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HEALTHCARE »» CANCER »» COLORECTAL CANCER »» Jul 19, 2021
Colorectal cancer is a cancer resulting from uncontrolled cell growth in the colon or rectum. It is estimated that about 5% of our population will acquire colorectal cancer at some point in their lives. Nearly 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed each year and more than 53,000 people annually die from this disease, making colorectal cancer the second deadliest form of cancer after lung cancer. Colon cancer usually strikes men and women who are over 50 years old but most people are in their early 70’s when diagnosed. However, recent studies now show the incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing in young adults and falling among those who are older. By 2030, if this trend continues, the incidence of colorectal cancer will double among people between 20 and 34 years old, and will grow by 28% to 46% for people ages 35 to 49.

Diets that are high in fats and low in fiber are believed to increase the risk of acquiring colon cancer. Eating red and processed meats are not recommended. Exercise and diets high in vegetables are believed to reduce the risk of this disease. Fortunately, due to early detection and improved treatments, the colorectal cancer death rates for both men and women have been falling for the past 25 years. As a result, there are now more than a million American survivors of this disease.

Proposed Legislation: H.R.1570 - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019
Prospective Sponsor: Rep. Donald Payne (NJ)

  • I oppose reforming current colorectal cancer policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA).
  • I support waiving Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Donald Payne (NJ) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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  • I support waiving Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Donald Payne (NJ) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
Trustee Candidates

  • Representative
    If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Rep. Donald Payne (NJ) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting him to favorably consider reintroducing H.R.1570 - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019.R.1570.

  • Colorectal Cancer Alliance Cancer Alliance
    If elected as a trustee, Colorectal Cancer Alliance will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to expand its efforts to prevent, treat and cure colorectal cancer.

    About: Colorectal Cancer Alliance help patients, caregivers, loved ones and survivors. We serve as allies to everyone touched by the disease, with a national network of survivors and advocates ready to help others navigate their cancer journey. Working with healthcare professionals and social influencers, we overcome barriers to screening and improve access to colonoscopies and alternative screening methods.

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