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A wildly supportive colorectal cancer community. Empowering patients and caregivers with hope and science. Supported by @paltown1 Development Foundation.
Joined August 2020
Diagnosed with #colorectalcancer - or a caregiver to someone who has? Join COLONTOWN, a free, private online community offering support and education: #HereForYou
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We know how much getting a supportive card in the mail can brighten the day...so we've partnered with Cards2Warriors to spread the love to #colorectalcancer patients and caregivers.
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Remember the days of cassette tapes, big hair, and neon? It might be time to schedule your colonoscopy! The American Cancer Society and the USPSTF now recommend #colorectalcancer screening starting at age 45.
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Have a port or a PICC line? Head over to COLONTOWN University, a free educational resource for #colorectalcancer patients and caregivers to learn about chemotherapy treatments, surveillance, and more. #CRCVocab
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In treatment for #colorectalcancer and want to know what you can do to stay healthy? Check out our Diet & Lifestyle section in CRC 101 on COLONTOWN University!
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Today is World Cancer Day...no matter where you are in the world, COLONTOWN is #HereForYou. Join one of our international groups for support specific to your country or language.
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Rates of #colorectalcancer in young adults are rising - and a new report shows CRC is now the #1 leading cause of cancer death for men under 50 and #2 leading cause for women under 50. For young adults facing CRC, COLONTOWN is #HereForYou
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Biomarker testing determines treatment options for Stage IV #colorectalcancer, but many don’t receive recommended tests. Learn more about diagnostic and surveillance testing options on COLONTOWN University:
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TEAM WILD BLUE! Be part of the coolest club in (COLON)town by making a monthly donation of $5 or more and help keep our community going strong. Join today:
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Our Second Opinion Project, supported by the Lu Family Fund, provides help with travel and medical costs for COLONTOWN members seeking second opinions for #colorectalcancer. Make a donation today:
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What's it like to be living with Stage IV cancer? We asked Stage IV patients, survivors, and thrivers what they want people to know about having Stage IV #colorectalcancer.
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COLONTOWN offers several private groups dedicated to helping #colorectalcancer patients and caregivers navigate clinical trials. Join us today:
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If you or your loved one is facing a #colorectalcancer diagnosis, join our wildly supportive community to connect with others who "speak your language." #CRCVocab
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Do you know the signs of #colorectalcancer? If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor!
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Check out the Clinical Trials Basics Learning Center on COLONTOWN University to learn about clinical trials from a completely patient-centric perspective:
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A second opinion could be life-changing for many Stage IV #colorectalcancer patients. COLONTOWN can help you find the best docs…and our Second Opinion Fund assists with out-of-pocket expenses for COLONTOWN members.
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Now live on COLONTOWN University! Get the details on skin side effects from #colorectalcancer treatments and find tips on how to manage them in our Skin Toxicity Guide:
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While we know the "muggles" mean well, sometimes their advice includes unproven treatments that can be hurtful. Looking to do something more helpful? Make a donation that supports #colorectalcancer patients, survivors, and caregivers at #CRCVocab
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Tomorrow! Join us & Dr. Rocca from Weill Cornell Medicine to learn about histotripsy and other treatments for #colorectalcancer liver mets. Sign up here for free:
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