A mission fit for a Dream Team: Encouraging colorectal cancer screening in at-risk communities

At the heart of the Dream Team are the people closest to colorectal cancer and the communities they impact – including leading researchers, oncologists, advocates, patients and community leaders. Together, they are forming community health action teams (CHATs).

Led by Anton J. Bilchik, MD, chief of the gastrointestinal research program at the Providence Saint John’s Cancer Institute, these groups of professionally trained and supported individuals will act as health promoters and care navigators to educate their neighbors on the importance of colorectal cancer screenings and empower them to take action. They will also stay by the side of those diagnosed with colorectal cancer – from the first day of diagnosis to long into survivorship.

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