Michael's Mission

If you are currently being treated for cancer and are taking supplements, provide your oncologist and registered dietitian a detailed list of all the supplements and herbs you are taking and include the brand and dosage of each one. cookforyourlife.org/blog/supplemen…

To address the increase in colorectal cancer cases among younger Americans, the ACS had changed the recommended screening guidelines for adults at average or low risk, saying people should get screened for the disease at the age of 45. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #GetScreened

March is Colorectal Cancer awareness month. As COVID-19 gripped the country, colorectal cancer screenings plummeted. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States when men and women are combined. #GetScreened #colorectalcancerawareness

Show your loved ones you care – check in with them and ask if they are up to date on their #colorectalcancer screening. Concerned about #COVID? Ask your medical provider about at-home screening options. #valentinesday #coloncancer #bowelcancer #earlydetection #screening #cancer

Young survivors of colorectal cancer report low health-related quality of life. Follow the link to read the full report. healio.com/news/hematolog…

Follow Sandra's story as she prepares for a colonoscopy in this graphic novella. Michael's Mission is proud of our longtime partnership with the NYC Citywide Colorectal Cancer Control Coalition (C5) and the NYC Department of Health. www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/dow…

This video shows you how to prepare for a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy can detect or prevent colon cancer. Michael's Mission is proud of our longtime partnership with the NYC Citywide Colorectal Cancer Control Coalition (C5) and the NYC Department of Health. youtube.com/watch?v=np7g1X…

Dear friends, Happy Holidays from us at Michael's Mission! We are grateful for your support of our education, research & patient support programs. A much needed lifeline to patients and caregivers navigating the new normal of a cancer diagnosis amidst the pandemic.

C.A.L.M., A Day of Wellness with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), will take place on Thursday, February 4 in conjunction with World Cancer Day. The event will offer a total of five yoga and meditation sessions suitable for all. runsignup.com/calm?utm_sourc…

Important information for mCRC patients from our partners at CURE curetoday.com/webinars?displ…

Donations to Michael's Mission provides research funding and helps scientists look for clues on why patients are being diagnosed younger and younger. michmiss.ejoinme.org/donations

Donations to Michael's Mission provides patients and their caregivers with individual support services from a trained patient or caregiver mentor. michmiss.ejoinme.org/donations

Join us Friday, October 9, 2020 1:00pm-5:00pm ET to hear engaging Lynch syndrome stories! Moving patient stories that will be followed up with professional talks that directly relate to those patient stories. livingwithlynch.org/2020-living-wi…

Join us Oct 20, 12 PM CT, for a FREE live, interactive, webinar as part of the Triage Cancer Webinar Series, which will explore how to choose & use your health insurance. Attendees will learn about the various healthcare and health insurance options available to cancer survivors.

9/15/2020: Understanding Medicare: There are almost 50 million Americans who rely on Medicare for their health care needs. Learn about your Medicare options, how coverage works, and ways to lower your costs. Follow the link to reserve your spot. triagecancer.org/webinarreg-und…

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Chadwick Boseman to early-age onset colon cancer. For information on prevention, screening options and colon cancer symptoms, contact us at info@michaelsmission.org to speak with one of our certified patient navigators.

Michael’s Missions’s volunteer Mentors are matched with patients according to gender, age & diagnosis, stage of disease & geographical area. Patient Mentors are vetted, receive training and continuing education prior to mentoring. For information contact info@michaelsmission.org

Follow the link for information from Team Rubicon and Patient Advocate Foundation about a change in the grant award amount for the COVID-19 Emergency Food Assistance program effective immediately. teamrubiconusa.org/applynow/?fbcl…

From our friends and colleagues at Triage Cancer. Important Information on the Latest COVID-19 News: Work, Insurance, & Finances triagecancer.org/Webinar-COVID-….