Global Colon Cancer Association

“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

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

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: gcca.info/X_screening

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 gcca.info/X_screening

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

Key takeaways from Zagreb: 🔬 Visited the University Hospital Center + Center for Personalized Medicine 🌎 Progress on GCCA x FUTEJE collaboration in Mexico 🤝 Welcomed @AstraZeneca’s Espen Walker to the FT3 Board The work: scale what’s working. Reach more patients. #PrecisionMedicine #ColorectalCancer

Precision medicine only matters if it reaches patients. GCCA President Nicole Sheahan reflects on the FT3 Spring Board Meeting in Zagreb, biomarker access, global pilots, and what it takes to close the gap between testing and treatment. 📖 gcca.info/Blog_04_03_26

What happens after you join a clinical trial? Informed consent. Screening. Treatment. And your rights ; the entire time. You can ask questions. You can leave. Your wellbeing comes first. #TrialTalk #ColorectalCancer

Eight months after awarding the 2025 GCCA Health Equity Grants, our grantees are making a real impact—expanding screening, education, and support to communities around the world 💙 🎥 Watch the full story: youtube.com/watch?v=mQmzJ-… #HealthEquity #ColorectalCancer #GCCA #GlobalHealth

Following this thread all month. What questions do you have about bowel cancer screening? Drop them below and we'll answer throughout April. 👇

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. 9 in 10 people survive when it's caught early. We're spending this month sharing what you need to know. Follow along — and share. 💙  #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth #EarlyDetection

Free HER2 Fact Sheet — download and bring to your next oncology appointment: knowyourbiomarker.org/biomarkers/her2

True or False: If you have HER2-positive colorectal cancer, there are targeted therapies specifically designed for you. Answer below ↓ TRUE. Knowing your HER2 status can unlock treatment options. Ask your oncologist about testing. knowyourbiomarker.org/biomarkers/her2 #ColorectalCancer #HER2

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month may have ended, but to us, every month is a good time to raise awareness. Find our CRC awareness materials and advocacy resources and join the movement by clicking gcca.info/_BHBT_26 #bluehatbowtie #colorectalcancerawareness #colorectalcancer

60% of CRC patients start treatment BEFORE biomarker results. That means missing targeted therapies designed for their exact cancer. #KnowYourBiomarker #ColorectalCancer

Blue Hat Bow Tie Weekend is here! Be sure to use #bluehatbowtie on your social media and tag us @globalcrc @bluehatsforcolons. Raise awareness, promote screening, and enjoy your Blue Hat Bow Tie Weekend! #bluehatbowtie #colorectalcancerawareness #colorectalcancer

Lynch Syndrome = #1 hereditary cause of CRC. Many patients are never tested. That needs to change. A simple genetic test can protect you and your family. #LynchSyndromeDay #CRCAwareness

Lynch Syndrome is the #1 inherited cause of CRC. If someone in your family had colorectal cancer, you may carry the gene. Ask your doctor about genetic counselling. #LynchSyndromeDay #ColorectalCancer

95% of people with Lynch syndrome don’t know they have it, but it’s so important to #knowyourbiomarker. 60-80% of men with Lynch syndrome and 40-60% of women with Lynch syndrome will develop colorectal cancer without screening and prevention. Learn more at gcca.info/__Lynch_Syndro… #linkinbio #lynchsyndrome #lynchsyndromeawareness #colorectalcancer #colorectalcancerawareness

How do you find a CRC clinical trial? 1. Ask your oncologist 2. Search ClinicalTrials.gov 3. Visit globalcca.org for free resources You deserve to know your options. #TrialTalk #ColorectalCancer