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s philanthropic research fund, Project Cure CRC, has announced another awardee. Julia Carnevale, M.D., University of California, San Francisco will receive $200,000 for her research. Dr. Carnevale’s team is using cutting-edge CRISPR technology to find new treatment targets for colorectal cancer. By targeting multiple genes at once, they hope to better understand these genes and the effect of potential therapies on colorectal cancer. This research could lead to powerful new therapies for patients, potentially offering a path to a cure. Read more about this award and other recent awards here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebSK2gUb

AllyCon early bird registration is EXTENDED! Register before November 6th at 11:59 PM ET to take advantage of early bird pricing. Additionally, educational sessions have been planned based on your feedback. The latest version of the AllyCon agenda is now online. Get your ticket and check out the agenda at allycon.org

The early bird discount is extended! Plus: How to get a $250 stipend for travel, expenses, and fun! Register for AllyCon here: www.allycon.org

Time is running out — get your Porsche raffle ticket before it's too late! Every $100 ticket sold enters you for a chance to win a brand new Porsche, AND it benefits colorectal cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold! Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gvUrf-xy The winner will be drawn during the National Blue Hope Bash on November 2nd, 2024. Winner does not need to be present at the Blue Hope Bash to win. #BlueHopeBash

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s philanthropic research fund, Project Cure CRC, has announced another awardee. Ekaterina Dadachova, Ph.D., University of Saskatchewan will receive $200,000 for her research on combining targeted radiation with immunotherapies for a novel and synergistic approach to treat advanced colorectal cancer, improving clinical outcomes. Read more about this award and other recent awards here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebSK2gUb

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s philanthropic research fund, Project Cure CRC, has announced another awardee. David Robbins, Ph.D., Georgetown University will receive $200,000 for his research. Dr. Robbins’ research aims to stop colorectal cancer from spreading by targeting circulating tumor cells (CTCs) - the cells responsible for forming new tumors in other parts of the body. His team has developed methods to isolate these cells and identify drugs that could prevent colorectal cancer from spreading. This research could lead to new treatments that improve survival rates for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, addressing a critical need in cancer care. Read more about this award and other recent awards here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebSK2gUb

Atlanta showed UP this past weekend 👏 Together we raised $71K and counting to end colorectal cancer! Thank you to our National Presenting Sponsor, Exact Sciences.

"There are blessings even in our pain. Even in the pain of a cancer diagnosis, it can help us live more present, more grateful and enjoying the little things in life. It can help reorder the loves of our life. It's more important how we lived our life rather than the length of our life. I’m hopeful that my story will help others know that they are not alone and organizations like the Alliance and the colorectal cancer community are here to listen and help in any way possible. Let’s help each other get through it.” - Jason Zachary Jason Zachary was a father, husband, and colorectal cancer patient who the Alliance had the honor of being connected with. He was an active donor, advocate, and volunteer for the organization who we lost too young at age 51 in November of 2023. As part of his support, he made a generous gift in his will to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to invest in research and help families who are also facing colorectal cancer. Thank you to Jason and the Zachary family for investing in the future of the Alliance. When you make a gift in your will or estate to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, you are making an incredible investment in the future of the organization’s work. This increasingly popular way of giving is a huge vote of confidence in the Alliance and can provide tax benefits for your beneficiaries while giving back to an organization you love. Your gift will help generations of families facing colorectal cancer and fund research for a cure. Thank you for your generosity. Learn more about how to make a gift in your will or estate here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9h3Pnrg #NationalEstatePlanningWeek #EstatePlanning

Learn how to cut and fit an ostomy wafer, or skin barrier, for a stoma 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3bnNKch

Join us on October 22nd for an intimate conversation with expert physicians who will explain interventional radiology (IR) and interventional oncology (IO) treatment options for colorectal cancer patients. These specialized fields of medicine use minimally invasive procedures, often guided by imaging technologies, to treat diseases. Common procedures for colorectal cancer include radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, and selective internal radiation therapy, among others. Learn how these interventional procedures can minimize the invasiveness of cancer care and improve quality of life for patients and caregivers alike. We will also discuss how these treatments compare to more commonly known medical and surgical options and how to talk to your doctor about what is available. Panelists include: 👉 Bruno C. Odisio, MD, PhD, FSIR, of MD Anderson Cancer Center 👉 Constantinos T. Sofocleous, MD, PhD, FSIR, FCIRSE, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 👉 Beau Toskich, MD, of Mayo Clinic This CRCtalks is co-presented by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Society of Interventional Radiology, and Society of Interventional Oncology. Registration is free but required. Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/enq7NbsY