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Together with a nation of passionate allies, we advocate for prevention, magnify support, and accelerate research to stop this disease. </p></header><figure class="image" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><div class="image-container"><picture><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/1600x600/public/media/images/things_you_hear_vicki_psa_0.png.webp?itok=ECSwIAMh" width="1600" height="600" alt="The things you hear Vicki" loading="lazy"></picture><button type="button" class="video-link-btn js-video-modal-open js-modal-video-btn" data-video-id="8qyzkCnpTh4" data-channel="youtube" aria-label="Play Video"><span class="video-link-btn-play">Play</span></button></div></figure></div></article><article class="timeline" data-offset="true" ><header class="timeline-intro"><div class="timeline-intro-inner" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><h2 class="h2"> Your colorectal cancer ally </h2><div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>Find resources for patients, survivors, caregivers, and family members.</p></div></div></header><div class="timeline-items"><section class="timeline-section" data-image="true" data-image-position="right" data-video="false" ><div class="image"><div class="image-container" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><picture><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/650x530/public/media/images/allycon22_woman_scarf_writing.jpg.webp?itok=OlpW7sFg" width="650" height="530" alt="woman in scarf writing" loading="lazy"></picture></div></div><div class="text"><div class="text-inner" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><h3 class="h3"> Colorectal cancer basics </h3><div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which are parts of the digestive system. Unlike most cancers, colorectal cancer is often preventable with screening and highly treatable when detected early.</p></div><div class="text-link"><a href="/basics-what-colorectal-cancer" class="-underline" hreflang="en">What is colorectal cancer?</a></div></div></div></section><section class="timeline-section" data-image="true" data-image-position="left" data-video="false" ><div class="image"><div class="image-container" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><picture><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/650x530/public/media/images/family_in_keep_calm_shirts_2.jpeg.webp?itok=EQhW-l2G" width="650" height="530" alt="Family posing for photo" loading="lazy"></picture></div></div><div class="text"><div class="text-inner" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><h3 class="h3"> Screening and prevention </h3><div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is getting screened on time. Screenings can also find cancer early when treatment is most effective. 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There are many types of treatments for colorectal cancer, including surgery, chemo, radiation, and other therapies. Your treatment typically depends on the location of the cancer and the stage of diagnosis.</p></div><div class="text-link"><a href="/treatment/you/newly-diagnosed" class="-underline" hreflang="en">Newly diagnosed? Start here</a></div></div></div></section><section class="timeline-section" data-image="true" data-image-position="left" data-video="false" ><div class="image"><div class="image-container" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><picture><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/650x530/public/media/images/woman_at_allycamp_2023_standing.jpeg.webp?itok=RoLM_4TV" width="650" height="530" alt="Woman standing at AllyCamp 2023" loading="lazy"></picture></div></div><div class="text"><div class="text-inner" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><h3 class="h3"> Get help and support </h3><div class="wysiwyg-content"><p>A colorectal cancer diagnosis can be a challenging time. It helps to know that resources, support, and information are always available. A nation of allies is standing by ready to help you navigate your path to survivorship.</p></div><div class="text-link"><a href="https://bluehq.org/" class="-underline">Sign up for BlueHQ</a></div></div></div></section></div></article><article class="resource-grid" data-bg-image="false" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><div class="inner"><header class="resource-grid-intro" data-intro-text="false"><h2 class="h2"> Updates </h2></header><div class="resource-grid-cards" data-count="3"><article class="resource-grid-card js-link-event"><div class="image"><picture><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/450x250/public/media/images/project-cure-crc-reverse-on-blue.png.webp?itok=H9fPC5Ce" width="450" height="250" alt="The logo for Project Cure CRC and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance logo" loading="lazy"></picture></div><div class="content"><h3 class="h3"><a href="/article/project-cure-crc-ignites-innovation-2025-105-million-research-k-spy-debut-and-renewed-rfp" class="js-link-event-link">Project Cure CRC Ignites Innovation in 2025 With $10.5 Million for Research, K-Spy Debut, and Renewed RFP</a></h3><p> Project Cure CRC