In the Spring of 2013, Lana was experiencing stomach pain, bloating, and cramping. She dismissed those symptoms initially, and just happened to mention them to her primary care doctor during an unrelated visit. Because of her family history of colon cancer … Continue reading
In 2018, Jason Gallman first noticed something wasn’t right when he began having upper stomach discomfort close to his ribcage. “I knew something was going on. I thought maybe it was an ulcer,” Jason said. “I finally went to the … Continue reading
When I reflect on my colon cancer journey, I feel tremendous gratitude for getting a colonoscopy to save my life. I was 58 years old and had a colonoscopy at 51, so I thought I was good for 10 years. … Continue reading
Honoring Rare Disease Day, FEBruary 28 What genetic testing revealed for one remarkable colorectal cancer survivor After his 50th birthday, Navy Veteran Dan Shockley went in for his first colonoscopy after being encouraged by his doctors at the V.A. “I … Continue reading
Today, we have a guest blog from our Colon Cancer Awareness Month Ambassador, Stacy Hurt aka Big Stace aka one of the biggest butt kickers we know! She’s gonna drop some truth and knowledge on you from her experience as … Continue reading
Build A Little Nest: Advice for New Cancer Patients by Jessica Martin In my mind’s eye, I remember the initial period following my Stage IV colon cancer diagnosis at age 38 as a pile of blurry (due to all the … Continue reading
I’m Not “Big Stace,” But I Do Play Her on TV One Cancer Warrior’s Journey to Establish Her Identity Above all else, cancer is a thief. It ruthlessly steals and takes everything it possibly can from us – our … Continue reading
We are thrilled to introduce our new Executive Director, Dave Bell! Dave comes to us with more than 20 years of non-profit leadership with the YMCA. Prior to joining us at the Project, Dave served as the Executive Director of … Continue reading
Learn more below about Mike Beer, our featured Spotlight Survivor for April. We asked Mike some questions about surviving colon cancer and we’re so happy he obliged! Thanks, Mike! You kick butt! Can you please share a little bit about your cancer … Continue reading
Learn more below about Eric Gilliland, our featured Spotlight Survivor for April. We asked Eric some questions about surviving colon cancer and we’re so happy he obliged! Thanks, Eric! You kick butt! Can you please share a little bit about your … Continue reading
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