Can you imagine being 20 weeks pregnant and being told you must start chemotherapy immediately? This happened to Betsy Henson. Betsy began feeling extremely weak. After several visits to the emergency room, for what she thought were severe hemorrhoids, her doctor ordered a colonoscopy. Her worst fears were realized when it was discovered she had…
Show NotesRobin McGee was diagnosed with stage 3C rectal cancer after years of bungled and inadequate medical attention. Later on, she discovered that the best-practice chemotherapy was not available in Nova Scotia, Canada, where she lives. After her very delayed diagnosis, she reached out to her community using a blog entitled “Robin‘s Cancer Olympics.” The uplifting and humorous…
Show NotesFor several years, Kimberly Bishop was told by her doctor, despite obvious symptoms, that she was too young to have colorectal cancer. As her symptoms worsened, her doctor finally sent her for a colonoscopy where a 13cm cancerous polyp was discovered at the recto-sigmoid junction. Kimberly was just 34 when she was diagnosed with rectal…
Show NotesDaniel Shockley is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. At the age of 50 he was diagnosed with AFAP, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. AFAP is a subtype of a condition known as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), which causes an increased number of colon polyps, and therefore, an increased risk of colon cancer in the people…
Show NotesWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Colon Cancer Podcast. Join me as I share the story of how cancer has been a part of my life, for most of my life. Lee Silverstein introduces the listeners to The Colon Cancer Podcast. Lee will take you through his incredible journey with cancer, which began when…
Show NotesIn this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Anita Mitchell Isler, a stage 4 colon cancer survivor and the woman who founded “Dress in Blue Day.” Anita is also the founder of Colon STARS, a non-profit organization who’s mission is to save lives by educating people on the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Join…
Show NotesMichael Sapienza founded Chris4Life in honor of his mother, Christine Sapienza, who lost her battle with colon cancer in 2009. The mission of Chris4Life is: What I Learned from Michael Sapienza One person can make an impact. Chris4Life has grown and now sponsors major events across the country to raise money to support colon cancer…
Show NotesCandace Henley says she was “Superwoman” prior to her colon cancer diagnosis. The mother of five children, she worked out at the gym, drove a bus for the Chicago Transit Authority and was involved in her church. When she was diagnosed with stage IIB colon cancer the effects were devastating; not just physically, but also…
Show NotesGeorgia Hurst is the founder of I Have Lynch Syndrome, Inc. As stated on her website Ellen Matloff is the President and CEO of My Gene Counsel. “My Gene Counsel will translate the jargon behind the latest breakthrough on the evening news and tell you what it really means for you and your family.” During…
Show NotesEd Yakacki III was diagnosed with colon cancer at the young age of 30. Ed faced two battles; conquering the physical effects of colon cancer, and conquering the psychological effects of colon cancer after treatment. Trying to go back to a “normal” life after treatment is a serious issue for many cancer survivors. Like many…
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