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In the News

DocTalk: KRAS with Dr Kopetz

April 18, 2022 – Join us on April 19th at 2 pm EDT for the latest DocTalk, featuring Dr. Scott Kopetz of MD Anderson.

Topic: KRAS-Directed Therapies for Colorectal Cancer

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2021 Annual Report

PALTOWN 2021 Annual Report

April 4, 2022 — PALTOWN’s 2021 Impact Report provides a look at our year, our programs, our finances, and, of course, our people!

We are so grateful to our donors, partners and sponsors, who enable PALTOWN to continue to benefit the lives of thousands of patients and caregivers.  

We’ve also included a peek at our plans for this year!

Annual Report

News and Notes from Our Scientific Director

CRC updates in COLONTOWN University

March 28, 2022 — Our new resource in COLONTOWN University features a round up of research news as well as some personal insights from PALTOWN Scientific Director (and patient) Dr. Manju George. 

We launch with a look at recent conversations in the CRC “Twitterverse,” and Manju’s “How to Cancer” piece reflecting on her 5 years since diagnosis.

CRC Updates

Meet the Mayor

March 21, 2022 — Meet COLONTOWN Mayor Lindsey Musick in this new interview. Emmy-award winning journalist Christy McDonald produced this video as part of her CRC Awareness Month series. Christy was a caregiver for her husband Jamie Samuelsen, who passed away in 2020. Many thanks to Christy for her continued work to advocate for early screening!

Chemotherapy Resource for Newly Diagnosed Patients

CRC101

March 9, 2022 —  COLONTOWN University’s CRC101 guide for newly diagnosed patients just got even better! We’ve added an extensive new section on chemotherapy – everything from side effects to ports and PICC lines. 

Check out this unique resource, created from the experiences of the thousands of patients in COLONTOWN!

Chemotherapy 101

Live Facebook Event: Meet Our People!

Join us on March 9th at 1 pm EST for a Live Facebook event. Meet some of our amazing patients and caregivers!

Facebook Event

COLONTOWNies Represent at the Cologuard Classic

COLONTOWNies at Cologuard Classic

February 23, 2022 — We’re having fun this week watching Team COLONTOWN at the Cologuard Classic PGA Champions Tour event. Richard Jue is playing in the Pro-Am, and all our participants are paired with a pro playing in their honor.

Follow along on our Facebook page and at #cologuardclassic!

PALTOWN Presents at Research Conference

ASCO GI docs visiting CTU poster
Checking out Our presentation
Presentation

January 22, 2022 — PALTOWN presented a poster (a visual summary of a research project) at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium in San Francisco.

PALTOWN COO Nancy Seybold and Scientific Director Manju George provided a look at the unique methodology for developing COLONTOWN University, along with some data about the impact of this educational resource for the patients and caregivers who use it. 

New Home for COLONTOWN University

COLONTOWN University

January 20, 2022 — We’re excited to launch the new and improved version of COLONTOWN University.

This updated website includes our brand new CRC 101 Learning Center — which breaks down everything newly diagnosed patients need to know about their cancer — as well as the Learning Centers you already know and love.

We invite you to explore learn.colontown.org for more information! We have more content in the works, so check CTU on a regular basis for updates. 

PALTOWN Leadership Summit

2021 Summit

December 14th, 2021 — PALTOWN held its first ever Leadership Summit in San Diego this month. The weekend-long event brought together PALTOWN staff and board members, the COLONTOWN management team, the science and clinical trials education teams, and key volunteers in COLONTOWN and our EPL training program.

Many thanks to sponsor Taiho Oncology for their support of this milestone!

Second Opinion Stories

Second Opinion Stories

November 19th, 2021 — Meet Chastity and James, 2 of the stage IV patients who reached NED (No Evidence of Disease) thanks to the second opinions they sought with the help of PALTOWN’s Second Opinion Project.

COLONTOWN Presents: Rectal Cancer Doc Talk

November 15th, 2021 – Join Dr. J. Joshua Smith of MSKCC for a Zoom discussion: Nonoperative Management in Rectal Cancer: Is It Time for Watch-and-Wait or Just More Wait and See?

