Colorectal Cancer Research and Advocacy

Are you a research advocate? You could be. When it comes to colorectal cancer and the work of fellow millennials at Fight CRC, they have built an entire program dedicated to it. That's why in this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman, MPH, MSJ, discusses colorectal cancer research and research advocacy with Allison Rosen, a seasoned researcher, colorectal cancer survivor and Fight CRC research advocate. The conversation covers the importance of research advocacy, including Fight CRC's Research Advocacy and Training Support Program, innovations in screening and prevention, and the future of colorectal cancer research, emphasizing the need for early detection and patient involvement in research.

Highlights: 

• (00:00) Introduction to Colorectal Cancer Awareness
• (02:53) Research Advocacy in Colorectal Cancer
• (05:59) Innovations in Screening and Prevention
• (08:59) Future of Colorectal Cancer Research and Advocacy

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Learn more about our guest, cancer researcher and colorectal cancer survivor, Allison Rosen, MS: https://nccrt.org/people/allison-rosen-ms/

Learn about YMyHealth's Founder, Melissa Schenkman, MPH, MSJ, here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/melissa-schenkman

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