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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.

    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.”

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    Jaylee Thomas: Things cancer made me say

    Healing takes time, and it's packed full of ups and downs. I realize I'm not saying anything you don't already know, but it never hurts to hear it again.

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    Jeannie Moore: Dragonflies bring peace

    If you were to visit Jeannie Moore at her home, you’d be hard-pressed to miss the dragonflies. Their image is everywhere — decorating her walls, glimmering across stepping stones in the backyard, and on a blanket she curls up with every night.

    When the doctor is diagnosed
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    When the doctor is diagnosed

    In his mid-40s, Dr. Ben Yokel experienced a partial bowel obstruction. One colonoscopy and CT scan later, Dr. Yokel was told everything’s fine—and to come back for a screening colonoscopy in 10 years.

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    Derek Dienner: A survivor behind the camera

    Earlier this year, six allies traveled to the media capital of the world to share their stories on camera. They were the first allies featured as part of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s Living Legacy Program.

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    Get connected with your allies

    There are many ways to find your community through the Alliance. Try one of our online communities.

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