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    Marietta Barrett: She would be smiling
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    Marietta Barrett: She would be smiling

    If the story of Cookies4Chris, an annual fundraiser held in memory of Chris Sapienza, were a movie, it might start during the Vietnam War era.

    Craig Melvin greets his brother on stage at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance's Blue Hope Bash.
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    Craig Melvin: A brother, an advocate

    In many ways, national broadcast journalist Craig Melvin is like every ally. What sets him apart is his ability to share Lawrence’s journey with millions of viewers.

    Chris McNamara: Just go out and do it
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    Chris McNamara: Just go out and do it

    Some would say it’s ill-advised to go on a date with an empty stomach, and that’s why Chris McNamara, on his way to one, stopped for a hot dog.

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    Recovery after your surgery

    While minimally invasive surgery has been shown to be as safe as open surgery, the recovery is expected to be faster and the risk of infection following surgery is smaller.

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    Cancer’s miracle responders: Why am I still alive?

    The exact scientific answer to my existential question, “Why am I still alive?” is still in the hands of researchers. What we do know is that “miracle responders” - like me - have a special relationship between our DNA, current treatment therapies and our cancer type.

    7 Tips for Managing a Cancer Diagnosis
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    Six tips for getting your doctor to understand you

    What do you do when you're trying to get through to your doctor, but you think he or she isn’t hearing you? What if you're trying to advocate for yourself, but you feel like your doctor doesn’t understand your concerns?

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