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Azucena Franco Reyes

Patients & Survivors Stage III Colon Cancer Texas
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Guest Post by Azucena Franco Reyes • November 7, 2022

Story: I live in Texas. I was diagnosed with stage IIIb colon cancer at age 32 years old. I was in the hospital, and I was all alone. The doctor didn't wait for my spouse or loved one to be there before delivering the news.

Advice: You should be more afraid of not knowing what is wrong.

"Don't be afraid. You're not alone. There are many people going through the same thing as you."

-Azucena Franco, stage IIIb rectal cancer survivor
Topics: Side Effects, Fatigue, Treatments, Chemotherapy, Bowel irregularities, Mouth sores, Chemo induced nausea and vomiting, Pain, Infection, Neuropathy, Hand-foot syndrome, Skin rashes (skin toxicity, chemo rash), Chemo brain, Distress or mental health issues/illness
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Azucena Franco Reyes was diagnosed with stage IIIb colon cancer at age 32. She resides in Texas.

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