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Colon Cancer Coalition

Colon, MembersBy GICA April 22, 2018

The Colon Cancer Coalition seeks to empower local communities to promote prevention and early detection of colon cancer, and to provide support to those affected.

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NorCAl CarciNeT Community

Members, NeuroendocrineBy GICA April 12, 2018

Our mission is to help those with neuroendocrine tumors and carcinoid to share challenges and experiences, learn about prognosis and treatments, find information, and improve communications between the medical community, patients and caregivers.

All Over the Map When It Comes to Survivorship

NewsBy GICA April 4, 2018 Leave a comment

The Treatment and Survivorship Care Plan was devised by the GI Cancers Alliance, a group of advocacy organizations, health care professionals and industry partners working to boost awareness and education about these cancers and to advocate for their prevention, treatment and cure.

Gastric Cancer Survivorship Experience Survey

Resources, SurveyBy GICA April 3, 2018 Leave a comment

The Ruesch Center for the Cure of GI Cancers & the GI Cancers Alliance are working together to create a Global Gastric Cancer Advocacy Plan.

Grassroots Advocacy Kit

ResourcesBy GICA March 11, 2018

This guide will share the important steps to make sure your voice is not just heard, but heard by the right people.

The Unmet Needs of GI Cancer Patients: A Call to Action

NewsBy GICA February 17, 2018

Understanding the need for increased GI cancer patient education, the GI Cancers Alliance created an online unmet needs survey with goals that included: determining gaps in support services, better understanding needs in patient education, and gaining insight into psychosocial concerns.

Making Strides: The GI Cancers Alliance

VideoBy GICA February 14, 2018 Leave a comment

Founding members of the GI Cancers Alliance discuss the progress that has been made since the organization was formed, and speak with patients and industry leaders about ways to improve the patient journey and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

What is the GI Cancers Alliance?

VideoBy GICA January 23, 2018 Leave a comment

Craig Lustig and Martha Raymond discuss the global vision of the GI Cancers Alliance and highlight the types of members who help to form its growing coalition of support provided to those affected by gastrointestinal cancer.

Gastrointestinal Cancers: An Urgent Need

ResourcesBy GICA January 10, 2018

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers—including cancers of the colon and rectum (colorectal cancers), esophagus and stomach (gastroesophageal cancers), liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, appendix, and anus—collectively represent one of the greatest public health issues in the US and, indeed, worldwide—leading to almost 4.5 million global deaths in (latest data from 2013).

Treatment & Survivorship Care Plan

ResourcesBy GICA January 2, 2018

A Treatment & Survivorship Care Plan is a complete record and documentation of a patient’s cancer journey—from diagnosis into long-term survivorship.