We’re here to help our patients with colon or rectal cancer learn more about their disease and find support within a community of other young adults who can relate.
Each year, we hold events to increase public awareness about the rise of colorectal cancer in young adults, such as our annual Patient and Family Forum. We also offer educational resources including podcasts, webinars, and our Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center patient newsletter.
Engage and Participate
Survivorship Care: What to do When Treatment is Over
December 16, 2025
12 p.m. ET via Zoom
Join The Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center and Nina Grenon NP, DNP from Dana-Farber’s Survivorship Program for a webinar focused on life after cancer treatment. Nina will share information about the survivorship clinic and discuss common physical and emotional challenges patients often experience, followed by Q&A. This program is designed for young-onset colorectal cancer patients and caregivers.
Register for the webinar or email youngcrc@dfci.harvard.edu for more information.
Jimmy Fund Walk
Our Center is proud to have our own Jimmy Fund Walk team: Team Beyond CRC. For the last six years, Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center patients, friends, and staff have walked alongside each other to raise money for colorectal cancer research. Our team has even received the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Excellence in Fundraising award. This award is presented to the team with five or more members that raises the most money.
Walk with us! To join our team, email youngcrc@dfci.harvard.edu.
One-to-One Telephone Support for Patients and Caregivers
For those navigating a cancer diagnosis, our free telephone support program connects patients and their caregivers with peers who understand. Peer mentors are here offer heartfelt support and guidance. Learn more about the One-to-One program.
Adult Patient and Family Advisory Council (APFAC)
Share your voice, guide projects, and help shape the patient care and family experience at Dana-Farber. Learn more about the Adult Patient and Family Advisory Council and how you can participate.