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04/05/2026

This Resurrection Sunday hits different.

For me…this work is personal.

I recently published my first article in about something I’ve carried for years—

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and beatable cancers…

Yet my aunt still lost her life.

She wasn’t supposed to die.

By the time she was diagnosed, it was stage 4.

By then… it was too late.

The hardest part?

Her story isn’t rare.

Too many families are living this same reality:
😡 Symptoms dismissed
😡 Delays in care
😡 Mistrust in the system
😡 Opportunities missed

Sometimes, it’s not just the disease.

It’s the system.
It’s the silence.
It’s the belief that “it won’t happen to me.”

That loss changed my life.

It’s why I do this work.
It’s why I push so hard for screening, awareness, and early detection.

No family should have to learn this the way mine did.

Resurrection Sunday is about new life.

About what can still be saved.
About second chances.

Colorectal cancer gives us that same chance.

👉🏾 Early detection saves lives
👉🏾 Screening prevents cancer
👉🏾 Awareness gives us power

We can change the ending.

If you are 45+, or even younger with symptoms:
👉🏾 Get screened
👉🏾 Don’t ignore your body
👉🏾 Speak up for yourself

What we catch early…we can fight.
What we prevent…we never have to grieve.

I wrote this to honor my aunt. 💙
I wrote it so someone else gets a different outcome.

📰 Read it here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/colorectal-cancer-month-aunt-screening_n_69c503dee4b0e447525c4c11

If this touched you, share it.
It could save someone’s life.

04/02/2026

This photo looks like it has nothing to do with cancer prevention.

It might actually be one of the most important parts of my story.

Before the titles…
Before the research…
Before any of this…

I was a dancer.

I learned something on stage that I still carry into my work today:

People don’t move because they are informed.
They move because they feel something.

You can do everything “right.”
Have the data.
Have the message.
Have the strategy.

If it doesn’t connect…
nothing changes.

That’s where so much of public health gets stuck.

We focus on information.
People live through relationships, culture, trust, and emotion.

That’s where real prevention happens.

Not just in systems.
In people.

Honestly, this is the work I’m still trying to get right every day.

If you’ve ever tried to help someone change a habit, support a loved one, or show up for your community, you already know this.

Connection changes behavior.

Not just information.

04/01/2026

As concludes, I reflect on how colorectal cancer became personal for me long before it became my life’s work.

I watched someone I love get misdiagnosed multiple times before being diagnosed with stage 4 disease.

What I saw was not just a medical issue.

It was a systems issue.

Silence
Delay
Mistrust
Missed opportunities for prevention

That experience shaped how I approach my work today.

I do not just study disparities.

I work with organizations to help close the gap between what we know and what people actually do.

Why? Because prevention only works if people act before symptoms appear.

Action only happens when:

💯 People trust the system

💯 Messaging resonates with their lived experience

💯 Pathways to care are clear and accessible

Every statistic we talk about represents someone’s family.

The question is whether our systems are designed to protect them in time.

If your organization is serious about improving prevention, advancing health equity, and building systems that people actually use, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect [link in bio].

03/29/2026

I study cancer for a living.
I still almost delayed my colonoscopy.

Last year, life felt full. Work was demanding. Everything else felt more urgent.

That’s the reality many people live in.

Colorectal cancer does not wait for the right time. It develops quietly, often without symptoms, over years. By the time many people act, it’s already advanced.

That’s why this conversation matters so much to me.

I recently spoke with Rolling Out about:
• Why colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults
• Why Black communities are still disproportionately impacted
• What keeps people from getting screened
• What we need to do differently

If you’ve been putting off your screening, let this be your reminder.

Read the full interview here: https://rollingout.com/2026/03/22/dr-charles-rogers-colorectal-cancer/

Please share this with someone who needs to see it. 💙💙💙💙

03/27/2026

Most people don’t lose their passion.

They slowly let it go.

Not because they stopped caring…
But because they started listening to people who couldn’t carry what they were called to.

As a husband and father, I’ve been told I’m “all in” for my family. What I’ve learned is that not everyone celebrates that kind of commitment.

Some people try to reduce it to what feels comfortable to them.

Yet here’s the truth:

The proof of passion is perseverance.

If you feel like you’ve lost your passion, there’s a good chance you didn’t lose it.

You stopped practicing it.

