David Wright
Patient/Survivor |
Colon - Stage III |
Age at Diagnosis:
I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in January 2008. Just a year-and-a-half before my oldest daughter, Kimberly, was diagnosed. I immediately began publicly writing about my experience with cancer. Following the publication of my initial op-ed, I was approached by the USC Center for Colon Cancer Research about becoming involved with them.
Today, Kimberly and I have helped them partner with the State of South Carolina to form the SC Colon Cancer Prevention Network. Through our efforts, in 2013 the South Carolina General Assembly began appropriating $500,000 annually to the SCCCPN. Which has been matched 4-to-1 with other privately raised money to provide FIT tests, free colonoscopies, and patient navigation. All to uninsured, under-insured, and under-served, high-risk persons in South Carolina at free clinics throughout the state. We have gastroenterologists who volunteer their service to the program. Our combined efforts are making a life-saving difference in South Carolina.
David Wright
Patient/Survivor |
Colon - Stage III |
Age at Diagnosis:
I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in January 2008. Just a year-and-a-half before my oldest daughter, Kimberly, was diagnosed. I immediately began publicly writing about my experience with cancer. Following the publication of my initial op-ed, I was approached by the USC Center for Colon Cancer Research about becoming involved with them.
Today, Kimberly and I have helped them partner with the State of South Carolina to form the SC Colon Cancer Prevention Network. Through our efforts, in 2013 the South Carolina General Assembly began appropriating $500,000 annually to the SCCCPN. Which has been matched 4-to-1 with other privately raised money to provide FIT tests, free colonoscopies, and patient navigation. All to uninsured, under-insured, and under-served, high-risk persons in South Carolina at free clinics throughout the state. We have gastroenterologists who volunteer their service to the program. Our combined efforts are making a life-saving difference in South Carolina.
"Make sure you have the best team of doctors, surgeons, oncologists, and caregivers. Find your passion through your challenge, and never give up!"
David Wright
Patient/Survivor |
Colon - Stage III |
Age at Diagnosis:
I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in January 2008. Just a year-and-a-half before my oldest daughter, Kimberly, was diagnosed. I immediately began publicly writing about my experience with cancer. Following the publication of my initial op-ed, I was approached by the USC Center for Colon Cancer Research about becoming involved with them.
Today, Kimberly and I have helped them partner with the State of South Carolina to form the SC Colon Cancer Prevention Network. Through our efforts, in 2013 the South Carolina General Assembly began appropriating $500,000 annually to the SCCCPN. Which has been matched 4-to-1 with other privately raised money to provide FIT tests, free colonoscopies, and patient navigation. All to uninsured, under-insured, and under-served, high-risk persons in South Carolina at free clinics throughout the state. We have gastroenterologists who volunteer their service to the program. Our combined efforts are making a life-saving difference in South Carolina.
"Make sure you have the best team of doctors, surgeons, oncologists, and caregivers. Find your passion through your challenge, and never give up!"
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