Colon Cancer has changed the trajectory of my life. I lost my older brother Marvin in July 2016 after an arduous and quick two-year battle with stage IV colon cancer….
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…it’s pretty incredible how social media has had such reach, and I’ve received anecdotes from people who say, “hey, based on your post, I got my colonoscopy done and I…
I’ve always faced it with as much hope and positivity as possible, but one recent incident really changed my perspective… A friend asked if I would be taking chemo for…
My brother Sean Westbrook was sent to the hospital from a routine doctor’s appointment after he complained of swelling in his feet and his doctor noticed that he had an…
My name is Sarah and I am a colorectal cancer survivor. I was 33 when I was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer. I have three kids at home –…
Modern Day Cancer Survivorship: Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again Howard last shared an update with us in June of 2019. You can find the links to his first story…
At the beginning of 2020, I started to experience major digestive issues. After eating I would head to the bathroom multiple times and I had an annoying pain in my…
I found out I had colon cancer by chance and was very lucky, both for myself and my family. My wife, Pamela, and I have two children, Katilyn and Chance….
Nearly seven years ago, at the age of 50, I received my first colonoscopy. It was a day that permanently altered the course of my life. In 2014, I was…
Editor’s Note (May 23, 2022). We are saddened to learn that Buddy has passed away. He had been recognized with the Sue Falco Determination Award at Get Your Rear in Gear…