Fact Sheet Test 4 TRK Fact Sheet Genomic cancer testing helps detect changes in a tumor’s DNA, called genomic alterations, that can determine how your cancer behaves and why it grows or spreads. The results of the […] Biomarkers
Fact Sheet CDC Colorectal Cancer Control Program Issue Brief The Colorectal Cancer Control Program partners with state health departments, universities and tribal organizations to implement evidence-based programs to increase screening, particularly in underserved communities. Federal Level, State Level
Fact Sheet Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Issue Brief The Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program funds innovative, high-impact medical research for cancer prevention, detection, treatment and survivorship for 15 different cancer types, including colorectal cancer. Eligibility of colorectal cancer to […]
Fact Sheet National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute Issue Brief Research takes time and resources. The NIH and NCI need increased and predictable federal investment to continue the development of new treatments and cures for those with colorectal cancer. Federal Level
Fact Sheet State Issue Brief: Screening Age of 45 In 2018, the American Cancer Society (ACS) lowered their recommended age to begin colorectal cancer screening age for average risk adults from 50 to 45 years old. Many insurance companies […] Screening Age Legislation, State Level
Fact Sheet State Issue Brief: Removing Out-of-Pocket Costs for Follow-Up Colonoscopies If a patient receives a positive test result following a non-invasive colorectal cancer screening option such as FIT or FOBT, it is critical that they undergo a follow-up colonoscopy that […] Screening, State Level
Fact Sheet State Landscape Briefs Want to learn more about the state of colorectal cancer screening in your state? Our state fact sheets are a great primer to get you started. Pro tip: they can […] State Level
Fact Sheet NTRK FUSIONS TRK fusion cancers are caused by genomic alterations that occur when one of the neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) genes become fused, or connected, to another unrelated gene, in this […] Biomarkers
Fact Sheet Exercise And Colorectal Cancer The side effects of treatment may leave you feeling low energy, but the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American College of Sports Medicine stress the importance of moderate activity […] Exercise
Fact Sheet Integrative Medicine Fact Sheet This fact sheet explains complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and integrative medicine highlights approaches and benefits of several approaches, what CRC patients should avoid. Holistic