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Courtney Forget had digestive issues for about a year, but was busy planning a wedding to the love of her life, trying to buy their first home, and teaching art to elementary school students (K-5), so she just assumed her symptoms were due to stress. She went to her GP in September of 2014, and […] The post Never Too Young for Colorectal Cancer, With Courtney Forget appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

From Michelle Kennedy, Examiner.com: Coach Darin Hosier was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in November 2012 and only days later he found himself in surgery as the doctors worked to remove the tumor pressing against his back. Darin had known that something was wrong for quite some time and when the pain became unbearable, […] The post http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com/042-2/ (Celebrating Survivor Week, With Darin Hosier) appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

In this episode I spoke to Dr. Laura Porter, Patient Advocate and Medical adviser to the Colon Cancer Alliance. “Medicinal marijuana use is currently legal in 23 states and the District of Columbia. As more states approve marijuana use for medical indications, physicians will be asked by their patients for more information regarding the risks […] The post Talking Medical Marijuana, With Dr. Laura Porter appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

In this episode of The Colon Cancer Podcast, I interviewed Elan. Elan was diagnosed with rectal cancer at the age of 42. Now, N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease), he devotes his spare time to advocacy work and talks about the need for early screening: “Primary care physicians still only ask if you had incidences of […] The post Interview With Colorectal Cancer Survivor, Elan appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.

Kevin Hays was diagnosed with Stage IIc colon cancer at age 28.  He went through surgery and chemo.  After finishing chemo he ran in the Buffalo Undy Run to boost awareness and afterwards volunteered to help with organizing for the the next year (this year!).  Working through the Buffalo Undy Run | Walk planning he helped resurrect the Blue Bash […] The post http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com/039-2/ (Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer at 28, With Kevin Hays) appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.

Allyson Phelan-Eagan was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in February of 2012. After 8 months of chemotherapy, 2 months of radiation, 2 major surgeries, several outpatient procedures and a whole lot of pain she finally crushed cancer and began to immediately give back by producing interviews with doctors, survivors, caretakers, health professionals and more. She also began […] The post http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com/038-2/ (Kicking Cancer to the Curb, With Allyson Phelan-Eagan) appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.

I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Tom Zuba for this episode of The Colon Cancer Podcast. His book Permission to Mourn; A New Way to Do Grief (affiliate link) is, in my opinion, a book about love. In it, Tom illustrates that when someone you love dies, it is possible to love again; […] The post http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com/037-2/ (Permission to Mourn; A New Way to Do Grief, With Tom Zuba) appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.

My name is Sandi Stupica and I live in Ypsilanti, MI. This is my sixth year as a high school English teacher at Ypsilanti New Tech. Well, kind of my sixth year. I have been out on long-term disability since September to recover from my two surgeries: the surgery to remove the tumor and, therefore, […] The post Never Too Young For Colorectal Cancer, With Sandi Stupica appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

Jasmin Mejia has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about Colon Cancer in the Latino Community. An active member of the Arizona chapter of the Colon Cancer Alliance, she was recognized by the Colon Cancer Alliance for her efforts. Here is an excerpt from her interview from their website, ccalliance.org: Why did you get involved as […] The post Raising Awareness About Colon Cancer in the Latino Community, With Jasmin Mejia appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.

In this episode of The Colon Cancer Podcast, Sue Kidera, a stage 4 colon cancer survivor, returns to the show. She discusses her 10 year journey with colon cancer and her experience with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and Lonsurf. Sue also talks about how, and why, she takes such an active role in her […] The post Sue Kidera Returns With an Update on SBRT and Lonsurf appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Anita Mitchell Isler, a stage 4 colon cancer survivor and the woman who founded “Dress in Blue Day.” Anita is also the founder of  Colon STARS,  a non-profit organization who’s mission is to save lives by educating people on the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Join […] The post Founder of “Dress in Blue Day,” Anita Mitchell Isler appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

Stafon Harris-Jackson radiates happiness and positivity. So much so, that you may not know she survived colon cancer twice—years after losing her daughter to childhood cancer. While many may have felt defeated, Stafon uses these experiences to help others through her newly formed cancer foundation and speaking engagements. You may have even spotted the 46-year-old Texas […] The post Inspired By Her Daughter’s Memory, She Battles Colon Cancer appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

Kim Hall Jackson is a seven year survivor of rectal cancer. She was first diagnosed in December 2008, as Stage I. She had a bowel resection and temporary ileostomy. Two weeks after surgery she went to get her staples removed and was informed her cancer had been re-staged to Stage III rectal cancer. She began […] The post http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com/031-2/ (Promoting Colon Cancer Screening in the African American Community, With Kim Hall Jackson) appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.

Marty Andrews was diagnosed with Stage 3 Rectal Cancer at the age of 33. As he tells his story: I was living what I thought to be the normal life of a 33 year-old man. I was married for almost three years and my career had reached a new high. The future looked bright and […] The post Never Too Young for Colorectal Cancer, With Marty Andrews appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

How does someone go from the best day of their life to the worst in under 12 hours? Dr. Tom Marsilje knows. In June, 2012 he was recognized for his work, co-discovering a drug for lung cancer. Hours later a colonoscopy revealed he had colon cancer. During our conversation, Tom discusses his journey. He talks […] The post Fighting Colorectal Cancer as a Patient and Researcher, With Dr. Tom Marsilje appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.

This is part 2 of the 2 part series; The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015. In this episode, Colon Cancer survivors Tony Pace, Claudia Kittock, Chere’ Garcia, Sue Kidera, Mark Aresnault, Amy Marash, Sherri Graves-Smith and Dawn Eicher share their words of hope and inspiration. The post The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015, Part 2 appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

In part one of this two-part podcast, we revisit the words of advice and inspiration from 11 colon cancer, and hereditary colon cancer syndrome, survivors. The post The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015, Part 1 appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

Chere and her family have had one hell of a year. In May 2014 Horacio’s mother, Aurora, was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was heartbreaking news to the family. Chere took initiative to care for aurora by being present day to day, cooking for her, helping with her medications and doctors appointments and so much […] The post http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com/026/ (Staying Positive While Facing Stage 4 Rectal Cancer, With Chere Garcia) appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.

Depending on who you are, you may call her Marisa, “mom” or “The Colon Chick!” Marisa Perez has a passion for colon cancer prevention and an enthusiasm that can get anyone excited about screening. The mother of two has been running a colon cancer screening program for the last nine years and shows no signs […] The post Colon Cancer Alliance September Hero of the Month, Marisa Perez appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).

Dr. Robert Bright has been a member of Mayo Clinic’s staff since 2007. He is a Consultant and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. The post Psycho-Social and Emotional Support For Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers, With Dr. Robert Bright MD appeared first on http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com (The Colon Cancer Podcast).