My name is Paulette, and I am a mother, grandmother, caregiver, and advocate for Colon Cancer Awareness. My journey with colon cancer began alongside my daughter Angel, in July 2017…
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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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In late 2018 I started having more frequent bowel movements and bloody stools. I wasn’t overly worried but saw my primary care physician who after limited success with dietary changes…
Hello. My name is Jessica. I lost my only sister Jamie to Stage IV Colon Cancer on March 8, 2020, when she was 36. Her story is one of hope…
My name is Brooke and I am a single mom with 2 kids – my daughter Victoria (16) and my son Michael (12). I have stage 4 rectal cancer and…
My daughter, Queah Habern (pronounced: Quaya) was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2005 at only 27 years old. She was a dynamic and beautiful young lady, a graduate…
Editor’s Note: We are saddened to share that after living a full life Christy passed away on Nov. 29, 2022. Our hearts are with her husband, her family, and all…
I was more concerned about diabetes, not cancer. Being Native American, coming from the Zuni people, we are predisposed to diabetes. Cancer was the last thing on my list of…
I was diagnosed on July 5, 2017, as stage IIIc colorectal cancer and was given 6-9 months to live …if I chose to do nothing. Nothing?!? Well, I’m married with…
My name is Stephanie, and in May of 2020, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer at the age of 52. I had a complete hysterectomy in June with no complications….
I really feel my situation is pretty classic – with my story, I was symptomatic for about 10 years before I went to get tested at the age of 53….
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