by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance is driving innovation in colorectal cancer research with $10.5 million in funding, the launch of the K-SPY clinical trial, and a renewed call for groundbreaking proposals. Learn how these efforts are accelerating treatment advancements and improving patient outcomes. </p><div class="date"> Last updated <time datetime="2025-02-12">Feb 12, 2025</time></div></div></article><article class="resource-grid-card js-link-event"><div class="image"><picture><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/450x250/public/media/images/david-asco-poster.png.webp?itok=u-tfKXDI" width="450" height="250" alt="Poster presentation at ASCO GI" loading="lazy"></picture></div><div class="content"><h3 class="h3"><a href="/article/unmet-needs-crc-survey-results-offer-hope" class="js-link-event-link">Unmet needs in CRC: Survey results offer hope</a></h3><p> Uncover key survey findings on the unmet psychosocial and physical needs of colorectal cancer patients and survivors, and learn how the Alliance is shaping better care. </p><div class="date"> Last updated <time datetime="2025-01-27">Jan 27, 2025</time></div></div></article><article class="resource-grid-card js-link-event"><div class="image"><picture><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/450x250/public/media/images/2024.png.webp?itok=_ZKKxBhI" width="450" height="250" alt="a photo that says "2024" with pictures of allies in the background" loading="lazy"></picture></div><div class="content"><h3 class="h3"><a href="/article/five-moments-mattered-2024" class="js-link-event-link">Five moments that mattered in 2024</a></h3><p> This year was the Alliance鈥檚 25th year of impact, and we鈥檙e looking back on some of the milestones that made 2024 a year to remember. </p><div class="date"> Last updated <time datetime="2024-12-06">Dec 6, 2024</time></div></div></article></div></div></article><article class="testimonial" data-image="false" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><div class="inner"><div class="testimonial-text"><div class="testimonial-quote"><h2 class="h3"><span> I was diagnosed with stage-I colon cancer. Due to my cancer鈥檚 localized nature, it was relatively simple to treat. Had I ignored my doctor鈥檚 plea and waited to get screened, I could have been facing full-blown metastatic disease in just a few years, which is much harder to overcome. </span></h2></div><cite class="attribution"><div class="attribution-primary"> La Donya Reed </div><div class="attribution-secondary"> Survivor </div></cite></div></div></article><article class="card-grid" data-bg-image="false" data-animation="fadeInUp" ><div class="inner"><header class="card-grid-intro" data-intro-text="true"><h2 class="h2"> How will you help end colorectal cancer? </h2><div class="card-grid-intro-text"><div class="wysiwyg-content"><p> With your support, we can end colorectal cancer in our lifetime. There are so many ways to take action! </p></div><div class="text-link"><a href="/get-involved" class="-cta-link" hreflang="en"><span>Get involved </span></a></div></div></header><div class="card-grid-cards" data-count="3"><article class="card-grid-card js-link-event" data-image="true" ><div class="image"><picture title="Blue Hope Bash Raises $2.2 Million To Screen, Care, Cure"><img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/680x378/public/media/images/article/Craig-Melvin-taking-a-selfie-with-the-crowd-at-the-2019-Blue-Hope-Bash.jpg.webp?itok=8dk2gO6k" width="680" height="378" alt="Blue Hope Bash Raises $2.2 Million To Screen, Care, Cure"></picture></div><div class="content"><h3 class="h3"><a href="/get-involved/events" class="js-link-event-link"> Attend an event </a></h3><p> We host events across the U.S. dedicated to raising awareness and funds to combat colorectal cancer. When you participate in one of our events, you'll help make a meaningful difference in the mission against this devastating disease. </p></div></article><article class="card-grid-card js-link-event" data-image="true" ><div class="image"><picture><img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/680x378/public/media/images/darius_rucker_friends_smiling_0.jpg.webp?itok=OWq7C56u" width="680" height="378" alt="Darius Rucker friends smiling"></picture></div><div class="content"><h3 class="h3"><a href="/get-involved/events/start-your-own-fundraiser" class="js-link-event-link"> Launch a fundraising campaign </a></h3><p> From golf tournaments to your next marathon, we can help you turn your passion or hobby into a do-it-yourself fundraiser to help end colorectal cancer in our lifetime. Create your fundraiser with our toolkits and online platform. </p></div></article><article class="card-grid-card js-link-event" data-image="true" ><div class="image"><picture><img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/680x378/public/media/images/Angela.jpeg.webp?itok=4wkHTI4N" width="680" height="378" alt="Angela punching in air"></picture></div><div class="content"><h3 class="h3"><a href="/get-involved/advocate/become-advocate" class="js-link-event-link"> Become an advocate </a></h3><p> The movement to end colorectal cancer begins with you. We can help you raise your voice. 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