 | | Take the Challenge: Train for Texas! Team Challenge is our half marathon training program. This life-changing training raises funds to find a cure for Crohn's and colitis, while getting you ready to run or walk a half marathon in an exciting locale. Our next stop: the Rock n' Roll San Antonio Half Marathon on November 16! Sign up today for an information meeting in your area.
Foundation Launches List of Education and Support ResourcesWhether you're a patient, caregiver, family member, friend or healthcare professional, the Foundation recognizes the need to provide helpful resources to better serve you. To meet this need, we have recently compiled a list of over 100 resources aimed at providing education and support information. It is easy-to-use and now available online. You'll find helpful resources on a variety of topics ranging from advocacy to clinical trials to financial and insurance help to nutrition to travel. Check out the resources today!
FDA to Review Cancer Reports Related to Crohn's Drugs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will look into reports of cancer cases in pediatric and young adult patients who took TNF-blockers, commonly prescribed to Crohn's disease patients and others with autoimmune diseases. This investigation has come about in response to 30 claims over 10 years from cancer in patients taking these drugs, for which prescribing information contains such warnings. "As in adults, cases of cancer have been reported in children exposed to anti-TNF agents. Many of the patients in these cases were also on other immunosuppressants that are associated with cancer," says Uma Mahadevan-Velayos M.D., Chair of Patient Education for the Foundation. "This is not a new risk, rather the FDA is looking at the rates of this complication in children exposed to anti-TNF medications." Read more or speak to a master's level health care professional at 888.MY.GUT.PAIN.
2007 Annual Report OnlineOur 2007 Annual Report is online. The report, titled "Rising to the Challenge," details our fiscal year from September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007. Read the report.
Crohn's and Colitis Treatments -
What's New and What's on the Way Listen to a recording of our live teleconference featuring Dr. Edward Loftus, Jr., Director of the IBD Interest Group at Mayo Clinic, as he reported on current and future treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis on May 6, 2008. Listen now.
The teleconference generated over 2,600 questions. Anyone who did not have their questions answered by Dr. Loftus can call 888.MY.GUT.PAIN (888.694-8872) to have their questions answered by a Master's level healthcare professional.
Share your Thoughts about Crohn's and Colitis:
Visit Our New Online CommunityWe know living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can be difficult, but the right resources and support can make day-to-day living easier. Join our newly launched, free online community to get the support you need to manage your condition or help a family member cope. Participate in discussion boards, share your story, and much more. Visit the community.
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