  • Friday, November 19th, 12 ET.  The video will also available in COLONTOWN University‘s Lecture Hall.
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Precision Medicine Learning Center Launches

Precision Medicine
Check it Out

October 25, 2021 — We invite you to explore COLONTOWN University’s newest Learning Center.  We’ve asked leading researchers – and one very smart patient – to explain what precision medicine is and how it is changing treatment options for some CRC patients.

We are grateful to xCures for supporting this project, and for providing a look “under the hood” at  their xInform service as part of the Center.

Doc Talk Series Now in The Lecture Hall

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COLONTOWN University

Have you missed a talk? Catch up on all our Doc Talks - from HAI to Proton Therapy to Interpreting Clinical Trials. We have more than 30 videos from leading doctors in our Lecture Hall. It's just a small part of what COLONTOWN University has to offer!

Research Roundup: June 2021

June 24, 2021 — PALTOWN’s Scientific Director Manju George and FightCRC’s Trial Curator Maia Walker have teamed up to discuss some of the most interesting CRC research presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in this blog produced by our partners at Fight CRC.

June Blog: ASCO

Community Engagement Initiative Launches

Cleveland

June 21, 2021 –COLONTOWN’s network of 36 U.S. and 6 international “Crews” connect members who live or are treated near each other. The Community Engagement Initiative will bring live versions of our Doc Talks series to patients around the country, beginning with Cleveland in August, 2021. 

Many thanks to sponsor Thermo Fisher for supporting this Initiative.

COLONTOWN Presents: Doc Talk

Dr Gholami on HAI pump at our next COLONTOWN Doc Talk

June 18, 2021 — In the latest installment of our Doc Talk series, Dr. Gholami from UC Davis discusses HAI Chemotherapy for CRC Liver Metastases.

Empowered Patient Leaders: Summer 2021 Workshop

Sketch of Workshop attendees

June 18, 2021 — Our next Empowered Patient Leaders Training is now accepting applications. This popular program trains patients and caregivers to become leaders in our COLONTOWN community.

The Summer 2021 Program will be virtual, following the successful model of our 2020 Workshops.

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Lecture Hall Video Library

The Lecture Hall
Join Now

June 4, 2021 – The Lecture Hall, COLONTOWN University‘s newest Learning Center, offers videos on a wide range of topics for colorectal cancer patients and caregivers, including:

  • Doc Talks from leading clinicians
  • Education and inspiration from our patient and caregiver staff
  • Medical education from our partners – learn like the docs do! 

We thank our University sponsor, Thermo Fisher, for their support of this project.

COLONTOWN Doc Talk Series

April 5, 2021 – This spring, COLONTOWN presents a series of Zoom talks for colorectal patients and caregivers with some of the leading clinicians in the U.S.

You can catch up on all our Doc Talks in COLONTOWN University’s The Lecture Hall. It’s free and open to all!

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PALTOWN 2020 Annual Report

2020 Annual Report

March 3, 2021 – Our yearly summary has arrived! Meet some of PALTOWN’s amazing people and get up to speed on our programs and operations with this short snapshot of 2020.

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COLONTOWN Junior: a new community space

January 21, 2021 – COLONTOWN Junior is a new community for families impacted by pediatric colorectal cancer. Parents and caregivers of crc patients under 21 are invited to join COLONTOWN Junior. Experienced COLONTOWN administrators help families find the support and resources they need. 

COLONTOWN Junion
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Second Opinion Project Launches

January 20, 2021 – PALTOWN is excited to announce the Second Opinion Project, supported by the Lu Family Fund. The Project provides financial assistance to stage iv colorectal cancer patients seeking second opinions and new treatment options.

Project Details
2nd opinion

Co-Founder Erika Brown Leaves PALTOWN

January 18, 2021 – COLONTOWN’s Founding Mayor and PALTOWN Co-founder Erika Hanson Brown is moving forward in her quest for increased patient empowerment in healthcare through new ventures in 2021. The PALTOWN Board of Directors extends deep gratitude to Erika for her work and leadership.

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Erika Brown

Video Series: Stage IV to NED

PALTOWN presents the stories of stage iv colorectal cancer patients with “no evidence of disease” (NED). COLONTOWN Mayor Lindsey Emma introduces these inspiring COLONTOWN members.

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