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    Filmmaker Kevin Munroe: “How’s Your Rectum Doing?”
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    Filmmaker Kevin Munroe: “How’s your rectum doing?”

    In December of 2020, I was diagnosed with stage IIIb colorectal cancer at age 48. And if you ever wondered how hard it is to fly under the radar fighting cancer while going through a global pandemic, the answer is “a lot easier than you think.”

    Feb 19, 2022
    Perspectives on Robotic Surgery for Colorectal Procedures
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    Perspectives on robotic surgery for colorectal procedures

    Open surgery is the most common type of surgery in the United States. But given advancements in surgical technology, it may not be the best thing for all patients. The good news is colorectal patients may have other minimally invasive surgical options.

    Jan 25, 2022
    Insurers to Cover Colonoscopies after Positive Stool-Based Tests 
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    Insurers to cover colonoscopies after positive stool-based tests 

    The Affordable Care Act requires all preventive screenings be covered by insurance companies with no cost-sharing for their members.

    Jan 17, 2022
    Study Examines Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake in Black Men 
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    Study examines colorectal cancer screening uptake in Black men 

    Non-Hispanic Black men have the worst colorectal cancer survival rates of any demographic group, and they are less likely than their non-Hispanic White counterparts to get screened.

    Jan 19, 2022
    Rosonja Seay: Telling Her Daughter’s Story, Believing in Change
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    Rosonja Seay: Telling her daughter’s story, believing in change

    “We need to end this disease because it is impacting families,” Rosonja says. “I know my child’s death can not be in vain. She didn’t live to tell the story, so I have to tell the story.”

    Apr 25, 2022
    Jules Berg: Finding My Heroes at the DC ScopeItOut 5K
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    Jules Berg: Finding my heroes at the DC ScopeItOut 5K

    My heart was near exploding with joy as I looked around at my friends who had come to support me as a colorectal cancer survivor.

    Apr 22, 2022
    Winemaker’s Wife Diagnosed Four Times — Now They’re Giving Back
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    Winemaker’s wife diagnosed four times — now they’re giving back

    As the owner of Napa, California-based ONE Flock Wines, Jason was struck with an idea: Every bottle of the 2020 ONE Flock wine sold — both the red and sauvignon blanc — will benefit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

    Feb 21, 2022
    Tips for coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment
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    Tips for coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment

    A cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging for both the body and the mind. Many patients describe difficult emotions such as loneliness, anger, guilt, sadness, and worry, in addition to feeling overwhelmed with uncertainty about their health and other areas of their life. 

    Sep 16, 2019
    Mike Quinn: Temporary discomfort over uncertainty and fear
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    Mike Quinn: Temporary discomfort over uncertainty and fear

    Two stories occurring decades apart bookend one Virginia survivor’s journey with colorectal cancer. The first story takes place shortly before humans walked on the moon. The last happened just the other day. 

    Aug 28, 2019
    Talking to your children about cancer
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    Talking to your children about cancer

    Trying to communicate with a child or teenager has challenges of its own, and adding cancer to the mix can make things even more complex. However, we know that open communication between family members has a very positive effect on a child’s well-being. Here are some tips on talking to your children about cancer during this demanding time.

    Aug 26, 2019
    How to control fear and anxiety about cancer returning
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    How to control fear and anxiety about cancer returning

    A normal and common response to the stress of a cancer diagnosis—especially after treatment completes—is to worry about it happening again. When cancer comes back it is called a recurrence, and fear and anxiety about recurrence can take many shapes and strike at any time.

    May 22, 2019
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    Michelle Swanson: I know he is by my side

    After her husband's death, Michelle Swanson got to work, along with others at Turner Construction, planning a golf tournament in his memory.

    Mar 5, 2018
    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.

    Mar 5, 2018
    Woman holding an illustration of a colon above her abdomen.
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    What are the differences between colon cancer and rectal cancer?

    Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have a lot in common — including some symptoms — but they are different, depending on where they originate.

    Nov 6, 2017
    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.

    Mar 29, 2018
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    Anita Mitchell: Bridging the gap to awareness

    The first Dress in Blue Day took place on March 8.

    Mar 1, 2018
    Paula Chambers Raney: Screening would have made all the difference
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    Paula Chambers Raney: Screening would have made all the difference

    Houston ally Paula Chambers Raney married her wife, Laura, on the High Line in New York City in October 2014. But the wedding celebration was short-lived.

    Apr 30, 2019
    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.

    Apr 12, 2019
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    Is colorectal cancer preventable with screening?

    Colon cancer and rectal cancer affect people of all ages, ethnicities, and lifestyles—no one is immune.

    Mar 27, 2019
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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.

    Mar 4, 2019
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