Early Onset Research
Fight CRC is at the forefront of tackling early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) through dynamic research and global collaboration.
Early Onset Research
Fight CRC is at the forefront of tackling early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) through dynamic research and global collaboration.
We believe research is the key to preventing future cases of early-onset colorectal cancer, uncovering answers to why the phenomenon is happening, and discovering breakthrough treatment options. We’ve been focused on EOCRC for many years, and our commitment is unwavering and strong.
Here is a timeline that unfolds our comprehensive efforts to drive change and offer new hope.
We believe research is the key to preventing future cases of early-onset colorectal cancer, uncovering answers to why the phenomenon is happening, and discovering breakthrough treatment options. We’ve been focused on EOCRC for many years, and our commitment is unwavering and strong.
Here is a timeline that unfolds our comprehensive efforts to drive change and offer new hope.
Transforming Research and Outcomes
Our 2023 initiatives were aimed at transforming the landscape of early-age onset colorectal cancer. Through the Early-Age Onset Research Think Tank, we didn’t just build on past efforts, but we set ambitious goals to change the future of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
Achievements
- Groundbreaking Think Tank sessions
- Focus on comprehensive research and collaborative efforts
- NCI partnered with us to host this discussion
- Awarded a research grant focused on developing non-invasive biomarkers that can be used to identify patients with early-age onset colorectal cancer in a highly specific and sensitive manner.
Broadening the Spectrum of Advocacy
In December of 2021, we saw a need to not only convene researchers, but expand our efforts to be a bridge for research and advocacy efforts. Throughout 2022, through our think tanks and influential reports, we sought to understand the disease better and pave a clear path toward a cure, advocating for those affected by this condition.
Achievements
- Expansion of research and advocacy efforts
- Engaged the Department of Defense, FDA, CDC, and NCI
- Published the Path to a Cure report outlining a roadmap for research
The Genesis of a Global Early Onset Colorectal Cancer Workgroup
In 2019, Fight CRC initiated a groundbreaking workgroup that brought together international experts who delved into the intricacies of sporadic early onset colorectal cancer. This multidisciplinary team’s mission was to dissect the rising incidence rates and forge pathways to innovative solutions.
Experts who attended the February 2019 meeting included epidemiologists, biostatisticians, oncologists, and researchers from the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. A manuscript of the meeting summary was published in the August 2019 edition of Gastroenterology, followed by a commentary also published in Gastroenterology in December 2019. Additionally, Fight CRC was published in an ASCO Educational Book for our research on EAO CRC.
Achievements
- Formation of a global discussion focused on early-age onset colorectal cancer
- Advanced colorectal cancer screening literature and publications
- Spearheaded scientific efforts that led to the screening age being lowered to 45 years old
- Manuscript published in Gastroenterology: “A Summary of the Fight Colorectal Cancer Working Meeting: Exploring Risk Factors and Etiology of Sporadic Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer“
- Commentary published in Gastroenterology: “Prioritizing Actionable Steps to Decrease the Incidence of Early Age Colorectal Cancer“
- Chapter published in ASCO Educational Book: “Colorectal Cancer in the Young: Epidemiology, Prevention, Management“
Transforming Research and Outcomes
Our 2023 initiatives were aimed at transforming the landscape of early-age onset colorectal cancer. Through the Early-Age Onset Research Think Tank, we didn’t just build on past efforts, but we set ambitious goals to change the future of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
Achievements
- Groundbreaking Think Tank sessions
- Focus on comprehensive research and collaborative efforts
- NCI partnered with us to host this discussion
- Awarded a research grant focused on developing non-invasive biomarkers that can be used to identify patients with early-age onset colorectal cancer in a highly specific and sensitive manner.
Broadening the Spectrum of Advocacy
In December of 2021, we saw a need to not only convene researchers, but expand our efforts to be a bridge for research and advocacy efforts. Throughout 2022, through our think tanks and influential reports, we sought to understand the disease better and pave a clear path toward a cure, advocating for those affected by this condition.
Achievements
- Expansion of research and advocacy efforts
- Engaged the Department of Defense, FDA, CDC, and NCI
- Published the Path to a Cure report outlining a roadmap for research
The Genesis of a Global Early Onset Colorectal Cancer Workgroup
In 2019, Fight CRC initiated a groundbreaking workgroup that brought together international experts who delved into the intricacies of sporadic early onset colorectal cancer. This multidisciplinary team’s mission was to dissect the rising incidence rates and forge pathways to innovative solutions.
Experts who attended the February 2019 meeting included epidemiologists, biostatisticians, oncologists, and researchers from the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. A manuscript of the meeting summary was published in the August 2019 edition of Gastroenterology, followed by a commentary also published in Gastroenterology in December 2019. Additionally, Fight CRC was published in an ASCO Educational Book for our research on EAO CRC.
Achievements
- Formation of a global discussion focused on early-age onset colorectal cancer
- Advanced colorectal cancer screening literature and publications
- Spearheaded scientific efforts that led to the screening age being lowered to 45 years old
- Manuscript published in Gastroenterology: “A Summary of the Fight Colorectal Cancer Working Meeting: Exploring Risk Factors and Etiology of Sporadic Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer“
- Commentary published in Gastroenterology: “Prioritizing Actionable Steps to Decrease the Incidence of Early Age Colorectal Cancer“
- Chapter published in ASCO Educational Book: “Colorectal Cancer in the Young: Epidemiology, Prevention, Management“
