In 2017 I rang the bell signaling the end of chemo and treatment for colorectal cancer. Now nearly three years later I continue to talk about it so I can…
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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.
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Imagine this— you’re a mom on a family road trip from Arizona to Ohio to see family. You’ve had some health troubles on and off again, but this time is…
In many ways, Haley Mihajlovich is your typical high school senior – she spends lots of time with her boyfriend, plays video games on her PS5, and loves playing basketball….
When my doctor made me get a CT scan in September 2015, you could see a tumor throbbing in my abdomen. I was told that I most likely had colon…
Carmela Rodriguez is a mother of six children, and her family is the most important thing in her life. Her desire to fight for her children and be with them…
I woke up on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 6:15 a.m., like any other Sunday to get ready for church. Except on this day, I had a stomach issue and…
I turned 50 in July 2021. During my annual physical in January my doctor had made sure that I knew it was time for my first colonoscopy. With no history…
Aaron Watts has lived in Chicago nearly all his life. He has worked as a law enforcement officer in several agencies, and spent most of his life as a regular…
My grandfather, Keith Nechvatal, was diagnosed with stage 4+ colon cancer at the end of 2019. He was 72. He had not been feeling well for a couple of months…
It all started Thanksgiving weekend of 2020. Due to COVID restrictions, I wasn’t visiting family for the holidays so I was at home alone. The feeling of having to use…
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