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“The actor, who played King T’Challa in Black Panther and baseball legend Jackie Robinson in 42, died of colon cancer at age 43.”
He had had colon cancer for 4 years. When he was diagnosed in 2016, the cancer was in stage III. It progressed to stage IV despite treatments that included surgeries and chemotherapy. Many of his movies were filmed during that time and he was a “true fighter,” his team wrote on his official Instagram page after his death.
About Us
Providing community outreach and raising public awareness of the impact of colorectal cancer on our lives and in society.
Stand Up To Cancer
Join the fight and raise cash to help speed up life-saving research. It’s payback time for those we love.
Our Mission
What does the Colorectal Cancer Alliance bring to the Central MA Community. Public Awareness & Community outreach.
Public Awareness
Education through public lectures by physicians and patients.
Cancer Knowledge
Information, updates and links on colon cancer via web site.
Fund Raising
Fundraising events to support community education and research and treatment at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and UMass Memorial Medical Center.
We believe in a cancer free future.
There are things that we can all do every day to help make this happen.
Innovation
Seek and embrace the best
Responsibility
Be accountable for our results and resources
Courage
Speak out and step up
Collaboration
Work together to achieve our goals
We need your support
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance of Central Massachusetts provides community outreach and raises public awareness of the impact of colorectal cancer on our lives and in society. Learn More
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