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    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."

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    Lynch syndrome: Common questions and answers

    Lynch syndrome runs in families from one generation to the next and leads to the most common inherited form of colorectal cancer, also called hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).

    Palliative care’s role in quality of life
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    Palliative care’s role in quality of life

    Whether you are newly diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, or are a survivor of colorectal cancer, you may be grappling with symptoms and side effects, or other related physical and emotional challenges.

    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.

    Gabriel Leblanc rings a bell while wearing a shirt that says, "Secretly hoping chemo gives me superpowers."
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    Gabriel Leblanc: How the Alliance changed my life

    It’s scary to hear the “c” word, especially when you’re only 36. A million questions ran through Gabriel Leblanc’s mind, but only one seemed to matter. “How was I going to get through this?” Gabriel said.

    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?

    The AllyCon thrive logo.
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    Watch session videos from AllyCon 2024

    Watch videos of two major general sessions from AllyCon 2024, the Alliance's patient support conference, which took place in Miami Beach in December.

    Poster presentation at ASCO GI
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    Unmet needs in CRC: Survey results offer hope

    Uncover key survey findings on the unmet psychosocial and physical needs of colorectal cancer patients and survivors, and learn how the Alliance is shaping better care.

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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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