In June 2019, Courtney Pierce was still recovering from thyroid cancer surgery and treatment when a colonoscopy detected she had Stage 1 colon cancer. She was only 30 years old. […]
Courtney Pierce | Overcoming Two Cancer Diagnoses Read More
“I am too young for this.” That thought kept running through Mikisha Longie’s mind when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the age of 44. Around June of 2021,
Mikisha Longie | Colon Cancer Survivor and Screening Advocate Read More
The North Dakota Cancer Coalition (NDCC), a champion for improving prevention and screening for colorectal cancer, secured a state proclamation from Governor Doug Burgum to raise awareness for colorectal cancer
Governor Burgum Declares March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in North Dakota Read More
Colorectal cancer is the second most diagnosed and second leading cause of cancer death in North Dakota for men and women combined. It is often thought of as a disease
Dress in Blue Day and Turn ND Blue Photo Contest Launches in March Read More
Prepared by Jon Gardner, Data Manager, ScreeND/Quality Health Associates of North Dakota Medicare’s Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule[1] final rule[2], published November 1, 2022, contains some positive changes around colorectal
What’s Covered? Demystifying Cost-Sharing for Colorectal Cancer Screening Read More
There will be some noticeable changes in the Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (Comp Cancer) functions and staffing. We thought it would be a good time to start acclimating our Coalition
WELCOME NEW COMP CANCER STAFF MEMBER | Mikaila McLaughlin Read More
Breast cancer is the No. 1 diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in North Dakota women. The American Cancer Society estimates about one in eight U.S.
Raising Awareness of the No. 1 Diagnosed Cancer in North Dakota Women Read More
The Truth About Sunscreen In North Dakota, we cherish our “sun” days and look forward to spending time at the lake and on the water; working in our yards and
Sunscreen and Sun Safety Read More
Last week, 39 members of the North Dakota Cancer Coalition met virtually for the annual all-member meeting. Election of officers confirmed Julie Garden-Robinson as Chair and Maria Schmidt as Treasurer
2022 Coalition All-Member Meeting Summary Read More
The North Dakota Department of Health Comprehensive Cancer Control Program has issued its Request for Proposals for Community Subcontract grants for the contract year August 2022-June 2023. Applicants are encouraged to submit
Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Subcontract RFPs Requested Read More
