Cancer has had a major impact on my life since 1991, when my aunt was first diagnosed with breast cancer. After two recurrences, she passed away in 2003; I lost…
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For as long as I can remember, I have had issues with going to the bathroom. I always attributed it to IBS or hemorrhoids. Never did the word “cancer” cross…
In February of 2008, after returning from a trip to the Dominican Republic, I went to the doctor complaining of constipation. I was told it was probably just the change…
My name is Jo Landolfo and my daughter, Michelle, was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. We heard the diagnosis in February 2012. It is now February 2014 and losing…
My parents got divorced when I was 3 years old, which is when I moved into my grandfather’s house with my mom and siblings until we got a place of…
My name is Linda Vieyra and my husband Carlos Vieyra was diagnosed with Stage IIIa colorectal cancer in October 2011. He was only 32 years old when diagnosed. My husband…
The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) has a new goal: an 80% Colon Cancer screening rate by 2018. Dozens of organizations signed a pledge to get 80% screened by 2018….
As a young teen I was diagnosed with endometriosis and ovarian cysts. These created chronic pain in my back, abdomen and irregular bowel issues. In my early twenties I started noticing more…
My name is Shannon Pate. I am married to a great guy for almost 30 years and we have two awesome daughters. I love my family and friends with my…
I am an active 41-year-old woman, wife, and full time mom to three children under the age of 11. I am a face of colon cancer. Over the summer of…