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Don’t let yourself be a statistic.
Sydney Hoier and Oakley Jandreau “In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and...
Shelby Grooms
Feb 28, 2024


Lifestyle changes that help prevent colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer. There are factors, such as genetics, that put people at a higher risk for developing...
Taylor Roemeling
Mar 21, 2023


Top 5 things you NEED to know about Colorectal Cancer
1. What is colorectal cancer (CRC)? Colorectal cancer is cancer that forms polyps on the lining of the colon or rectum. Colorectal Cancer...
Mara Wheaton
Mar 8, 2023


Shout Out to Our Sponsors and Partners
We want to thank everyone who helped BCCAP spread awareness of colorectal cancer this year.
Gina Goblirsch
Apr 14, 2022


Billy's Story: SDSU Baseball
Billy McMacken is a colorectal cancer survivor who impacted the SDSU baseball program as much as it impacted him.
Maxwell Bultena
Mar 19, 2022


Billy's Story: Support from Brookings Community
The Brookings community helped the Brookings Register publisher Billy McMacken through his battle with colorectal cancer.
Gina Goblirsch
Mar 12, 2022


Billy's Story: Prevention from Recurrence
Learn about the lifestyle changes Billy made after recovering from stage three colorectal cancer.
Kassie Schaefers
Mar 5, 2022


Billy's Story: Diagnosis and Treatment
Billy McMacken, publisher of the Brookings Register, shares his unexpected battle with colorectal cancer.
Colette Gannon
Feb 26, 2022
An Interview With Andrew Ellsworth, MD
I interviewed Andrew Ellsworth, MD, who specializes in family medicine at Avera Medical Group in Brookings SD. Early in the interview Dr....
Hailey Steffes
Apr 21, 2021


The Bottom Line: Your Diet Matters
In an age where the food we consume is labeled "organic" or "processed", it's hard to know what is healthy. After all, food provides fuel...
Anthony Hawkins
Apr 19, 2021


Trivia Night Recap
A night full of food, trivia, socializing, and coming together for a great cause. What could be better? The Brookings Colorectal Cancer...
marinahendricks3
Apr 14, 2021


Get Your Rear in Gear: The Importance of Exercise
Bum Blog: Edition 2 - Get Your Rear in Gear When you think about your future, does colorectal cancer come to mind? When I think of my...
Katie Sorenson
Apr 3, 2021
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