Singer, and songwriter, Melissa Marshall was 51 when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in September of 2013. She ignored the telltale signs of colorectal cancer, and ended up being…
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Sam Jaquith decided it was time to stop thinking, and start doing when he embarked on a cycling journey across Minnesota this past May. It would be roughly 250 miles…
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This guest blog was written by written by Lisa Elam, Program Manager for the World Trade Center Health Program Outreach at the Mental Health Association of New York City. In…
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February 29 is Rare Disease Day. To help raise awareness on this day, Stacey Wilson is guest blogging about her experience as a MAP survivor, and the importance of genetic…
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For the second year, Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreats and Programs in Tryon, North Carolina was the recipient of a grant made possible through funds raised at Get Your Rear…
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Get Your Rear in Gear – Orange County is continuing to partner with AccessOC – a Southern California-based non-profit that cares for low-income, underinsured, and uninsured individuals within Orange County….
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My mom Gail Chavez courageously fought colon cancer since her original diagnosis in 1997. She was diagnosed with stage IV, and underwent surgery and radiation. In 2009, due to low hemoglobin…
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In Austin, Texas, cancer patients are receiving customized CareBOXes, delivered to their door through the CareBOX Program. The CareBOX Program is run through an organization called ColorCancer, and provides free,…
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After immigrating from El Salvador at age 19, 22-year-old Marvin Arrivillaga had completed his requirements for joining the U.S. Navy and was preparing to leave for basic training. He had signed…
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Tara Anderson was 38 years old when she went to the emergency room in May 2015. Along with blood clots in her left kidney and left ovary, Tara was told…