CRC Awareness & Resources
Educational resources about colorectal cancer screening, prevention, and community support
Colorectal Cancer by the Numbers
Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death in the US
African Americans are 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer than other groups
African Americans are 40% more likely to die from colorectal cancer
Screening recommended starting at age 45 for average-risk individuals
Helpful Resources
Vetted external resources for colorectal cancer information and community support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about colorectal cancer, screening, and the SSCRCS study.
Who can participate in the SSCRCS study?
Adults aged 25-75 who identify as African American or Black and live in participating Southern states may be eligible as cases or controls. This FAQ entry is part of seed fixture #1.
What does participation involve?
Participation includes an eligibility discussion, survey or interview, and blood sample collection with study-team support. This FAQ entry is part of seed fixture #2.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. Personal information is handled under approved research governance and participant privacy protections. This FAQ entry is part of seed fixture #3.
Do participants receive compensation?
Eligible participants receive a thank-you gift card after completing study participation milestones. This FAQ entry is part of seed fixture #4.
Who can participate in the SSCRCS study? (Topic 5)
Adults aged 25-75 who identify as African American or Black and live in participating Southern states may be eligible as cases or controls. This FAQ entry is part of seed fixture #5.
What does participation involve? (Topic 6)
Participation includes an eligibility discussion, survey or interview, and blood sample collection with study-team support. This FAQ entry is part of seed fixture #6.
Is my information confidential? (Topic 7)
Yes. Personal information is handled under approved research governance and participant privacy protections. This FAQ entry is part of seed fixture #7.
Do participants receive compensation? (Topic 8)
Eligible participants receive a thank-you gift card after completing study participation milestones. This FAQ entry is part of seed fixture #8.