Kimberly Holiday-Coleman
Patient/Survivor
Colon
Age at Diagnosis: 47
"Knowledge is power, so the more information we can get to underserved populations, the stronger our global community wil be. There needs to be massive education and support for those who might be experiencing symptoms but too afraid to seek help."
Before being diagnosed, Kimberly was experiencing symptoms but did not trust her body. It took her seven months to receive her stage II colorectal cancer diagnosis in July 2015. She then received a lifesaving ostomy in November 2015, which she named “Toodles.” Her advice to others is to trust your body. When something feels off, fiercely advocate for yourself.