Join Fight Colorectal Cancer March 5 – 7, 2012 in Washington, DC

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Fight Colorectal Cancer held its August 2011 webinar on Wednesday night. The webinar focused on the timely issue of cancer funding and ways that advocates can get involved in the fight to protect it.

Led by David Pugach of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the audience learned about the current state of cancer research funding and its outlook based on the budget crunch that Congress is facing.

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In response to the ongoing leucovorin shortage crisis, Fight Colorectal Cancer has created a Frequently Asked Questions document for patients.

The Fight CRC Answer Line (1-877-427-2111) has fielded over 100 calls from patients who were told they could not receive leucovorin due to a manufacturing shortage in the United States. Many patients, worried and confused, have had trouble determining their options if faced with this issue.

The FAQ addresses issues such as “What choices do I have if my doctor doesn’t have leucovorin?” and “Why is there a leucovorin shortage?”. It also directs patients to the Fight CRC online action center, where they can weigh in on the issue with their Members of Congress.

View and download the FAQ.

Fight Colorectal Cancer is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 members of our Grassroots Action Committee. The Committee is a group of committed, engaged volunteer advocates who take action when asked. The Committee is the catalyst of our grassroots advocate community, and provides advice to help us achieve our strategic goals and objectives by empowering grassroots advocates across the country.

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We at Fight Colorectal Cancer were shocked and deeply saddened by the death of board member Steven Depp on May 9.

Steve was an extraordinary volunteer and advocate for people living with colon and rectal cancer.  He worked hard to promote screening and end death and suffering from colorectal cancer. Read the rest of this entry »