Patient & Caregiver Stories

Carol Koch

"Don’t be shy or embarrassed to talk about colon and rectal cancer. It’s something everyone needs to be aware of and tested for. Early detection can save your life!"

Bryan Wenger

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

Keith Cox

"Stop fearing the unknown! They can’t treat what they don’t know! Keep telling your story. Every time I tell mine, I always get a private question about symptoms."

Rene Cejas

"Keep fighting, Never give up hope. Every day you're alive is another day to fight this disease."

Mimi Pineiro

"Save all the trouble of going through what I go through. Get screened at 45 or if you have any abdominal symptoms. Talk to your doctor. Ask questions. You can avoid the hassle! Never give up!"

Jeannie Sayers

Isis Wright

“Listen to your body and always think positive! We are in this together!”

Denelle Suranski

Watching the life cycle of the butterflies is a reminder of what she has gone through with her cancer journey. “In a way, I went through a similar cycle. I had to grow and change to get to be the person I am now. The knowledge and wisdom I have gained since my diagnosis has allowed me to emerge as a beautiful butterfly.”

Ben White

“My ambitions have never been greater. Long term, my post-treatment life is more than a little uncertain, but I’m making plans and contingency plans in case those fall through. And backup plans for my contingency plans. The world is suddenly my oyster—all it’s pearls mine for the taking. I want to spend all my days in the sun. With the rest of my time, I want to burn brilliantly—to make ashes, not dust.”

Riley Castro

“As difficult as this has been, I’m thankful for all the good that has come of it,” Riley says. “My daughter, Bryelle, is at the top of that list.”