TY LEWIS CANCER FOUNDATION

Our goals at the Ty Lewis Cancer Foundation (TLCF) is to offer support and share resources with individuals and families struggling with early diagnoses and treatment, raise awareness and educate communities on preventative measure such as early screenings, the importance of knowing personal family history, understanding risk factors like diet and exercise, and effects of a cancer diagnoses on mental health. Colorectal cancer affects the lives of more than 140,000 Americans every year, up to 25% of cancer survivors experience symptoms of depression and up to 45% experience anxiety, with education and awareness together can make colorectal cancer a preventative disease.