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A wildly supportive colorectal cancer community. Empowering patients and caregivers with hope and science. Supported by @paltown1 Development Foundation.

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ALL the resources you've heard about or accessed under the COLONTOWN umbrella are made possible by the non-profit PALTOWN. On #NationalNonProfitDay, please consider making a donation to ensure the next CRC patients and caregivers are able to find the help and hope they need.

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PALTOWN's Scientific Director, Dr. Manju George, talking with @NateraGenetics about COLONTOWN's role in the democratization of care and the important role our science-based support community plays in transforming patients and caregivers into educated self-advocates.

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How does anyone become an expert in #CRC overnight? Start with the roadmap in #CRC101 on COLONTOWN University to help you figure out what comes next and what to ask.

Because sometimes the most important step is simply knowing where to start.

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Another richly educational DocTalk is now available On Demand in the COLONTOWN University Lecture Hall. Find this talk from Duke University's Dr. Nicholas DeVito alongside 100s of other conversations with area experts on our website.

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Congratulations to our very own Manju George and Tim McDonald who were both named as two of "The 100 Most Influential Cancer Survivors of 2026" by Onco Daily ! We are honored to work beside them and all survivors who continue to make our Community thrive.

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In COLONTOWN, neighborhoods meet people where they are, because colorectal cancer doesn’t erase who you are. To close out Pride Month, we want to celebrate community, visibility, and belonging, in Prideville and beyond. 🏳️‍🌈

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Don't miss it! Learn more about Emerging Bispecific Antibody Treatment Strategies in Advanced Colorectal Cancer with Dr. Nicholas DeVito, Professor of Medical Oncology at Duke University Cancer Institute.
🗓️ Friday, June 26 - TOMORROW
⏰ 3 PM ET
💙 Sign up at COLONTOWN

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Join COLONTOWN and Second Look Cancer for a Clinical Trials Search Party! This interactive discussion gives patients and caregivers a chance to ask questions, compare experiences, learn about trial searching, and discuss personalized trial matches together. Register on CT!

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Family traits aren’t just physical. Health history is part of the picture too. Start the conversation. Ask your family. We’ll be here to help you navigate what comes next.

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Learn more about Emerging Bispecific Antibody Treatment Strategies in Advanced Colorectal Cancer with Dr. Nicholas DeVito, Professor of Medical Oncology at Duke University Cancer Institute.
🗓️ Friday, June 26
⏰ 3 PM ET
💙 Sign up at COLONTOWN

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COLONTOWN is more than a community, it’s a roadmap. We connect #colorectalcancer patients and caregivers to trusted education, real experiences, and people who truly understand, so no one has to navigate a CRC diagnosis alone. Until there’s a cure, there’s COLONTOWN.

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A second opinion could be life-changing for many Stage IV #colorectalcancer patients. But many don’t know where to go or can’t afford the cost. Our Second Opinion Fund assists with out-of-pocket expenses for COLONTOWN members.

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When you’re young, symptoms are often overlooked, but lived experience deserves attention at any age. 💙 If something feels off, trust your body. Be specific about symptoms, and if you’re not being heard, it’s okay to seek a second opinion. #YoungOnsetCRC #CRCAwareness

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Young onset CRC is rising and it’s changing lives sooner than expected. This week, we honor the strength it takes to face the unexpected and keep going. 💙 #YOCRC #CRCAwareness

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National Cancer Survivor Day: Every story matters. Today we honor CRC survivors and the strength it takes to keep going. 💙 #ColorectalCancer #CRCAwareness

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“Double bag.” Most people think groceries. We think double ostomy. When you're busy fighting CRC, it can be an extra burden to explain those double meanings. In COLONTOWN, you don’t have to. Don't fight alone. Join COLONTOWN!

#COLONTOWN #WeGetIt

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Find out what the big news in RAS pancreatic cancer means for CRC patients and so much more from our patient-centric #ASCO26 conference reporting in COLONTOWN - where you can always #FINDYOURPEOPLE!

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Biomarker testing is becoming a key part of colorectal cancer care especially for Stage IV. It can help open doors to clinical trials and more personalized treatment options. But less than 40% of CRC patients get tested. Talk to your doc about options. Visit CTU for info.

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Betsy will be On the Porch tomorrow morning from 10-11am ET. Come say hello! Think of the Community Porch as COLONTOWN’s front stoop. A place to drop in as you are, say what you can’t say anywhere else, connect with people who get it, or simply not be alone.

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We are headed to #ASCO26, the largest international oncology meeting to share the amazing work we do for CRC patients & caregivers! We also have a team of volunteer virtual attendees who will double as conference reporters this week, reporting on what matters most to patients.