Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, behind only lung cancer. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 152,810 people in the United States received a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer in 2024, and approximately 53,010 died of it.

SIBO Awareness Day takes place on April 8th to raise patient and practitioner awareness of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), a commonly misdiagnosed disorder.

IBS Awareness Month is listed on the U.S. National Health Observances calendar. If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you are not alone – IBS is common with prevalence estimated at 5% to 10%. Yet many people remain undiagnosed and unaware that their symptoms indicate a medically recognized disorder.

During the month of August, IFFGD works to focus attention on important health messages about gastroparesis diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life issues. The goals include improving understanding of gastroparesis to help patients and families manage the condition, and encouraging preventive strategies.