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CU Cancer Center Researchers Identify the ‘Switch’ That Allows Intestinal Cells to Regenerate After Injury

by Greg Glasgow | March 24, 2025
Jan Lowery, PhD, MPH (left), in a meeting with Evelinn Borrayo, PhD, associate director of the CU Cancer Center's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement.

CU Cancer Center’s ‘FIT for Life’ Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Goes Online

by Mark Harden | March 14, 2025

Everything You Wanted to Know About Colonoscopy Prep (But Were Afraid to Ask) 

by Greg Glasgow | March 10, 2025
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Surviving and Thriving

by Greg Glasgow | December 16, 2024
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Celebrating Genetic Counselor Awareness Day With the CU Cancer Center’s Hereditary Cancer Program

by Greg Glasgow | November 14, 2024
James Van Der Beek at GalaxyCon Austin in 2023.

‘You’re Never Too Young’: CU Cancer Center Expert on James Van Der Beek’s Colorectal Cancer Announcement

by Mark Harden | November 05, 2024
Glen Miller

A Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump Helped to Keep Glen Miller’s Metastatic Colorectal Cancer at Bay

by Greg Glasgow | July 29, 2024

CU Cancer Center to Distribute FIT Tests for Colorectal Cancer at Community Events

by Mark Harden | March 21, 2024
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Local Chef Experiences Significant Tumor Shrinkage with Immunotherapy Clinical Trial

by Cancer Center | March 12, 2024
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HIPEC Procedure Pumps Chemotherapy Into the Abdomen to Kill Cancer Cells

by Greg Glasgow | February 08, 2024

U.S. Expected to Break Annual Record for New Cancer Cases; Colorectal Cancer Risk Looms for Under-50 Americans

by Mark Harden | January 17, 2024

CU Cancer Center Leader Part of Team Overseeing Multimillion Dollar Colorectal Cancer Initiative  

by Greg Glasgow | January 12, 2024
Erik Jensen

What ‘Walking Dead’ Actor Erik Jensen’s Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Means 

by Greg Glasgow | October 27, 2023
multidisciplinary clinics at the University of Colroado Cancer Center | Chris Lieu, MD, and Sunnie Kim, MD

Expanding the Umbrella of Care

by Rachel Sauer | July 05, 2023
Doug Scanlon at colon cancer walk.

Colorectal Cancer Patient Doug Scanlon Grateful for Cutting-Edge Care at CU Cancer Center 

by Greg Glasgow | June 22, 2023
NCI National Cancer Plan: Detect Cancers Early | University of Colorado Cancer Center

NCI National Cancer Plan: Detect Cancers Early

by Rachel Sauer | June 02, 2023
colectomy patient Sean Ryan

Outpatient Colectomy? It’s Possible at the CU Cancer Center

by Greg Glasgow | May 24, 2023

NCI National Cancer Plan: Eliminating Inequities  

by Greg Glasgow | April 28, 2023
Andrea Dwyer, director of the Colorado Cancer Screening Program, and gastroenterologist Swati Patel, MD, flew to Washington for the March 10 forum.

Two CU Cancer Center Members Attend Biden’s Moonshot Event on Colorectal Cancer 

by Greg Glasgow | March 16, 2023
We talked with Swati Patel, MD, about the two most common colorectal cancer screening models and the similarities and differences between them.

Colonoscopy vs. Stool-Based Tests: What is the Best Way to Detect Colorectal Cancer? 

by Greg Glasgow | March 08, 2023
Sign on Salud Family Health Centers door

Community Partnerships Support New Endoscopy Suite at Longmont Salud Family Health

by Rachel Sauer | December 14, 2022
Actress Kirstie Alley, died from colon cancer after a short battle with the disease.

