March 2021 – COA Patient Advocacy Network News Bulletin
Paving the Path for a World Without Colon Cancer. Colorectal cancer is on the rise among young people ages 20-29, setting off alarm bells for care providers and advocates. Interim President of the Colon Cancer Foundation Cindy Borassi will discuss the Foundation’s work toward eradicating this disease with COA Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber.
Recent News & Updates
A new study from researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has suggested that diets rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may possibly be linked to a higher risk of early‑onset lung cancer.
At the 2026 NCCN Annual Conference, Anjali Albanese, an oncology social worker at Fox Chase Cancer Center, sat down for an interview with CURE to discuss the emotional and psychosocial impact of a cancer diagnosis among younger adults.
Breast, colorectal and prostate cancers account for most screen-detectable cancers in adults aged under 50 years, with most “unfortunately diagnosed symptomatically,” a presenter at ACP’s Internal Medicine Meeting said.
Popular niacin (vitamin B3) derivatives, which are readily available in retail stores and often promoted as anti-aging supplements, may have a protective effect on cancer cells, according to a new study.
