Today there are more than 1 million survivors of colon and rectal cancer in the United States, probably 600,000 to 700,000 with no sign of cancer.
And we are grateful for their courage and persistence and for all the people that have made more cures and longer survival possible.
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship defines someone as a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life. Read the rest of this entry »
I recently had a chance to attend the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Fight Back Express Bus tour when it pulled into Maine’s state capital. I was excited, since things like this rarely happen in my area and with it only being 20 minutes away, I had to go. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to help spread the word about colorectal cancer and talk about Cover Your Butt.
The Maine Attorney General spoke as well as aides for both of our Senators and our Congressman. A local oncologist was also there supporting the effort.