What Kirstie Alley’s Death Tells Us About Colorectal Cancer Screening 

by Greg Glasgow | December 06, 2022
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The Message Hasn’t Changed: Get Colorectal Cancer Screening

by Rachel Sauer | October 13, 2022
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R01 Grant Supports Deep Dive into Protein Associated with Cachexia in Late-Stage Colorectal Cancer

by Rachel Sauer | September 30, 2022
A clinical trial led by CU Cancer Center member Robert Lentz, MD, may offer hope for patients with metastatic colon cancer.

CU Cancer Center Leading Clinical Trial of New Drug to Treat Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

by Greg Glasgow | September 07, 2022
Erik Stanley and Kacie Peters with their son, Nate

Couple Both Battling Stage IV Colon Cancer Focused on Enjoying Each Moment as a Family

by Rachel Sauer | June 20, 2022
Jimmy Guerrero

Young Colon and Blood Cancer Patient Excited for the Future After Journey Through Treatment and Recovery

by Rachel Sauer | June 13, 2022
Cathy Bradley, deputy director of the CU Cancer Center, found that many people with cancer enroll in Medicaid only after they are diagnosed.

Investigating the Connections Between Medicaid and Cancer Survival

by Greg Glasgow | April 13, 2022
Kelly Noonan with her husband, daughter and son

“I’m Strong Enough to Get Through”

by Rachel Sauer | March 28, 2022
Blue colorectal cancer awareness ribbon

Younger Patients Increasingly Being Diagnosed with Late-Stage Colorectal Cancer

by Rachel Sauer | March 23, 2022
Celebrating the beginning of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Colorado Cancer Coalition is headed for the state Capitol on March 2.

Colorectal Cancer Advocates Heading to State Capitol to Celebrate Wins, Highlight Need for More Funding 

by Greg Glasgow | February 23, 2022
The American Cancer Society's annual cancer statistics report that the risk of dying from cancer in the U.S. has fallen 32% over the past 28 years.

American Cancer Society Reports 32% Drop in Cancer Deaths Since 1991

by Greg Glasgow | January 18, 2022
HIPEC | CU Cancer Center

Erica’s Colon Cancer Didn’t Stand a Chance With Procedure That Kills Microscopic Cancer Cells

by Greg Glasgow | October 08, 2021

Surviving a Stage I Diagnosis Turned Him Into an Advocate for Colorectal Cancer Research

by Greg Glasgow | September 14, 2021

Fighting Disparities in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

by Greg Glasgow | June 14, 2021
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Estimated 2,100 New Cases Of Colon Cancer Each Year Among Coloradans

by CBS4 Denver | May 21, 2021

Recommended Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Lowered to 45 for People at Average Risk

by Greg Glasgow | May 21, 2021

Helping Low-Income Patients Navigate the Cancer Screening Process

by Greg Glasgow | April 14, 2021

The Importance of Getting Your Cancer Screening and Treatment During a Pandemic

by Cancer Center | January 06, 2021

Less chemotherapy may have more benefit in rectal cancer

by Cancer Center | January 30, 2020

He Should Be Here

by Cancer Center | September 30, 2019

A Deeper Look in to Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

by Cancer Center | August 01, 2019

ASCO: 294 days between symptoms and diagnosis of colorectal cancer in young patients

by Cancer Center | May 29, 2019

The Rise of Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

by Cancer Center | March 29, 2019

Colorectal cancer is not an “old person” disease

by Cancer Center | March 22, 2019

Colorectal Cancer: What We Know

by Cancer Center | March 14, 2019
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Leaders Meet in Colorado to Set Research Agenda for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

by Garth Sundem | February 01, 2019
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To Screen or Not to Screen? That Is the Question.

by Taylor Abarca | January 03, 2019

Immunotherapy Trial Gives Young Colon Cancer Patient Back His Life

by Cancer Center | March 07, 2016

Young Colon Cancer Patient Finds Hope at CU Cancer Center

by Taylor Abarca | March 02, 2015

As Colorectal Cancer Gets More Aggressive, Treatment with Grape Seed Extract Is Even More Effective

by Garth Sundem | January 16, 2013
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