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.
Kaitlin Van Saders
"Speak up for yourself, you know your body better than anyone else."
Sydney Stoner
"You are strong. Even in sadness and grief. Cancer sucks, life doesn’t."
Sara Alvarenga
"Just keep going! Science is changing and improving fast."
Marshall Wilson
"Try to stay positive, it took me some time to understand that and it is probably a good reason my wife left me."
Rebecca Goins
Even though the chances of beating this cancer the second time are low, I refuse to give up.
Jasmine Gregory
"Keep Going. Give yourself Grace! Stay Encouraged you are in my prayers."
Amy Jensen
Advocate for yourself!
Kristi Rhoden
It’s hard to give encouraging words because I’m at a point where I’m still really scared & in pain. One thing I can say is lean on your family & friends when you need to, my husband holds my hand every step of the way. For me personally listening to music really helps my mood & I always try to look forward not dwell on the past. Praying has always helped me as well.
Becky Leman
Get into social media platforms to at least listen to others that are going through the same things that you are. Or ones that have been there done that and what they are doing to get through the residual effects after a colon cancer diagnosis.
Jackson Prestwidge
"Keep moving forward"
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.
Stephanie McBride
My advice to others would be that I learned the hard way to be a better advocate for myself. If you are having multiple symptoms, demand a referral for a colonoscopy. This is the best test to give you answers to your concerns.
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