Colorectal Cancer Awareness

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Let’s come together to raise awareness, share stories, and make our voices heard. With the right tools and support, we can make a difference. Join us in spreading the word and taking action today!

Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Why do we fight? We fight for the lives of our loved ones, for a future where colorectal cancer is no longer a threat. What are we fighting for more of? We are fighting for more awareness, more research, and more support for those affected by this disease. Why should we keep fighting? Because colorectal cancer is now the #1 cancer killer among men under 50, and #2 for women under 50, just behind breast cancer, according to a recent ACS report. We must save young lives from this disease!

Prioritizing colorectal cancer isn’t a choice; it is a NEED! We will not stop fighting until our voices are heard, and colorectal cancer policy change is made. We need your help to make it happen!

Tools for Raising Awareness of
Colorectal Cancer

Use your story, your voice, your experience, and join us this March for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Together, we can make a difference and save lives. Click on the links below for free downloads and other resources designed to educate your community about colon and rectal cancers.

PDFs

Toolkit & Facts

Social Graphics

Facts & Stats

Animated Graphics

GIFs

#StrongArmSelfie

Flex a Strong Arm

What’s your CRC risk level?

Colorectal cancer does not discriminate. It can affect anyone at any age. Take our 13-question, 1-minute screening quiz to learn more about your risk and how to start a conversation with your doctor.

Take the quiz

Share Your Story

Every day, millions who are impacted by colorectal cancer are searching online for stories of people who’ve faced this disease. When you share your experience, you let others know they’re not alone.

  • Patient/Survivor | Stage IV Colon Cancer

    Ariel Cordova

    I was diagnosed at 26 years old after I went to five different doctors, and I couldn’t manage my symptoms. In summer 2021, I went to El Salvador for vacation, […]

    Rectal bleeding or blood in stool, Ongoing change in bowel habits, Narrow stools, Unable to have a bowel movement (bowel obstruction) or constipation, Stomach cramps/bloating/fullness, Unexplained, sudden weight loss, Anemia/low iron
  • Patients & Survivors | Stage III Colon Cancer

    Jack Birren

    Jack’s story I was waiting for January 2017 to schedule my routine colonoscopy because of insurance. Unfortunately, I woke up Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, 2016, with black tarry stool. Having […]

    Early-Age Onset, Side Effects, Genetics and Family History, Neuropathy, Fatigue, Distress or mental health issues/illness, Chemo brain
  • Patients & Survivors | Stage IV Colon Cancer

    Karen Montieth

    Karen’s story November 4, 2021, I was diagnosed with colon cancer at New Hanover Memorial Hospital. My husband was with me at the time of my diagnosis. At that time, […]

    Early-Age Onset, Side Effects, Treatments, Chemotherapy, Chemo brain, Chemo induced nausea and vomiting, Skin rashes (skin toxicity, chemo rash), Surgery, Neuropathy, LARS
  • Patients & Survivors | Stage III Colon Cancer

    Nirmal Shah

    Nirmal’s story I was 41 when I was diagnosed. It was a Friday morning. The aches were mild but nagged through the day. It had been like this for a couple […]

    Side Effects, Treatments, Chemotherapy, Surgery, Fatigue, Neuropathy
  • Caregivers | Stage IV Colon Cancer

    Tami Pangelina

    Tami’s story My nephew, Daniel, a talented makeup artist from the Bay Area, battled stage IV colon cancer. His journey began in 2017 when he was misdiagnosed multiple times in […]

    Early-Age Onset, Ostomy, Side Effects, Treatments, Colostomy, Neuropathy, Chemo brain, Distress or mental health issues/illness, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery
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Shop For Gear and Awareness Handouts

Apparel

Accessories & Merch

Save the Booties Line

Patient Resources

Flex a #StrongArmSelfie

Take a “selfie” while flexing your best “strong arm” pose. Then, post it online to show your support and encourage colorectal cancer screening. Each post, retweet, or share of a #StrongArmSelfie sends $1 to Fight CRC!

#StrongArmSelfie Graphics
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