Patient & Caregiver Stories

Esteban Garcia

"Be informed, stay active/exercise, and advocate for yourself."

Lori Rompolski

"Colonoscopies save lives. Please don't hesitate. Just keep going strong #KGS. Take care of yourself both physically and emotionally."

Rachel Meuser

"The worst part of getting screened is the prep, but it not that bad. The procedure itself is very easy. Early detection is key in this battle. Always find the good. Although my neuropathy has caused me my fingers and feet to go numb, I am still able to enjoy walks with my dog. Live your life to the fullest on the recovery weeks. NEVER GIVE UP!"

Kathryn Shipley

"I am a Nashville recording artist and Worship Leader, and my motto is: Keep Dancin' Keep Singin'"

Rebecca Taylor

"Do not hesitate to talk to your doctor and asked to be screened. It can save your life and is far better than having to endure surgery and treatments needed if you have advanced stage cancer."

Jessica Bishop

"The sooner you find out anything, the sooner you can attack it! Believe and talk to GOD. That is the only thing that has helped me."

Melissa Tkachuk

Bryan Wenger

"If you ever need someone to talk to, don't be afraid to seek out someone."

Kathi Heintzelman

"If you are diagnosed, find something to keep you busy after treatment by volunteering to be a voice."

Dana Gianfrancesco

"This journey is not easy, but it can be done with grace and peace. We need each other to get through this because only we understand the PTSD that is created from hearing, "You have cancer." Each stage has its own issues. Find your people."

Natalie Riede

"I discovered the power of guided meditation, hypnosis, and talking therapy, which all gave me the tools I needed to be able to process my emotions, release stress, and anxiety and start living my life again."

Yolanda Harris

"Be afraid of the unknown. Get screened because there is power in knowing. My husband would always tell me we are stronger together. My family and friends would tell me I don’t fight alone; we fight together."