In the fall of 2010, I had a routine blood test that revealed a low red blood cell count. I then submitted stool samples in which blood was detected. So…
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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 am a teacher, currently teaching Art History and Art Appreciation for Montgomery College, just north of Houston, TX. I have been fit and healthy all of my life, even…
Hi, my name is Denise and I am from the Seattle area. I was diagnosed with Stage II colorectal cancer in October 2011 at the age of 38. I have…
My son, Chace Johnson, 27 years old was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer of October 2011. Chace went into his clinic complaining of stomach pains. His physician took an…
Several years ago, I started having small amounts of blood in my stool. “Nothing to worry about,” is what I was told by my doctors. I was young, healthy and…
My name is Regina Lassabe, I am a wife of a loving husband who I have been married to for thirteen years this September. I have 3 beautiful children and…
My name is Misty Watson. I’m 35 years old and live in Jackson, MS. I currently work for the Mississippi Insurance Department in the Life and Health Division where I…
My name is Kim Mehler. I am a colon cancer survivor. I’m a wife and mother to 2 young boys. When I was diagnosed with colon cancer our world shattered….
My husband, Jon, and I are dancers. At our old gym, there was ballroom dancing class, so we decided to learn. We learned the Waltz, Cha-Cha, East Coast Swing and…
I was 36 years old when colon cancer came into the lives of my husband, my then 7-year-old daughter and I. It was 2009; I had been feeling tired and…
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