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After stage-three colon cancer left him feeling broken, Bill Maeda found healing through gentle movement and became a viral fitness influencer with 2.2 million followers. His unconventional approach proves fitness doesn't require perfection or punishment. #
Scientists discovered that colorectal cancer carries a unique microbial signature that sets it apart from all other cancers, opening new possibilities for diagnosis and personalized treatment. The finding challenges decades of assumptions about how microbes interact with tumors.
Demetria Whiting, who beat colon cancer 15 years ago, walked inside the ropes with golf legend Bernhard Langer at a tournament celebrating survivors. Now she's helping hundreds of others find community through their cancer journeys.
Ian Ferguson, 37, had zero symptoms when standard bloodwork revealed microscopic blood loss that led doctors to discover early-stage colon cancer. His story highlights how routine screening can save lives, especially as colorectal cancer rates surge among younger adults.
Troy Thompson's postponed 2020 colonoscopy turned into a Stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis, but his story is saving lives. Now in remission after 20 rounds of chemotherapy, he's urging everyone over 45 to schedule their screening.
Justin Lewis fought for a colonoscopy at 34 and discovered Stage 2A colon cancer that had been growing for a decade. Now three years cancer-free, the Chula Vista man is on a mission to save lives by urging Black men to get screened early.
Becky Grubb was told she had stage IV colon cancer the day before her 40th birthday. Five years later, she's working full time, raising two kids, and living proof that advanced cancer can become a manageable chronic condition.
A 45-year-old police detective walked into his colonoscopy laughing with his wife. Minutes later, he heard the words "you have cancer" and his world changed forever.
After ignoring months of warning signs, 57-year-old Darren Mulcahy fainted in his kitchen and discovered he had advanced colon cancer. Today he's cancer-free and sharing his story to encourage others to get screened early.
A 26-year-old sheet metal worker ignored blood in his stool until pain forced him to the ER, where doctors found Stage IV colon cancer. Five years later, after a groundbreaking liver transplant, David Lyon is cancer-free and helping other young adults recognize the warning signs.
Jennifer Lava survived stage 4 colon cancer three times since age 34, proving young people need screenings too. Her story is saving lives by raising awareness about early-onset colorectal cancer. ---
Jennifer Lava has faced stage 4 colon cancer four times since age 34, defying survival odds with laughter and resilience. Her story proves that even in the darkest moments, hope and humor can be powerful medicine.
A beloved Capital Region singer is using her powerful voice to inspire others after surviving colon cancer. Keri Alonzo shared her story of strength on NewsChannel 13, offering hope to patients battling the disease.
After beating colon cancer at 41, Robert Stricklin moved back to Rochester with a mission: restart the city's beloved cancer awareness 5K that disappeared during the pandemic. The July race will fund grants for local families battling colorectal cancer.
After beating stage 4 colon cancer at 35, Kate Joyal struggled with anxiety until a special program helped her reclaim joy for herself and her two young children. The SMART program at Mass General Brigham has helped over 80 cancer survivors each year since 2017 manage the emotional challenges after treatment ends.
A 46-year-old Albany woman who beat stage 3 colon cancer is teaming up with her surgeon to spread a message that could save thousands of lives. Their mission: get people screened before it's too late.
A stage 4 colon cancer survivor's testimony helped Mississippi unanimously pass legislation requiring insurance to cover life-saving biomarker testing. The bill now awaits the governor's signature to help thousands of cancer patients access personalized treatment.
Allison Solomon didn't ignore her symptoms at 37, and that decision saved her life. Now in remission, she's helping spread awareness that colon cancer is rising in younger adults.
A forgotten blood donation from 2016 led researchers to discover Dennis Massimo had Lynch syndrome and stage III colon cancer at 42. The early catch likely saved his life.
Nick Leeson was given a 60% chance of surviving five years after his colon cancer diagnosis in prison. Nearly three decades later, he's cancer-free and sharing the mindset that saved his life.
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