I wrote a deeper reflection on:
❤️ Why people shrink their passion
❤️ How purpose—not feelings—should guide your life
❤️ And what it means to truly show up for the people you love

👉🏾 Read the full post on The Purpose Pause
(Link in bio)

03/26/2026

If I had to advise a health system on improving screening rates in the next 6–12 months, I would focus on 3 things:

1️⃣ Redesign outreach around trust, not just information
Patients do not act on what they know. They act on what they trust.

2️⃣ Remove friction from the screening process
Scheduling, follow-up, and navigation must be simple, proactive, and supported.

3️⃣ Engage community as a partner, not an afterthought
Prevention spreads through relationships, not just campaigns.

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults and continues to disproportionately impact Black communities.

The gap is not just clinical. It is behavioral and structural.

The organizations that will lead in this space are those willing to rethink how prevention is delivered.

Not just what is said, but how it is experienced.

If you are thinking about how to move from awareness to measurable impact, I’d be glad to share insights or support your work [link in bio].

03/26/2026

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Rolling Out about colorectal cancer and why this moment calls for more awareness, earlier action, and stronger systems of care.

This conversation is very personal for me.

I have seen what happens when someone is misdiagnosed, when symptoms are overlooked, and when care comes too late.

often develops quietly over many years. Many people do not experience symptoms early, which makes prevention and screening even more important.

This is one of the few cancers we can often prevent.

That only happens when people are informed and able to act in time.

In this interview, we discuss what is driving the rise in younger adults, how disparities show up in real life, and what individuals, families, and communities can do to change the outcome.

If this reaches even one person who decides to get screened earlier, it matters.

Read the full interview here: https://rollingout.com/2026/03/22/dr-charles-rogers-colorectal-cancer/

Please share this with someone you care about. 💙

03/25/2026

Most institutions are not failing at cancer prevention because they lack data.

They are failing because they misunderstand behavior.

is one of the most preventable cancers we face today.

Yet too many people are still being diagnosed late.

Not because screening doesn’t exist

Yet because prevention is not designed for how people actually live, think, and decide.

Here’s what I see consistently:

🚩 Messaging that informs but does not move people

🚩Outreach that checks a box but does not build trust

🚩Systems that expect patients to navigate complexity on their own

Prevention fails socially before it fails medically.

The organizations making the most progress are doing something different.

They are aligning:

💚 Data with lived experience

💚Systems with trust

💚Strategy with community

That is where real impact begins.

If your organization is working to improve cancer prevention, screening uptake, or health equity outcomes, I’d welcome the opportunity to collaborate [link in bio].

03/21/2026

A little over a year ago, I met Seth Tabor.

He was a stage 4 survivor and, more importantly, a relentless advocate who refused to let this disease take voices with it.

Some of you may remember when I showed up in a tux… in my bathroom… talking about colon cancer.

That idea came from Seth. 🚽 🪠 💩

That was who he was. Creative. Bold. Unapologetic in making people pay attention to something too many would rather avoid.

On Dress in Blue Day this year, as I reflected on 5 years of impact with the Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation, Seth was one of the first people to comment:

“5 years and you are still fighting strong. What an inspiration. Keep up the good work. Thank you for your tireless effort to raise awareness and bring about more screenings.”

I responded.

I had no idea that would be our last exchange.

Twelve days later, Seth was gone.

There is a sadness that sits heavy with that.

There is also anger.

It should not have to be this way.

Colorectal cancer is preventable.

It is treatable.

It is beatable when caught early.

Yet here we are, still losing people like Seth.

People who tried to do everything right.

People who used their voice so others might live.

Seth, I will carry your determination forward.

For you.

For your wife Emily.

For your children Julia and Sam.

For every family that should not have to say goodbye too soon.

Rest well, my friend.

We will not let your voice fade. 💙

--

📷 c/o Colon Cancer Prevention Project

03/20/2026

Yesterday was not just about a publication.

It took me back 7 years.

In 2019, I stood at the Capitol with Shiray Berry, advocating for more awareness and funding for colorectal cancer.

Shiray was diagnosed at just 28 years old.

She was powerful, joyful, and committed to helping others even while fighting for her own life. That same year, she was featured in Times Square for Month.

In May 2022, she celebrated her 10-year wedding anniversary.

Less than four months later, she passed away at home at 34.

