{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The YMyHealth Podcast","title":"Molly Roberts on the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2577,"description":"Did you know colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for people under 50 in the U.S.? It's true. While it can be a tough fact to wrap our generation's minds around, thanks to Fight CRC all of us have access to the tools we need to educate, advocate, and save lives. In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Melissa Schenkman talks with Molly Roberts, Vice President of Advocacy from Fight CRC about the critical issue of colorectal cancer awareness. They explore the importance of colorectal cancer advocacy at all levels of government, personal stories that drive her mission, and the current landscape of colorectal cancer in the United States, especially among people in under the age of 50. The conversation highlights Fight CRC's innovative tools and 2026 initiatives aimed at empowering patients and advocates alike. It also features the upcoming Call-on Congress event in Washington, DC, where advocates come from around the country do advocacy training and to talk with their state representatives to advocate for funding for research, colorectal cancer screenings and more. Molly shares great resources for on colorectal cancer prevention, advocacy work, and research (*see in the show notes below). The episode emphasizes the need for continuous engagement in advocacy efforts and the role of data in shaping policy changes.🎧Tune in now to hear the latest on the many colorectal cancer resources, programs, and opportunities to get involved with Fight CRC! Share this episode with your friends (especially those under age 50) and your family! Highlights: (00:00) Introduction to Colorectal Cancer Awareness(02:49) Molly Roberts' Journey in Healthcare Advocacy(05:49) The Importance of Advocacy in Colorectal Cancer(08:30) Personal Stories and Their Impact on Advocacy(11:41) The Current Landscape of Colorectal Cancer(14:38) Upcoming Events and Initiatives for Awareness(17:08) Engaging the Community in Advocacy(20:28) Resources for Millennials and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7_-hWX0mIHf2oitks5WsIkKMYhsb1h9cceeY-ZBYJ3I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZWI0/ZjRhN2U0ZmY0YWY3/ZWUwZDc3N2M5NmJj/ZGYzZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}