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Colorectal Cancer Alliance
@CCAlliance
We are a nation of allies, & the largest nonprofit dedicated to colorectal cancer. We advocate for prevention, magnify patient support, & accelerate research.
Washington, DC
colorectalcancer.org
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Sep 25, 2025
    No matter your genetic history, doctors recommend EVERYONE 45 and older get screened. Thanks for reminding us, @katiecouric.
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    LEAD FROM BEHIND
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    Sep 25, 2025
    As @katiecouric would say, “Screens, not genes.” Everyone who is 45 and older should schedule regular screenings. #LeadFromBehind
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Jul 5, 2023
    At 28, Erika started having stomach issues and couldn’t keep water down. She went to the emergency room, and that night, she went into surgery to find the issue. A mass was found, and a biopsy revealed colon cancer, with scans showing it had spread in her lymph nodes. Erika had
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    May 18, 2021
    IT’S OFFICIAL: Colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45 for people at average risk! We celebrate this major milestone in our mission to end colorectal cancer. The guidelines released today by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force will save thousands of lives.
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Aug 29, 2020
    Our hearts are breaking for @chadwickboseman & his loved ones. This is a devastating loss to a disease that disproportionately affects our black & brown communities. We will continue to advocate for earlier screening & research. - The Alliance 💙
    ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies at 43 | CNN
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Feb 15, 2023
    Replying to @Julius_Kim
    It’s incredible, isn’t it - a simple 30-minute procedure can help prevent colon cancer. 🙌 Thanks for sharing, and glad everything went well, Julius!
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Jun 3, 2019
    Dr. Henry T. Lynch passed away this morning. Dr. Lynch’s findings led to the identification of hereditary nonpolyposis #colorectal cancer, better known as Lynch syndrome. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. #LynchSyndrome #InMemory
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Sep 1, 2021
    Replying to @Andy and @NeNeLeakes
    We are heartbroken by this loss. Please know we are here for the community in any way we can - on social media and our free Helpline to answer any questions or just be someone to talk to who understands: (877) 422-2030. Sending so much 💙 and healing!
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
    @CCAlliance
    Oct 10, 2022
    Colonoscopies save lives. A single study inspiring reckless headlines cannot change that fact. Colorectal cancer is deadly but also highly preventable. Americans should not be deterred from getting checked!
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    The Alliance's latest news about colorectal cancer prevention, patient support, and research.
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Apr 22, 2021
    Thank you @GQMagazine and @Dribram for raising your voice about this disease as well as the impact it has on the Black community. You are not alone in this discussion.
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    GQ Magazine
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    Apr 22, 2021
    When Chadwick Boseman passed away from colon cancer last August, @Dribram decided to reveal the scars from his own colon-cancer surgery gq.mn/kpCoqbu
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
    @CCAlliance
    Sep 1, 2021
    Replying to @people
    We are heartbroken by this loss. Please know we are here for the community in any way we can - on social media and our free Helpline to answer any questions or just be someone to talk to who understands: (877) 422-2030. Sending so much 💙 and healing!
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Mar 13, 2023
    Today, colorectal cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocacy partners nationwide collaborated to create awareness alongside @FightCRC for United in Blue, a flag installation on the National Mall. This is a visual reminder that by 2030, colorectal cancer is projected to be the
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Mar 2, 2018
    Our March ally - @KatieCouric kicks off Dress in Blue Day 💙. Who will you wear blue for?
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Aug 29, 2020
    Even superheroes get colorectal cancer. Learn about how this disease affects more and more young people: ccalliance.org/about/never-to… #NeverTooYoung #CRC #RIPChadwickBoseman #ChadwickForever
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    Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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    Feb 28, 2023
    BREAKING: The @WhiteHouse officially declared March 2023 as National #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth! Join us all month long as we spread the word about this highly preventable disease and encourage everyone to get checked. bit.ly/23MarchProclam…
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