Yesterday, we released a study on how age and where you live shape colorectal cancer outcomes: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10552-026-02150-3

What we found is hard to ignore:

😡 Adults ages 30–49 are more likely to be diagnosed late

😡 Many young adults are still not eligible for screening

😡 Rural communities face higher mortality due to limited access to care

This is not just data.

This is Shiray.
This is too many families.

We still have work to do.

03/19/2026

It just feels like yesterday…

Having lunch with you in elementary school. Riding through rural North Carolina, singing the chorus of Big Sean’s “One Man Can Change the World” at the top of our lungs. Watching you grow, find your voice, and step into your purpose.

Now look at you.

My niece Kimara is headed to Campbell University Fighting Camels on a full ride in my home state of North Carolina. A private university. A major accomplishment. A moment that reflects your hard work, your discipline, and everything you have poured into becoming who you are.

During , I am especially proud to honor you. This is not only about what you have achieved, it is about the history you are already making and the even greater impact that is ahead.

With your 18th birthday just weeks away and graduation coming in June, this is such a powerful season of transition and becoming. I am excited for every step of your journey.

If you would like to support Kimara as she prepares for this next chapter, here is her college wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1MZTB364XC5XM?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_B7HH8AP60VYD9RRVWH7M&language=en-US

We are so proud of you, Kimara. Keep going. Keep rising. The world is yours. 💞

03/18/2026

For those who are new here, welcome! Let me re-introduce myself. 👋🏾

My name is Dr. Charles R. Rogers. For more than twenty years, my work has focused on advancing health equity by helping translate research into real-world action, particularly in cancer prevention and community-engaged public health.

Early in my career, I saw firsthand how many communities most affected by disease were often the least represented in research and prevention efforts. That experience shaped the direction of my work and continues to guide the partnerships I build today.

A little more about what I do:

💙 I am a public health scientist whose work focuses on cancer prevention, community engagement, and improving participation in clinical research among underserved populations. Much of my research explores how trusted community spaces, including barbershops, can serve as platforms for advancing prevention, screening, and health education.

💙 I have led large-scale community engagement initiatives focused on expanding access to cancer screening and prevention. Working alongside community partners, our efforts reached more than 44,000 individuals across 29 counties and helped thousands of people access life-saving cancer screening services.

💙 I collaborate with national coalitions and cross-sector partners working to improve prevention and screening outcomes. Through initiatives such as the American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable leaders, and policymakers to advance strategies that reduce disparities in cancer outcomes.

💙 I am also the founder of Rogers Solutions Group, where I advise health systems, nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven organizations on translating research and data into strategies that strengthen community health initiatives and equity-focused programs. I enjoy partnering with organizations that want to move from insight to implementation when addressing complex health challenges.

At the core of my work is a simple belief: meaningful progress happens when research, communities, and leadership work together to turn evidence into action.

If your work involves cancer prevention, health equity, community engagement, or building partnerships that move ideas into real-world impact, I would welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about what you are building.

I am always glad to contribute to conversations, panels, and collaborations that help move these efforts forward.

P.S. You may notice that I am often associated with the color blue. That is not because it is my favorite color. Blue is the official color for awareness, and much of my work with the Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation and beyond has focused on advancing prevention and screening for this preventable, treatable, and beatable disease. 💙

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About Dr. Rogers

Since racial inequalities in health are extensive in the U.S., Dr. Rogers is committed to serving medically underserved and minority populations. Charles R. Rogers, PhD, MPH, MS, CHES® is currently a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Public Health Division of the University of Utah School of Medicine, Associate Member of Huntsman Cancer Institute, and Founding Director of the Men’s Health Inequities Research Lab.

Dr. Rogers’ research agenda contributes to translational solutions that address the complex underpinnings of cancer and men’s health disparities, with a current focus on colorectal cancer awareness & prevention among African-American men. As a behavioral scientist & certified health education specialist (CHES®), his research interest also include behavioral and community-based implementation science, mixed methods, and survey methodology.

As an emerging leader of the cancer prevention & control research workforce, Dr. Rogers’ capabilities and potential have been recognized locally and nationally by the receipt of several competitive scholarships and fellowships aimed at strengthening his knowledge and skills for a life-long career in health equity research. Since he is passionate about paying it forward, Dr. Rogers has also received a number of awards acknowledging his servant leadership (e.g., 100 Most Influential Black Alumni at NC State University).

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