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.
Chris Ketterman
"To anyone facing cancer: your fight is yours. Whether you call yourself a survivor, warrior, or fighter — own it. Stand strong, demand the care you deserve, and never underestimate the power of persistence, hope, and humor."
Brianna Valdez
"LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! If I hadn’t, who knows where I would be."
Laura VanBrocklin
"People will show up from the most unexpected places; let them."
Robert Dorchak
"Faith and community can carry you when you can’t walk alone anymore."
Kara Lionetta
"Keep going no matter what. Don’t give up."
Pamela Rojas
"Always advocate for yourself during your journey."
Kate Pearce
"Don’t let cancer dictate how you live your life. Stay positive!"
Danielle Gruberger
"The cancer community is here to support you and validate your journey."
Nico Bravo
"Screening isn’t scary—cancer is."
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."
Troy Douglas
"Show up every time because you don’t know how much that helps someone."
Courtney Smith
"There is power in community. We don't have to do this alone."
Help Write the Next Chapter
We encourage anyone with a colorectal cancer story to share.
