Written By: Kim Burch and DeAnna Guay Hello, my name is Kim Burch and I am a stage 3B colorectal cancer survivor. The story I am about to tell is…
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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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In 2007, I was 50 years old, and my doctor suggested I have a colonoscopy and gave me a referral. I “lost” the referral and did not seek another. About two years…
In May 2013 I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, it had already spread to my bones. I also had a massive tumor in my colon that required emergency…
Written By: Darryl Gaines, in memory of Rodney Gaines. Darryl Gaines, captain of the Hot Rods Team at Get Your Rear in Gear – Savannah, formed his team in memory…
When I was 23-years-old I was very ill and did not think I was. While my 2-year-old son and I were visiting my parents they noticed my extreme weight loss…
Written By: Caitlin Cline, for her father. I always viewed my dad as a strong person. He was a printer (a very successful one at that), he loved to golf,…
As a 38 year-old father of two, who has always been in relatively decent health, I was a bit distraught with the constant pain surrounding my abdomen during the summer…
Written By: Blair Coburn, in memory of his wife Janice. My wife Janice was only 54 when cancer finally took her life in November of 2014. Sweethearts since high school,…
Written By: Robin Day for her mother and in memory of her father. My mom was really excited when I told her I wanted to share our story with the…
I was diagnosed in October 2014. One evening we had ordered take-out; after I had extreme cramping, my husband later took me to the emergency room at Huntersville Presbyterian hospital…
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