colorectal cancer
Colorectal Cancer Screening More Than Just a Colonoscopy
02.24.2023
The message from major health organizations is clear: if you’re 45 or older it’s time to get screened for colorectal cancer. For many, that brings…
2023 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Tools
02.10.2023
These tools have been created to assist providers and partners in spreading the message about colorectal cancer screening and early detection.…
Finding a Bright Spot as a young mother with cancer
06.07.2022
By Haley Pollack, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Bright Spot Network
In November 2018, I had just returned to work from my parental leave.…
Inspiring Health with a Giant Inflatable Colon
03.11.2022
Studies have shown the use of inflatable colons in community outreach settings, both urban and rural, can improve knowledge of and interest in…
Inflatable colons are a fun teaching tool that get results
03.02.2022
In February, part of Team NCC participated in a fun team building activity. We inflated Colin, our inflatable colon, inside the office. It was…
Recent changes expand access to colorectal cancer screening
03.01.2022
Over the past year, two major changes have increased access to colorectal cancer screening, making the early detection exam less expensive and…
Men, it’s time to get to the doctor
06.14.2021
Guys, it’s been a while, hasn’t it? Aside from COVID-19 testing and vaccination, when was the last time you went to the doctor to check in on your…
Good Prep a Key to Colonoscopy
07.25.2018
Prepping for colonoscopy is dreaded by many, and for some is a barrier to screening. However, once the bowel prep is complete the procedure is…
New Colon Cancer Screening Guideline Released...What Does It Mean?
07.09.2018
In May 2018 American Cancer Society released an updated guideline for colorectal cancer screening. The new recommendation says regular screening…