FIVE WAYS

TO TAKE ACTION

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Everyone can help stop colon cancer and save lives. Here are a few ways you can make a difference.

1. HAVE A CONVERSATION

It’s simple: Just ask your family members 45 or older if they have gotten screened yet. If not, try to get them to do it for your sake. Even a little nudge can help. Plus, make sure you know your family history of colon cancer. Sometimes, it might surprise you.

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2. CHECK YOURSELF

Time for you to get yourself checked? Take a short quiz from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to learn about how you should get checked based on your personal risk factors.

Take The Quiz

3. DONATE

You can help provide low- or no-cost colon cancer screening and provide financial support for transport and lodging during treatment.

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4. CALL THE HELPLINE

The Alliance’s certified patient and family support navigators are here for you. Whether you have questions about getting checked for colon cancer, or you or a loved one have already received a colorectal cancer diagnosis, you can ask a live person for assistance.

Call: 1-833-3BEHIND

Some of the support options include:

  • Getting or planning for colon cancer screening
  • Financial assistance for screening or treatment
  • Ongoing support for those who have been diagnosed
  • Questions to ask your doctor
  • Navigating or enrolling in insurance
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5. Join us and be a leader

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Join LEAD FROM BEHIND and help prevent colon cancer in yourself and others.