Global Colon Cancer Association

An institutional review board (IRB) is a group tasked with evaluating and approving clinical trial protocols. The IRB ensures that patient safety standards as well as ethical and legal research standards are met in a clinical trial. The IRB is made up of doctors, scientists, advocates, and community members. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gej_eThz ?#colorectalcancer #clinicaltrials #coloncancer #rectalcancer

?Join us November 20 at 15:00 UTC, GCCA is launching a virtual monthly member meet-up! Just because the Global CRC Congress is over doesn’t mean we can’t keep coming together to collaborate. These Zoom meetups will bring members from around the world together for networking, connection, and sharing ideas.?Tumi Ramasodi, GCCA’s Regional Director for Southern Africa, will lead these meetings, and we will rotate the times so that members in all time zones get chances to participate. We will also use integrated language translation software for these calls. Zoom link to join? https://lnkd.in/e5XmU37u

Liquid biopsies are tests performed on blood that analyze circulating tumor cells and ctDNA (circulating tumor DNA). Learn more about this kind of biomarker testing at https://lnkd.in/enciC-HK #colorectalcancer #knowyourbiomarker #liquidbiopsy #ctdna

?Please join us in welcoming our newest member Panda and Friends Patient Network. Panda and Friends is China’s leading patient empowerment and advocacy non-profit organization, supporting a community of gastrointestinal cancer patients and their families. Founded in November 2019, we currently serve over 50,000 registered patients and caregivers. Our mission is to provide balanced, educational, and objective information on colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, and bile duct cancers. We offer a platform for patients to access the latest medical and clinical resources, connect with recommended doctors nationwide, and foster educational collaborations with top medical professionals across the country. Our vision is to ensure equitable access to treatment, testing, and care for all. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/euf_7uiD ?https://lnkd.in/e5XxBZYB

It’s Global Biosimilars Week! Biosimilar medicines play an important role in access to biologic treatments for colorectal cancer. GCCA has partnered with the World Patients Alliance to offer advocates the Biosimilars Training Program, a self-paced interactive program offering 18 educational videos covering the biosimilars basics, key policy issues, and the Biosimilars Patient Advocacy toolkit. https://lnkd.in/eMeJwbUn #GlobalBiosimilarsWeek #colorectalcancer

Clinical trials are not a last resort. Clinical trial participation can be beneficial at any point in your diagnostic and treatment path. Getting connected to a clinical trial at diagnosis may mean you have even more treatment options, as some trial eligibility can be limited by how many treatments you have received already. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMbQcWR8 ?#colorectalcancer #clinicaltrials #coloncancer #rectalcancer

Thank you to the wonderful sponsors of GCCA’s 2024 Global CRC Congress, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb, Guardant Health, and Bayer

Please welcome our newest member Ostomy Association of Uganda. Ostomy Association of Uganda’s objective is to: Promote better public understanding of ostomy and related surgery. To provide pre and post-operative visits to persons who have or will have ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy or related surgery. To provide educational programs to ostomates and the general public. To provide reassurance and emotional support to the families and friends of those having ostomy or related surgery. To be of mutual assistance to each other. Learn more:? https://lnkd.in/egrwqVPQ

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Please join us in welcoming our newest member, The South African Society of Stomates (SASS). SASS is dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of ostomates across South Africa. We strive to bridge the gap between private and public healthcare sectors, ensuring that all ostomates receive the highest standard of care. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support, education, and resources to empower ostomates and their families, helping them navigate their new normal with confidence and dignity. By collaborating closely with clinicians and healthcare professionals, we ensure that our community receives expert care and guidance. Aligning with global standards set by The International Ostomy Association (IOA), we aim to foster a community where every ostomate feels supported, informed, and valued. ?Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/erenPGaw