Patient & Caregiver Stories
Behind every colorectal diagnosis is a human confronting the unthinkable. In our Champion Stories Hub, you’ll find colon cancer stories and rectal cancer stories. Fight CRC works to ensure nobody fights alone.
Jessica Acosta
"You aren’t alone at any point in your journey. This community has been one of the most impactful and uplifting things on my journey and it can be the same for you. There will be good and bad days, but there is someone who understands and can listen."
Andrea Suarez V
"Ask questions. Speak up. You deserve to be heard and respected."
Jenna White
"I want to continue my brother's fight. No one should have to suffer through the things he faced during his four year battle, but especially not young people in their 20s. We need to find answers for why early onset colorectal cancer is on the rise."
Antonio Dionizio
I fight for all those that have lost their battle with colorectal cancer, in memory of them, and to continue their fight.
Jimena Gaytan
"It may suck, because it does, but you can do it, you're not alone, even when it feels like it, keep on fighting!"
Liliana Bolaños
A colonoscopy is not pleasant by any means, but it’s better than chemotherapy and radiation. Don’t wait until it’s too late. And don’t listen to people that say only older people get colon cancer: It can happen to anyone. I would especially consider it if you have a history of stomach issues.
Katie LaPira
"Being diagnosed is very scary, but it is important to take everything one step at a time. If possible, surround yourself with positive friendships and find beauty in the small things. Do not consume yourself with the unknown, and trust that your body is undergoing the hard stuff and you need to treat it well: mentally and physically."
Katlyn Rigney
"Please don’t be afraid to get tested. It’s really not that bad considering it could save your life. If I can get cancer at the age of 17 imagine how many other people who can or even someone younger."
Velvet Fall
"Keep fighting. Never give up. Share your story, so others can learn and be aware. Always be your own advocate, don’t wait on the doctors!"
Jack Birren
YOUR story will mean something to all, but could mean everything to one.
Krystal Gurnell
I had my first doctor-directed colonoscopy at 29. My mother found out she had stage IV colon cancer at 50. I'm thankful for the time we were able to spend together, but I want to encourage everyone to know their family history, take care of their bodies, and get screened between the ages of 45 and 50. Join me in the fight against colon cancer!
Roberto Batista de Souza Pinto
"Be by your family member no matter what! Treat them how you would like to be treated in this challenging time!"
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