Patient Insights Board Member
Jacob “JJ” Singleton was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2015 at just 27 years old.
Not long after completing initial treatment, his cancer metastasized and he has since been in lifelong treatment for an incurable disease. As an advocate, JJ is on the national survivor board of the Colon Cancer Coalition and is a board member at Stupid Cancer. He serves as a patient advocate for the SWOG Cancer Research Network and has been a national ambassador for Fight Colorectal Cancer. He has also advocated on Capitol Hill on behalf of the colorectal cancer community.
JJ’s advocacy includes working with the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society, and he is frequently invited to share his patient experience with pharmaceutical companies. JJ credits a clinical trial with saving his life. He brings a powerful perspective on the unique challenges faced by young adults with cancer and the added challenges of living in a rural area. JJ often speaks openly about the physical and emotional impact of ongoing treatment.