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    A patient and her mother battle CRC together

    Nicole and Chris, a daughter and mother, recount their experiences as Nicole was diagnosed with colon cancer — and how themed hats have lifted their spirits.

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    Video: What new CRC patients need to know

    Representatives from the Alliance the Cancer Support Community detail the top 10 things you should know about colorectal cancer diagnosis, treatment, and much more.

    Nicole Obenski: Colitis to cancer to free
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    Nicole Obenski: Colitis to cancer to free

    Nicole Obenski’s story began 16 years ago with a case of salmonella poisoning from a popular chain restaurant. Little did she know a few chicken fingers would change the course of her life.

    Diagnosed at 17
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    Diagnosed at 17

    At 17, most teenagers are a hub of energy, busily taking on the challenges of college prep, managing friends and a budding social life. For Jessica Joseph, a stage III colorectal cancer diagnosis in December 2016 shifted her focus to advocacy on what was once popularly considered an "old man's disease."

    Laura Cain and her husband relax in red Adirondack chairs.
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    Laura Cain: I had to let him be sick

    It was hard to be completely happy about anything. But, I leaned on my faith, and, somehow, we lived day to day without cancer always being the center of attention. 

    What is Immunoscore?
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    What is Immunoscore?

    This new technology could refine the prognosis of stage II and some low-risk stage III colon cancer patients and provide doctors with additional information when making decisions about chemotherapy treatment.

    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.”

    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.

    Kangol Kid: The New Look for Hip Hop and Cancer
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    Kangol Kid: The new look for hip hop and cancer

    After a recent diagnosis with stage III colon cancer, the 54-year-old Kangol aims to challenge the way many Black men deal with this disease — which, he said, is with silence and suck-it-up attitudes.

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