Mayra Goodwin, who was first diagnosed with colon cancer in September 2014, shares an update for today’s Faces of Blue and her experience with an ostomy bag. You can read…
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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 was 33 when I first had blood in my stool. It was only one time, and it would have been very easy to ignore the one instance of blood….
It was late April in 2011 in Minnesota. Spring had sprung, but it was going to be a crappy weekend weather-wise. Around 6 p.m. on a Friday night, I got…
Editor’s Note: Crystal’s journey with colorectal cancer ended Nov, 15, 2022. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. We hold her family in our hearts…
My brother Bradford was young, healthy, fit, and handsome. He had a heart of gold and gave all that he had no matter what. He showed all who went on…
When my Mom, Leesa, was diagnosed with the second leading cause of cancer related death in March 2019, with the worst stage possible – stage 4 – we were scared….
My name is Ann Wilson – I was diagnosed with stage I colon cancer at 47 years old on August 14, 2020, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, after…
Your story is not over. This is just the beginning. -Brittany Mitchell At 31, Tommy Mitchell and his wife Brittany were crafting the life story of their dreams. They…
My mom was supermom and superwoman. She was that person that everyone constantly wanted to be around. She was my family’s rock. Full of life, she was the most unexpected,…
My name is Erin, and I was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer in June 2020. In April 2019, I gave birth to my first son. After my pregnancy I…
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