It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Barb Waters. While she was a cherished member of our community and a beacon of light in the fight…
Read More
We know there is nothing that can take away the pain and grief of a cancer diagnosis, and rarely there are few words that can make it any better, but…
My Dad was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer in late 2011. In early 2012, he had surgery to remove the cancerous part of his colon. Though he had clean…
On August 9, 2022, we recognize the 20th anniversary of Susie Lindquist Mjelde’s passing. Susie was a mom, wife, educator, a supportive friend, sister, and colon cancer advocate. To honor…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Howard Brown lives in Detroit, MI. He is a stage IV colorectal cancer patient, currently NED, advocating for colorectal cancer screening and awareness. He serves on the board…
My brother Angelo went into the hospital on March 1, 2013 complaining of stomach pain and rectal bleeding. He was told it was cancer. After all the testing, he was diagnosed…
Jessica was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2013, and lost her battle on January 18, 2015. I had absolutely no idea that she was going through this because I hadn’t…
I was diagnosed with aggressive rectal cancer on September 15, 2014. I underwent chemo and radiation for 6 weeks, then had surgery to remove tumor January 8, 2015 and ended…
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…
Our Mom was diagnosed with rectal cancer Aug. 27, 2014. She lost her battle Dec. 17, 2015. We are participating [in Get Your Rear in Gear – Tinley Park] because…