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IN THE NEWS

Why Press Matters

BE SEEN has reached 2.5 billion impressions thanks to media outlets amplifying stories that drive impact. 


Colorectal cancer is now the #1 cancer killer under 50, leaping ahead of projections by 5 years as reported by the American Cancer Society in January 2026.  Despite being one of the most preventable cancers, diagnoses among young adults continue to rise at an alarming pace.

A crisis young adults are facing — often unaware.

Colorectal cancer survivor raises awareness and calls for collective action

Marisa Peters, cancer survivor and founder of Be Seen, joins ABC News Live to discuss early screening measures and prevention of colorectal cancer. Click and watch the full interview.

Headlines

More Young People Than Ever Will Be Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer This Year

New York Times reports about the increase of people under 50 getting diagnosed with colorectal cancer featuring BE SEEN and our mission, starting with Marisa's story. Some experts have a few ideas why we see it on the rise.

Screen Smart. Travel Less. Waste Less. Save More Lives.


Healthcare contributes an estimated ≈ 4.4% of global greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, with oncology playing part of that burden through diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up.

Why Are More Young Adults Getting Colon Cancer?

What New Moms Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer


Experts are saying that people as young as age 20 need to be aware of the warning signs for colon cancer and the rise of this disease, reported by US News & World Report.

What New Moms Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer

What New Moms Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer

Katie Couric Media reports about when "Doctors assumed I was experiencing usual post-childbirth symptoms." They were wrong.

Community of Care Healing - Recovering Together

People who stand alongside cancer patients experience the weight of trauma. Recovery happens in community where our retreats bring the patient and the person who saw them through treatment at Camp Be Seen in a digital-free outdoor environment.

Proactive Screening Can Reduce Cancer-Care Emissions

Colorectal cancer screening minimizes the environmental impact of cancer treatment and decreases cancer-related GHG emissions. By reducing travel burden, we reduce emissions and improve access -- advocates pave the way.

BE SEEN on Substack

The News of Colorectal Cancer

Colon cancer is rising in young Americans. Its not clear why.

Veterans are at increased risk for CRC -- all because of exposure.

What we just found out about the possible tie between microplastics and cancer.

What we just found out about the possible tie between microplastics and cancer.

VA colonoscopies assisted by AI increase pre-cancerous polyp detection.

What we just found out about the possible tie between microplastics and cancer.

Organizations can better support people working with cancer.

Rectal cancer trial at MSK that changed everything for its patients with results that will leave you

Every volunteer moves us. Every dollar matters.

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