My name is Dee. Although I never had colorectal cancer, I was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) when I was 22 years old. I had a total colectomy IRA surgery when I…
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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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My name is Angela. I’m 38 and I was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer in April of 2011. You talk about angry and confused. I was so mad. I…
Your life can change in an instant…. On September 30, 2009 my life was changed forever. My 42-year-old sister Debbie Hernandez Mitchell was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. The…
Written by wife, Heather Cyr My husband, Alec Cyr, was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 33, we had just celebrated our one-year wedding anniversary. He had changes in his…
Written by friend, Laurie Kuyath Living and working with colon cancer… No, I don’t have it, my co-worker and friend does. Her name is Evelyn and she is a youthful,…
A tribute by Tonya Iovine about her mother, Valerie I couldn’t believe when my mother called me to say that she had stage four colon cancer. It was a few days…
I remember the day last summer like it was yesterday…. My sons, Noah (7 at the time) and Luke (5) and I were sitting one morning eating breakfast. Noah- sensing…
Written by mother, Shirley Mann Life was just beginning for our daughter Brittney. She had graduated from the University of Iowa in May, had begun a job in counseling at…
Written by daughter, Heather Hall Daughter of Susie Lindquist Mjelde My name is Heather Hall and I am the late Susie Lindquist Mjelde’s oldest child. I live with my husband…
Written by son, Gavin Mjelde Susie Lindquist Mjelde’s oldest son My name is Gavin Mjelde. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t miss my mom, but I’m glad I…
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