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NCCN Molecular Testing White Paper: Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Reimbursement
December 2011 - Kate Murphy, Fight Colorectal Cancer Director of Research Communications serves on The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Molecular Testing Work Group and was part of an article published in The Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network regarding the effectiveness, efficiency and reimbursement of molecular testing.
Authorities perplexed by drug shortage spike
October 14, 2011 - Nancy Roach, Founder and Chair, Board of Directors of Fight Colorectal Cancer was quoted in a Reuters article regarding the escalating shortage of life-saving cancer drugs.
Preventing Colorectal Cancer Names Advocate Nancy Roach Winner of Inaugural Champion Award of Colon Cancer Prevention
April 13, 2011 – Non-profit group Preventing Colorectal Cancer (PCC) recognized Nancy Roach, founder and board chair of Fight Colorectal Cancer, as the recipient of the 2011 PCC Champion Award of Colon Cancer Prevention. The annual award was launched this year to recognize individuals, groups and companies that provide either exceptionally high standards of care or who most effectively advocate for the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.
Interview with Nancy Roach
April 4, 2011 – Fight Colorectal Cancer Founder and Board Chair, Nancy Roach, was recently interviewed by the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) and discussed her commitment to fighting colorectal cancer, the goals of Fight Colorectal Cancer (formerly C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition), the various meanings of “advocacy,” and the value of her participation in the AACR’s Scientist↔Survivor Program
Comcast Newsmaker Features Fight Colorectal Cancer
April 2 , 2011 – Fight Colorectal Cancer President Carlea Bauman was featured on Comcast Newsmaker between March 14 and April 2 to discuss colorectal cancer, the importance of education and awareness and the efforts of the organization in the fight against colorectal cancer. The interview ran at :25 and :55 after the hour on CNN Headline News throughout DC, VA, MD and DE.
Governor declares MARCH as COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
February 27, 2011 – Fight Colorectal Cancer advocate Tom Foeller wrote an opinion letter for OregonLive.com regarding Governor and M.D., John Kitzhaber declaring March to be Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Oregon.
New Study on Effect of Aspirin in Colorectal Cancer Risk Reduction a Milestone
December, 2010 – Indran Krishnan, MD, a member of Fight Colorectal Cancer’s Board of Directors, was quoted in an article in the December 2010, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News regarding low-dose aspirin and its impact on reducing colon cancer.
Sayreville woman turns colon cancer diagnosis into advocacy
November 11, 2010 – Fight Colorectal Cancer advocate Rose Hausmann was featured in an article on MyCentralJersey.com for her personal fight against colorectal cancer and her advocacy efforts with Fight CRC.
Drug shortages affecting local physicians, patients
November 6, 2010 – Nancy Roach, Founder and Chair, Board of Directors of Fight Colorectal Cancer was quoted in a Abilene Reporter-News article regarding drug shortages.
Olympus Encourages 50,000+ Americans to Get Screened for Colon Cancer With ‘Find it First’ Campaign
September 28, 2010 – The Colorectal Cancer Coalition was recognized in a press release regarding Olympus’ “Find it First” campaign to encourage individuals to commit to be screened for colorectal cancer. For every commitment to be screened, Olympus will donate $1 (up to $25,000) to the Colorectal Cancer Coalition.
Carlea Bauman Discusses How the Colorectal Cancer Coalition Helps Oncology Professionals
August 24, 2010 – Fight Colorectal Cancer President, Carlea Bauman was interviewed by OncUView.tv at the 2010 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Health care reform and cancer
March 22 2010 – Fight Colorectal Cancer and Director of Policy, Catherine Knowles were recognized in a blog post on CUREToday.com, the online site for CURE magazine which is the largest consumer magazine in the United States focused entirely on cancer for patients, survivors and caregivers. The post is by Kathy LaTour, Editor-at-Large, and is about what the new health care reform means to cancer survivors.
KRAS Testing; Optimizing Cancer Therapy
Winter 2009 – 2010 – Fight Colorectal Cancer, Kim Ryan and Kate Murphy were recognized for their assistance in an article published in the recent edition of Biotechnology Healthcare Journal.
