Causes: Cancer, Digestive Diseases & Disorders Research, Health

Mission: Fight Colorectal Cancer demands a cure for colon and rectal cancer. We educate and support patients and caregivers, push for changes in policy that will increase and improve research, and empower survivors to raise their voices against the status quo.

Geographic areas served: United States

Programs: Awareness - through newsletters, website and meetings, the coalition educates the public on key issues regarding prevention, diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer.

policy -the coalition advocates for increased funding for research, early screening and other measures to help combat colorectal cancer and its cost to the general public.

research - the coalition works with researchers, health care providers and health insurance companies to make sure that research and treatment is responsive to patient needs.