"I wish I'd had the voice to say, 'Can I see another doctor? Is there some other test you can do?' I didn't think I had the authority. I had no money, I had didn't have insurance. I didn't know that I probably had some options."

Paula Chambers-Raney

Patient/Survivor |

Colon - Stage I |

Age at Diagnosis: 44

The Fight CRC Facebook page helped me deal with a very difficult time in my life. I was so grateful and happy to find survivor mentors that helped me get through my resection and work through my immediate needs. I’m a Fight CRC ambassador to pay that forward.

Published On: February 19, 2019

Paula Chambers-Raney

Patient/Survivor |

Colon - Stage I |

Age at Diagnosis: 44

The Fight CRC Facebook page helped me deal with a very difficult time in my life. I was so grateful and happy to find survivor mentors that helped me get through my resection and work through my immediate needs. I’m a Fight CRC ambassador to pay that forward.

"I wish I'd had the voice to say, 'Can I see another doctor? Is there some other test you can do?' I didn't think I had the authority. I had no money, I had didn't have insurance. I didn't know that I probably had some options."

Patient/Survivor |

Colon - Stage I |

|

Age at diagnosis: 44

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