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Colorectal Cancer Alliance
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is the largest US colorectal cancer patient organisation, focused on screening uptake from age 45, young-onset disease and connecting patients with biomarker-matched trials.
Overview
Founded 1999. Runs the toll-free helpline and certified navigators, the 'Lead From Behind' and 'Never Too Young' campaigns on early-onset colorectal cancer (now ~12% of cases and rising), Project Cure CRC ($100 million research commitment), BlueHQ patient platform and the annual AllyCon. Partners with Fight CRC and the Colon Cancer Coalition; advocates for screening coverage without cost-sharing.
Holds
Patient navigation helpline, BlueHQ community and resources, screening awareness campaigns (45+), the Project Cure CRC research fund, and biomarker education (MSI, KRAS, BRAF, HER2).
Licence
Copyright CCA
Maintainer
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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