Home Blog Champion Stories Meet the One Million Strong – Joy Henderson Meet the One Million Strong – Joy Henderson September 30, 2014 • By Fight CRC Champion Stories Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email How do YOU define One Million Strong? Each of the one million colorectal cancer survivors is strong and can make a difference, but together we are one million strong and can multiply the difference we can make individually by more than a million. Where have you drawn strength? I have drawn strength from several different sources. First and foremost is my faith in God. I have also drawn strength from the cancer support group which I co-founded at my church, as well as from my family and friends. Another source is from on-line support groups and from knowledge of the latest treatment options. Who is your champion? My friend Shanie is a 5-year Stage IV colon cancer survivor. She has never missed work other than for surgeries and is currently in treatment. She is so strong and has a very strong faith in God. She is amazing and is a great role model for her three children. The two of us founded a cancer support group at our church. What is one piece of advice you would like to share with others? My colon cancer was diagnosed very early, at stage I. I was diagnosed after my first screening colonoscopy. I had absolutely no symptoms. Since my colon resection surgery, I have been cancer-free. I did not undergo chemo or radiation. I want others to know that colorectal cancer is curable when caught early, so get tested if you are over 50 or have any symptoms or a family history of colorectal cancer. I AM faithful, a volunteer, a warrior! I AM a 7-year colon cancer survivor! I AM STRONG! Want to share your story? Submit yours today!