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COLONTOWN

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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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While we know the "muggles" mean well, sometimes their advice includes toxic positivity or unproven treatments that can be hurtful rather than useful. Looking to do something more helpful? Make a donation that supports #colorectalcancer patients at colontown.org/support/

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The caregivers in COLONTOWN understand what it means to be a partner in their loved ones' care--and they shared their experiences in a research study on #colorectalcancer caregiving. Join us for a discussion of "The 32-Hour Day of Caregivers" on Nov. 21: colontown.org/caregivers/

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Rates of #colorectalcancer in young adults are rising - and a new report shows CRC is now the #1 leading cause of cancer death for men under 50 and #2 leading cause for women under 50. For young adults facing CRC, COLONTOWN is #HereForYou

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Check out the Precision Medicine Learning Center in COLONTOWN University! We’ve asked leading researchers – and one very smart patient – to explain what precision medicine is and how it is changing treatment options for some #colorectalcancer patients. learn.colontown.org

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Tomorrow! Join us to hear from Dr. Elizabeth Godfrey on the development of a decision support tool for #colorectalcancer patients with peritoneal surface malignancies. Free sign up: colontown.org/doctalks/

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Diagnosed with #colorectalcancer - or a caregiver to someone who has? Join COLONTOWN, a free, private online community offering support and education: colontown.org/join/ #HereForYou

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In treatment for #colorectalcancer and want to know what you can do to stay healthy? Check out our Diet & Lifestyle section in CRC 101 on COLONTOWN University! learn.colontown.org/topic/diet-lif…

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We wish we were talking about the museum or the baseball team! If you're facing Stage IV #colorectalcancer, check out COLONTOWN University for free educational resources and become a more informed patient in your care. learn.colontown.org #CRCVocab

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Register now for our next DocTalk! Hear from Dr. Elizabeth Godfrey on the development of a decision support tool for #colorectalcancer patients with peritoneal surface malignancies. Free sign up: colontown.org/doctalks/

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Learn about risk factors, screening, signs, symptoms, and more in this free online web series from @chmconnect on #colorectalcancer awareness for Black/African Americans. The next event is Thursday 11/14 with Dr. Joshua Harris from NY Cancer & Blood. chmconnect.org/events/twn/

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Our Second Opinion Project, supported by the Lu Family Fund, provides help with travel and medical costs for COLONTOWN members seeking second opinions for #colorectalcancer. Make a donation today: paltown.org/lu-family-fund/

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Biomarker testing determines treatment options for Stage IV #colorectalcancer, but many don’t receive recommended tests. Learn more about diagnostic and surveillance testing options on COLONTOWN University: learn.colontown.org/learningcenter…

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TEAM WILD BLUE! Be part of the coolest club in (COLON)town by making a monthly donation of $5 or more and help keep our community going strong. Join today: colontown.org/team-wild-blue/

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What's it like to be living with Stage IV cancer? We asked Stage IV patients, survivors, and thrivers what they want people to know about having Stage IV #colorectalcancer.

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Go ahead, call us "unremarkable!" For cancer patients, this word brings a sense of relief as it means no sign of cancer is seen on a scan. Make a donation to support COLONTOWN's community of #colorectalcancer patients and caregivers. colontown.org/support/ #CRCVocab

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Now live on COLONTOWN University! Get the details on skin side effects from #colorectalcancer treatments and find tips on how to manage them in our Skin Toxicity Guide: learn.colontown.org/skin-toxicity/

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Happy Halloween, COLONTOWNies!

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We're sending you on a QUEST for Boots on the Ground! Our 'TOWNies are raising money for our programs for #colorectalcancer patients and caregivers, and they need your help to "sell" all of the virtual items in their store. colontown.org/colontown-ques… #zeffyextramile

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Do you know the signs of #colorectalcancer? If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor!

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Join the COLONTOWN QUEST to support our programs for #colorectalcancer patients & caregivers! Sign up for your own quest or help out other TOWNies on theirs...Choose your adventure at colontown.org/colontown-ques… #zeffyextramile

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