Branches of oncology - Bowel/Colorectal Cancer
Associations, foundations, societies - USA
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American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Arlington Heights, IL
advancing and promoting the science and practice of the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum and anus

Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) Coral Springs, FL
national patient advocacy organization dedicated to ending the suffering caused by colorectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3) Washington, DC
pushes for research to improve screening, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer; for policy decisions that make the most effective colon and rectal cancer prevention and treatment available to all; and for increased awareness that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable

Colorectal Cancer Network (CCNetwork) Kensington, MD
support network; awareness, screening, early detection programs; legislative actions

Colorectal CareLine Newport News, VA
patient/provider hotline designed to provide assistance to patients who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and are seeking education and access to care

Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Association (HCCA) Sioux Falls, SD
promotes awareness, education and prevention of hereditary colon cancer; raises awareness for the need for more research to find better treatments for those who are at risk and currently have a hereditary colon cancer

Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Initiative (MCCI) Minneapolis, MN
provides information about colorectal cancer, offers free family history risk assessment and individual screening recommendations, facilitates research, maintains a family registry

National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA) Studio City, CA
communicates the seriousness of colorectal cancer; encourages preventive testing; supports research

National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT)
coalition of public, private, and voluntary organizations whose mission is to advance colorectal cancer control efforts by improving communication, coordination, and collaboration among health agencies, medical-professional organizations, and the public

Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign Atlanta, GA
informs men and women aged 50 years or older about the importance of having regular colorectal cancer screening tests

STOP Colon and Rectal Cancer Foundation Chicago, IL
education about preventive screening and early detection, combined with teaching healthy lifestyle choices

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