"You are not alone. It’s cliche but try to take one day at a time."

Pete Di Stefano

Patient/Survivor |

Colon - Stage III |

Age at Diagnosis: 45

After the recommended 45 yro colonoscopy screening I told I had a 3cm mass on my transverse colon. I missed the symptom of anemia. My plan was surgery after pathology I was told stage IIIb. I then endured 3 months of FOLFOX Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy mental physically tested my will. After finishing treatment I have dedicated my new life to the message of early screening.

Published On: May 9, 2025

Pete Di Stefano

Patient/Survivor |

Colon - Stage III |

Age at Diagnosis: 45

After the recommended 45 yro colonoscopy screening I told I had a 3cm mass on my transverse colon. I missed the symptom of anemia. My plan was surgery after pathology I was told stage IIIb. I then endured 3 months of FOLFOX Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy mental physically tested my will. After finishing treatment I have dedicated my new life to the message of early screening.

"You are not alone. It’s cliche but try to take one day at a time."

Pete Di Stefano

Patient/Survivor |

Colon - Stage III |

Age at Diagnosis: 45

After the recommended 45 yro colonoscopy screening I told I had a 3cm mass on my transverse colon. I missed the symptom of anemia. My plan was surgery after pathology I was told stage IIIb. I then endured 3 months of FOLFOX Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy mental physically tested my will. After finishing treatment I have dedicated my new life to the message of early screening.

"You are not alone. It’s cliche but try to take one day at a time."

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