My name is RyAnn, and I was 36 when I was diagnosed with stage 2b colorectal cancer. On March 16, 2016, I was rushed to the ER due to rectal…
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Faces of Blue is a storytelling series, focused on sharing the experiences of colorectal cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, and anyone impacted by colorectal cancer.
By publishing these accounts of courage, endurance, strength, and even humor, we hope to share a common experiences and provide encouragement for all affected by this disease.
New stories are published frequently throughout the year here on our website, and are posted to our social media pages, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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I was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer in April 2020, shortly after the country closed down for COVID-19. I had to fight to get my colonoscopy after symptoms increased…
My name is Katie, and I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer on December 26, 2019, when I was 28 years old. 2020 has been a crucial year for…
Note about Anal Cancer: Though anal cancer is different from colorectal cancer in the type of cancer (pathology and location) and drugs to treat it, these patients find common ground…
My name is Dan “Dry Dock” Shockley — I’m a retired Navy, Operation Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom veteran, and an eight-year hereditary colon cancer WARRIOR with a…
My name is Roberto, and I was 30 when I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. I had blood in my stool for over a year. Not just once a week,…
My name is Curtis Blair, and I was 53 when I was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer. I guess the symptoms of my colon cancer were early 2019. I…
In 2013, I was having irregular bowel movements. I went to my doctor and asked for a colonoscopy, because my father had died of esophageal cancer and I thought it…
In 2017, Petra Mudrock and her husband were celebrating the birth of their daughter when lingering back pain kept getting worse. Her daughter was just seven weeks old when Petra…
My mother’s name was Vicki – she was passionate, smart and hard working. She would open her door to anyone in need, including animals. She spent her free time with…
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