Mitchell’s story: I have had two separate cases of colon cancer. Amazing right? While only the initial case resulted in chemo treatments, each time was a special in the time of…
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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My story begins on the 9th day of a ten day Caribbean cruise in 2011. I was 41 years old with a lifetime of chronic constipation. It would not be…
My mom, Kathy Martin, was diagnosed with Colon Cancer after a hysterectomy in November 2008. The cancer had spread to her ovaries and the doctors weren’t certain what type of…
I’m currently 35 years old, work full-time in the financial services industry, have been married for almost 13 years, and have two kids- a son age 9 and daughter age…
I was very close to both my mother and father – both of whom I lost to colon cancer. They were such strong, caring, compassionate people who always instilled in…
A few years ago, I was in my 40s standing at the starting line of the Boston Marathon. It was a goal I had worked long and hard to accomplish…
In November 2014, I was diagnosed with what was believed to be Stage I rectal cancer after a colonoscopy for some bleeding. I was only 39 years old. Upon further…
In the Summer of 2012, my dad went to the hospital complaining of stomach pains. Although going to the hospital is scary, my siblings and I weren’t too nervous because…
I’m a married mother of 2 grown adult children and I’m a nurse in the cardiac department at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. When I had turned 50 in…
Colon Cancer. Stage IV. = Everyone’s worst fears. I still remember hearing the news, crushed and devastated that my mom would have to endure months and months of recovering from…
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