My story begins when I lost my grandmother. I was 12 years old and all I knew was that she had some form of cancer. We spent some time together…
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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 went in for my first colonoscopy on April 1, 2021. The only preventative test I never wanted to have in my lifetime. I went in two years before the…
I’ve been battling colon cancer since 2019. I thought this journey was over in 2020 when I was told I was cancer free. Unfortunately, the cancer returned in 2021. It…
Esteban Garcia enjoyed a gratifying summer, playing tennis three to four times a week, and loving the company of his family and friends. This summer has been especially important for…
My sister Melanie was 19 years old when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune disease that affects your digestive tract. This diagnosis made her life already hard to…
I celebrated my 53rd birthday on March 22, 2022. It’s a day I wasn’t expecting to see. There’s a reason our oncologists and surgeons don’t tell us everything about our…
To say a stage III colorectal cancer diagnosis at age 45 is a “shock” is a massive understatement. This revelation is even bigger when you believe you’re in excellent health…
In early 2020, Andy Vazquez’ father, Rafael, was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. He hadn’t been feeling well and it was hard for him to get into his PCP…
At age 59 I decided to have a colonoscopy. Like an episode of the Twilight Zone, it was much to my surprise when my doctor came and told me that…
Piper Mitchell’s grandmother, Connie, was always around to take care of her throughout her childhood, while Piper’s mother was away at work. Connie loved taking Piper to garage sales,…
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