I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer at 24-years-old and 17 weeks pregnant. The father of the baby was only three weeks into his deployment when we found out…
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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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The Colon Cancer Coalition would like to thank everyone that participated in this year’s Faces of Blue story series. Your stories were courageous and inspiring. We hope you will continue to keep bringing…
In late September of 2013 I started noticing trace amounts of blood in my stool. I went to see my primary care physician and he examined me. He said it…
What is survivorship? What does it mean? Survivorship has different meanings for different people, who are survivors of cancer. For me, survivorship means much more than surviving surgeries and chemotherapy….
I would like to begin my story by acknowledging that I have enjoyed a charmed life. I did extensive travelling as an Army Officer in my 20s, close to 15…
My name is Carla Linton, and I am a survivor of Stage II Colorectal cancer. I was diagnosed October 17, 2011. Fast forward five years later and I am still…
Cancer keeps haunting my family. These past few years cancer has taken three of my loved ones, made one fight hard and strong against her cancer, and another is still…
Around two and a half years ago, when I was 33, I was at work when I noticed a small amount of blood in my stool. Being a Medical Laboratory…
I am a survivor of stage I colorectal cancer. When I was 50 I started asking my then primary doctor about having a colonoscopy. That first year and every year…
I am Desiree Yanes and this is my story. I joined Get Your Rear in Gear – San Antonio because of my grandmother, who is a colon cancer survivor. I…
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