"Screening isn’t scary—cancer is."

Nico Bravo

Patient/Survivor |

Colon - Stage III |

Age at Diagnosis: 33

I was 33 when I heard the words no one expects: stage 3 colorectal cancer. I felt healthy, lived an active life—yet cancer didn’t care. Listening to my body saved me. Today, I live with Lynch Syndrome, knowing family history is power. Screenings aren’t optional—they’re life-saving. If this happened to me, it can happen to anyone.

Published On: August 21, 2025

Nico Bravo

Patient/Survivor |

Colon - Stage III |

Age at Diagnosis: 33

I was 33 when I heard the words no one expects: stage 3 colorectal cancer. I felt healthy, lived an active life—yet cancer didn’t care. Listening to my body saved me. Today, I live with Lynch Syndrome, knowing family history is power. Screenings aren’t optional—they’re life-saving. If this happened to me, it can happen to anyone.

"Screening isn’t scary—cancer is."

Nico Bravo

Patient/Survivor |

Colon - Stage III |

Age at Diagnosis: 33

I was 33 when I heard the words no one expects: stage 3 colorectal cancer. I felt healthy, lived an active life—yet cancer didn’t care. Listening to my body saved me. Today, I live with Lynch Syndrome, knowing family history is power. Screenings aren’t optional—they’re life-saving. If this happened to me, it can happen to anyone.

"Screening isn’t scary—cancer is."

Share this Story!

Message to Congress

Here’s what we’re hoping your message will show our elected officials

“Early detection saved me, but many aren’t lucky. Make screenings accessible so more lives are saved.”