Patti Hollenback

Dr. Richard Goldberg, former Fight CRC Board Member and renowned GI oncology leader, sat down with @oncodaily to discuss the evolving #colorectalcancer treatment landscape and the urgent need for progress as diagnoses rise in younger adults. This episode is shared in memory of Asal Sayal — a young advocate, colleague, and friend, whose life and work reflected a deep commitment to changing the future of this disease. She passed away of early-onset colorectal cancer on April 22, 2026. “Until we can give patients the hope of cure, we have miles to go before we sleep.” Listen to the full conversation: lnkd.in/giN9hDV5

👏 Big news from Capitol Hill: Congress just introduced a bipartisan bill to expand early detection of #CRC in young people. This couldn't have happened without YOU! Your voices, stories, & fight made this victory possible. Share & sign up to advocate: fightcrc.org/takeaction

Holiday blues? Try these tips: 1️⃣ Talk to someone you trust. 2️⃣ Be open about how you feel. 3️⃣ Get moving—exercise boosts mood. 4️⃣ Drink in moderation—alcohol is a depressant. You're not alone this season.💙 fightcolorectalcancer.org/re…

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Fight Colorectal Cancer Friend, Champion, and Co-Chair of the Congressional Colorectal Cancer Caucus, Representative Donald M. Payne Jr., has passed away today. Representative Payne was a fierce and relentless champion for this fight against colorectal cancer alongside us since 2013. Representative Payne’s advocacy started in memory of his father, Representative Donald Payne Sr. who passed away from colorectal cancer in March 2012. Since then, he has actively promoted enhanced awareness of colon cancer and colonoscopies among residents in his district and beyond. His leadership in the Colorectal Cancer Caucus has been instrumental, leading to crucial legislation like the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020, which ensures that Medicare beneficiaries would not receive out-of-pocket costs when doctors remove cancerous growths, or polyps, during routine colorectal cancer screenings. He also has been a steadfast champion of efforts to increase colorectal cancer screening in underserved communities through the CDC’s Colorectal Cancer Control Program as well as to increase funding for colorectal cancer research through the creation of a Colorectal Cancer Research Program within the Department of Defense. These efforts will help save lives and improve access to screenings for many. He also supported the declaration of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month yearly to raise vital awareness for the disease. Representative Payne's impact extended beyond legislation; he was a beacon of hope and support for the entire colorectal cancer community. His love, dedication, and advocacy will be deeply missed. Our hearts go out to Representative Payne's wife, Beatrice, and their triplets: Donald III, Jack, and Yvonne, during this difficult time.

Not all FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Tests) are created equal. Hear what @drfolamay advises for anyone considering using a FIT for at-home #ColorectalCancer screening. Learn more about screening options: fightcolorectalcancer.org/ab…