Global Colon Cancer Association

The voice for the millions of colorectal/bowel cancer patients worldwide. Advocating for increased awareness, screening, & access to quality medical treatment.

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

Something is coming for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2027.
We've been working behind the scenes on a new global initiative and we can't wait to share it with you.
Not yet. 😉
Stay tuned.
#CRC #ColorectalCancer #ComingSoon

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

More options. More people screened. More lives saved.

GCCA welcomes the updated @AmericanCancer Society colorectal cancer screening guidelines, which add new blood-based and at-home screening options.

We agree: the best screening test is the one people do. Expanding choice can help close screening gaps and save lives. #CRC #ColorectalCancer #CancerScreening

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

Our CEO @AndrewRSpiegel has a new op-ed in @dcexaminer: The "Most Favored Nation" drug pricing policy could slow cancer cures and hurt the patients who need innovation most. There's a better path forward. 👇

https://t.co/4PPEfFmkQk

#CancerResearch #DrugPricing #PatientAdvocacy

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Dan's motto: AFAP. Always Forge Ahead with Purpose. His full story is on the Knowing Is Worth the Wait campaign page. https://t.co/q9FSEY14CN

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

FAP is a hereditary syndrome. Nearly 100% lifetime CRC risk if untreated.
Dan had a routine colonoscopy at 50. Hundreds of polyps. Genetic testing confirmed attenuated FAP. He chose preventive surgery. 13+ years later, cancer-free.
20+ polyps? Ask about FAP testing.
Read Dan's full story: https://t.co/C3i3rSiELg
#KnowingIsWorthTheWait #FAP #ColorectalCancer #ASCO26

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

Basic supplies. Real dignity. Life-changing impact.

7/8 colorectal cancer patients supported by @SAIDNG0 in Lebanon gained confidence managing their stoma. 100% were satisfied.

This is what health equity looks like in action. 💙
https://t.co/sAJpaaBmKN

#HealthEquity #ColorectalCancer #CancerCare@

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Many oncologists won't raise the subject of clinical trials unless you ask. Most patients don't know they can.

This guide from @GlobalCRC helps close that gap.
#TrialTalk

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

5 questions worth asking your oncologist about clinical trials:

→ Are there any trials appropriate for me?
→ How does a trial fit into my treatment?
→ What are the benefits and risks?
→ What costs are covered?
→ Can I leave if I change my mind?

Free guide: https://t.co/7813YAoQAV
#TrialTalk #ColorectalCancer

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Source: @CDCgov confirms the HPV vaccine protects against anal cancer + 5 other cancer types → https://t.co/yWNsjP1OFj
And the May 14, 1796 date? Documented by @WHO and peer-reviewed at PMC1200696.
230 years of science. Still working. 💙

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

230 years ago today, the first vaccine was given.
Today, the HPV vaccine prevents 6 cancer types, including anal cancer.
Vaccination is cancer prevention. https://t.co/zftJnXO82Y #WorldVaccineDay #CancerPrevention #HPVVaccine

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

📅 GCCA May Member Meeting —May 20th at 15:00 UTC. Topic: Patient Support. Speaker: Trevor Maxwell of Man Up To Cancer. #GCCA #ColorectalCancer

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

Global collaboration is key to improving cancer care 🌍
At the GCCN Annual Meeting in Lyon, leaders aligned on priorities, launched the Close the Loop report, and looked ahead to 2030.
No one organization can do this alone.
Read more: https://t.co/2HyC7yGezU
@IARC @FT3Program @uicc @InternationalKidneyCancerCoalition
@WorldBladderCan @WOCCnews
@GlobalC22403 @ABCGlobalAll
@knowyournodes @InternationalBrainTumor Alliance
@worldpcc

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

Worth noting: DPYD testing guidelines still vary by country. NCCN updated guidance in Oct 2025 to recommend pre-treatment testing for patients taking capecitabine but global uptake is inconsistent. This is the gap Know Your Biomarker is working to close.
https://t.co/hbuLcvcuL6

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

BRAF reveals info about the tumor. DPYD reveals info about the patient.
Both are biomarkers in colorectal cancer. Both are guideline-recommended. And they are asking completely different questions.
Knowing the difference can change the course of treatment. Knowing is worth the wait.
https://t.co/Jxx80XCiLu
#ColorectalCancer #BiomarkerTesting

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

“Too expensive.” “Too far away.” “Can’t leave once you join.” Three more clinical trial myths — all wrong. Part 2 is live. → https://t.co/lOKxWWmbRN #TrialTalk #ColorectalCancer

[Global Colon Cancer Association @GlobalCRC]

“You’re a guinea pig.” Nope. Every clinical trial is ethics-reviewed. Every cancer trial participant gets at least the standard of care. Stop the myth. Start the conversation. #TrialTalk #ColorectalCancer

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From Bhutan to Tanzania — GCCA Health Equity Grantees are bringing CRC screening, education, and care to communities that need it most. $150K+ awarded across 15+ countries. Applications open now through May 15 🌍

#ColorectalCancer #GCCA

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April is also Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in the UK. Whether you call it colorectal cancer, colon cancer, or bowel cancer, early detection saves lives everywhere. Learn more: https://t.co/3O9kO3GHfd

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We're wearing green today for #GetYourGreenOn. Colorectal cancer caught early = 90%+ survival rate. Routine screenings save lives. Join us and @preventcancer this April. #BetterOutcomes https://t.co/3O9kO3GHfd

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8-1. Tennessee's biomarker testing coverage bill just cleared committee.

10 states introduced similar legislation this year. Mississippi already signed theirs into law.

Every cancer patient deserves the right test. That's how you find the right treatment.

#BiomarkerTesting #ColorectalCancer