Personalized Medicine Experts Say the Future of Healthcare is Here Today
January 28, 2010 – The Colorectal Cancer Coalition was recognized in a press release regarding a panel discussion hosted by QIAGEN with experts in the field of personalized medicine which includes Nancy Roach, co-founder and Board Chair of Fight Colorectal Cancer.
Gut Check
Spring 2009 – Kate Murhpy, Director of Research Communications for the Colorectal Cancer Coalition was quoted in an article in the Spring 2009 issue of CR Magazine regarding two studies that suggested colonoscopy wasn’t as effective as most people believe.
Tell Congress: Colorectal cancer screening matters
March 31, 2009 – The Colorectal Cancer Coalition Board Member Andrew Giusti wrote an opinion piece in the Ventura County Star about the Coalition, his personal experience at Call-on Congress and its impact on pending legislation.
Cancer survivor lobbies U.S. for screening funds
March 27, 2009 - Colorectal Cancer Coalition and Advocate Marilia Sardinha were recognized in an article in the Kennebec Jounral Morning Sentinel and on MaineToday.com regarding Marilia’s involvement in the Coalition’s Call-on Congress.
Colon cancer: Screening is the key
March 15, 2009 – The Colorectal Cancer Coalition was referenced in an article in the Florida Times-Union and Jacksonville.com in reference to the Coalition’s efforts to get H.R. 1189 passed.
Preventable, Treatable, Beatable
March 2, 2009 – The Colorectal Cancer Coalition and more specifically, www.FightColorectalCancer.org, was referenced as an excellent patient advocacy source by Dr. Herbert Hurwitz of Duke University in a piece on WHAM-TV, channel 13, in Rochester, NY.
10 Ideas For a Macro View of Your Microsite
February 19, 2009 – The Colorectal Cancer Coalition and the Cover Your Butt Campaign were referenced in an article in The NonProfit Times.
3 Inspired Campaigns
February 11, 2009 – The Colorectal Cancer Coalition and the Cover Your Butt Campaign was referenced in an article on www.ionnonprofits.com
Clinicians, Cooperative Groups Work through Leucovorin Shortage
January 27, 2009 – Kate Murphy, Director of Research Communication of the Colorectal Cancer Coalition was quoted in the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Bulletin regarding the leucovorin shortage.
Women in Nonprofit Technology Who Rock
January 22, 2009 – Judi Sohn, Vice-President of Operations of the Colorectal Cancer Coalition was recognized in a blog of Fast Company, a leading technology magazine, as a leading woman in nonprofit technology.
Eli Lilly’s Erbitux and Amgen’s Vectibix see swift clinical adoption of KRAS testing in colorectal cancer
January 16, 2009 – Nancy Roach, Founder and Chair, Board of Directors of the Colorectal Cancer Coalition was quoted in a Financial Times article regarding Eli Lilly and Amgen’s cancer drugs adoption of routine KRAS gene testing for patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
Spotlight on Education Partner: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
Winter 2008 – The Colorectal Cancer Coalition was individualy recognized by the Wellness Community as an education partner for their collaborative effort on Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer in their Winter newsletter. (The Coalition is featured on Page 4 of the newsletter).
Cancer Doctors Fear Chemo Drug Shortage
December 16, 2008 - Kate Murphy, Director of Research Communication of the Colorectal Cancer Coalition was quoted in a Forbes article regarding the shortage of leucovorin.
Patients Fear Their Rapport With Genentech Is in Danger
August 14, 2008 – Carlea Bauman, President of the Colorectal Cancer Coalition and Robert Erwin, Board Member were both quoted in a Wall Street Journal article regarding Roche Holding AG’s bid for Genentech and the concerns of patient advocates.
Panel Seeks New Limits on Anemia Drugs
March 14, 2008 – Carlea Bauman, President of Colorectal Cancer Coalition and Robert Erwin, Board Member were both quoted in a New York Times article regarding a federal advisory panel’s call for additional restrictions on the use of anemia drugs by cancer patients.
