NYOH Community Cancer Foundation

Colorectal Cancer Resources

Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in New York? Alarmingly, young adults under the age of 50 represent the fastest-growing demographic for new colorectal cancer diagnoses.

As part of our Colorectal Check Challenge, the following resources address risks and symptoms, cancer screening, as well as other items relevant to survivors and caregivers.

This page is still being updated.  Please check back for additional resources!

The basics: What is colorectal cancer? | Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Get the Facts about Colorectal Cancer | NYS Department of Health

About Colorectal Cancer | New York Oncology Hematology

Colorectal Cancer Risks | American Cancer Society

Cancer Screening and Prevention | NYS Department of Health

Questions to ask about colorectal cancer | American Cancer Society

Video: What is palliative care? | New York Oncology Hematology (coming soon)

Tips for cancer patients starting treatment | NYOH Community Cancer Foundation

Colorectal cancer resources and support | Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Video: Recently diagnosed and tips for coping | NYOH Community Cancer Foundation (coming soon)

Children’s books available to talk about cancer | NYOH Community Cancer Foundation (coming soon)

The purpose of our Colorectal Check Challenge is to spread the word about the importance of cancer screening, raise vital funds to help local cancer patients, and celebrate survivorship.  If you’d like to get involved, please contact Keri Alonzo.

“As a Patient Benefits Representative, my commitment at NYOH is to ensure our patients have everything they need, especially during their most vulnerable times. We are grateful for the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation’s support in helping remove financial woes for patients. We couldn’t continue our role without the Foundation, and we cherish the lives we encounter on their journey and hear their stories.”

Colleen Hems, Patient Benefits Representative