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Colorectal Cancer Health Disparities and Equity Fight CRC

WEBColorectal Cancer: In the Pursuit of Health Equity. Fight CRC Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. Edith Mitchell, and Health Equity Committee and Board member, Dr. Fola May, were published in this ASCO Educational Book in May 2021. They sought to “outline measurable disparities, review implemented solutions, and define strategies toward

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Robert Ceragno Fight Colorectal Cancer

WEBTogether, we’ve raised over $50,000.”. Advice: “Stay positive and get involved in helping others.”. Topics: Treatments, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery. Robert was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer. Now, he educates the community about the importance of early detection. Robert resides in New Jersey.

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Colorectal Cancer Resources for Healthcare Providers

WEBPrinted Colorectal Cancer Resources. Fight CRC’s printed patient education resources are great for waiting rooms, bulletin boards, and exam rooms. These resources are free of charge and small quantities can be ordered from our online store. To request large quantities, please email [email protected]. All Printed CRC Resources.

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Colonoscopy Prep Timeline Fight CRC

WEBPrep for your prep. Refrigerate your medication before you drink it, and try drinking it from a straw. Many people think this improves the taste. Hydrate yourself. Drink clear liquids often—water, coconut water, electrolyte drinks. Follow the plan. Your prep will come with instructions from your doctor.

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Let's Save a Life Screening Poster Fight Colorectal Cancer

WEBUsing eye-catching illustrations and bold colors, this poster educates about the most common signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer and explains how, when and why to get screened. It quickly shows the three most common colorectal cancer screening options (colonoscopy, FIT, and FIT-DNA), and it emphasizes the importance of getting screened

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COLORECTAL CANCER FACT SHEET

WEB25 COLORECTAL CANCER BY THE NUMBERS: 2nd leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined 147,950 estimated new cases in 2020 53,200 estimated deaths in 2020

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Health Misinformation: How to Find Reliable Resources …

WEBHere are some more things to consider when searching online: Do’s: Verify the source: Be sure to stick to well-known medical institutions, government health agencies, and reputable colorectal cancer organizations. Look for affiliations and accreditations. Generally, you can find these in the “About Us” or “Quality and Safety” sections.

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Paying for Colon and Rectal Cancer Treatment Fight CRC

WEBCompassionate Care Assistance for Colon and Rectal Cancer Treatment. Oncology Center of Excellence Project Facilitate is a single point of contact call and information center created to help oncology healthcare providers or regulatory professionals submit an Expanded Access Request (also referred to as: Compassionate Use, Emergency IND, …

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Colonoscopy Prep: 9 Expert Tips for the Night Before

WEBSome colonoscopy preps are taken in one evening, others may be a “split-dose” and taken between an evening and the following morning. If you think you can’t drink your colonoscopy prep, a “split-dose” is a good option because it tends to be more tolerable. 6. Break Up Your Prep. Break up your prep drink.

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FDA Approves Guardant360 & FoundationOne Biopsy Tests Fight …

WEBGuardant360 CDx Liquid Biopsy. On August 7, Guardant Health announced that their test called Guardant360 CDx was the “first liquid biopsy companion diagnostic (CDx) that uses next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology to identify patients with specific types of mutations of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene in a …

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Does Environment Affect Cancer Risk

WEBOn average, counties with poor environmental quality had nearly 40 more cancer cases per 100,000 people than counties with higher environmental quality. Of the areas researched, it was seen that the more urbanized the county, the more vulnerable to cancer risk the residents were, though there were no differences based on region of the …

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The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Colorectal Cancer

WEBThe Gut Microbiome – What Is It? The gut microbiome is a complex environment of bacteria, viruses and fungi comprising the vast majority of genetic diversity within each person – well beyond an individual’s own DNA 1-6.Increasingly well-defined, the gut microbiome has been linked with a myriad of health conditions.

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No-Shave November Shave-Off Event with Bob and Marlene …

WEBDecember 3, 2021 • By Theresa Maschke. Press Releases. On November 30, 2021, Bob and Marlene Ceragno hosted their annual Shave-Off event, which raises awareness and funds for Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), and topped out at $5,000, at their North Bergen, New Jersey, Eye Contact Vision Center. Support showed up in force through …

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Fight for More this March

WEBTools for Raising Awareness ofColorectal 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.

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Colorectal Cancer and Sex Fight Colorectal Cancer

WEBFebruary 1, 2022 • By Fight CRC. Physical & Sexual Health. Addressing sexual health and intimacy can be a new and uncomfortable experience for anyone, especially those facing colorectal cancer and their partner (s). We asked Dr. Chelsea Holland, DHS, LPC, MS to help patients find courage in the bedroom. Dr. Chelsea, DHS, LPC, MS is an

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Let’s Talk About Sex – and Colorectal Cancer

WEBLet’s Talk About Sex – and Colorectal Cancer. February 22, 2022 • By Fight CRC. Physical & Sexual Health. The adage, “You never know what goes on behind closed doors,” relates to life and sexual health. Sexual health is already a complicated issue, involving both emotional and physical aspects. But when you add a colorectal cancer

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Keto Diet and Colorectal Cancer Fight Colorectal Cancer

WEBMichelle Myers, MS, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian at Savor Health says “Take a low carbohydrate, high-fat diet to the extreme and that sums up the ketogenic diet. Carbohydrates are restricted to five percent of daily calorie intake. This means limiting carbohydrate intake to 25 grams per day for someone on a 2,000 calorie per day diet.

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Take a Hike: Hiking Tips for Cancer Patients

WEBA: Hiking is a great way to build heart health, relax the mind, observe nature and build self-confidence for physical activity. Also, just 10 minutes of sunshine a day is enough to maintain vitamin D levels. The American Cancer Society recommends cancer survivors take part in regular physical activity, at least 150 minutes per week.

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Sex as a Colorectal Cancer Survivor Fight Colorectal Cancer

WEBThe impact of a colorectal cancer diagnosis on sexual health in committed, casual, monogamous or polyamorous relationships, will undoubtedly be different for all ages and gender identities. Forty-one percent of all cancer survivors experience a decrease in sexual functioning and 52% experience changes in body image (1).

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Will Bacon Give you Colorectal Cancer

WEBThis equates to an increased lifetime risk of approximately 1% for those who consume high levels of red or processed meats (17% of 5%, which is about 1%). According to this research, the average risk of getting colorectal cancer increases from 5% to 6% (1% gain) for someone who consumes a high amount of red and processed meats.

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Introducing Ina®: Nutrition Assistant from Savor Health®

WEBAbout Savor Health. Savor Health is a B2B digital health platform that combines artificial intelligence, data science, and over 41,000 expertly curated rules and evidence-based interventions to deliver, at scale, clinically and contextually appropriate personalized nutrition and symptom management support in order to improve adherence and …

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