“In August of 2005, on her 36th birthday, my Aunt Lisa Mason was diagnosed with colon cancer. Because she was so young no one even thought of colon cancer as a possibility and with no history in our family it … Continue reading
“In 2005, less than a month after retiring, my grandmother was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent emergency surgery all within six hours. Upon her diagnosis, she looked to be about seven months pregnant, and the doctors were worried her … Continue reading
“I am 32 years old and was diagnosed in April 2013 with Stage 2 colon cancer. I was given the typical story that it could be scar tissue from two previous surgeries. After four months of back and forth to … Continue reading
“February 13th is my survivor anniversary. I was diagnosed with stage III rectal cancer in February 2007, at age 34. I’d experienced heavy rectal bleeding for the better part of three years, and have the typical story – I was told I had hemorrhoids, … Continue reading
“I participate in the Colon Cancer 5K due to my personal fight against Colon Cancer. “On December 1, 2010: I went in for a routine colonoscopy after several symptoms that I had had for almost 2 years that I could … Continue reading
“I live in NJ. I have been blessed with having good insurance and doctors who supported my desire to get a colonoscopy before the recommended age 50. I wanted this done even though I have no verified family history (a … Continue reading
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