My mom was supermom and superwoman. She was that person that everyone constantly wanted to be around. She was my family’s rock. Full of life, she was the most unexpected,…
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Are you a newly diagnosed colorectal patient looking for ways to “break the blues”? We know the diagnosis is hard to face. However, here at the Colon Cancer Coalition, we…
My name is Erin, and I was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer in June 2020. In April 2019, I gave birth to my first son. After my pregnancy I…
My name is Paulette, and I am a mother, grandmother, caregiver, and advocate for Colon Cancer Awareness. My journey with colon cancer began alongside my daughter Angel, in July 2017…
In late 2018 I started having more frequent bowel movements and bloody stools. I wasn’t overly worried but saw my primary care physician who after limited success with dietary changes…
Hello. My name is Jessica. I lost my only sister Jamie to Stage IV Colon Cancer on March 8, 2020, when she was 36. Her story is one of hope…
My name is Brooke and I am a single mom with 2 kids – my daughter Victoria (16) and my son Michael (12). I have stage 4 rectal cancer and…
My daughter, Queah Habern (pronounced: Quaya) was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2005 at only 27 years old. She was a dynamic and beautiful young lady, a graduate…
Editor’s Note: We are saddened to share that after living a full life Christy passed away on Nov. 29, 2022. Our hearts are with her husband, her family, and all…
I was more concerned about diabetes, not cancer. Being Native American, coming from the Zuni people, we are predisposed to diabetes. Cancer was the last thing on my list of…