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Meet Brian - a stage III colon cancer survivor, diabetic and world traveler. Sometimes, facing a life-threatening disease can leave you paralyzed with fear. Although you're fighting hard to save your life ... through treatment and beyond it can be scary to live your life. Be inspired by Brian as…

WILTON, N.Y. – Jan. 17, 2013 – Advocating colon cancer awareness and colonoscopy screening isn’t an easy job. Luckily, two women with a passion for colon cancer and a background in marketing have joined the Board of Directors of The Colon Club to help. Danielle Ripley-Burgess, colorectal cancer…

You can imagine our surprise when we sat down with Reagan and asked, "How did you feel when you were diagnosed with colon cancer at age 22?" and her immediate response:  "Relieved." But for someone with colon cancer running through her family and years worth of symptoms and pain, she was happy to…

Yes, it's true. This beautiful gal that's featured as Miss November is a survivor of colon cancer... diagnosed at age 21. The Colon Club was thrilled to meet her and have her model for us in the 2012 Colondar. Read on to learn more about Paige! The BASICS Name: Paige Hartmann Diagnosis: Stage III…

Now although she does have striking resemblance to her, October's model is not Barbara Eden from I Dream of Jeannie. It's Staci Wills, a brave rectal cancer survivor from Canfield, OH. Read on to learn more about this funny, charming survivor we're proud to call one of our own at The Colon Club. The…

Turning the calendar to Mr. September makes us smile anyway, but especially because we get to stare at Adam for the next month. Not only is his story of survivorship inspiring, but his jokes and humor make him extra fun. Enjoy getting to know this latest colon survivor! The BASICS Name: Adam Benlon…

I have been blessed as a survivor. All the people I have met through various colorectal cancer groups are survivors, and many are what I call “thrivers.” Colorectal cancer has hit them hard, but they just keep going. The survivors I have met are just that – survivors. Most of my friends through…

by Staci Wills From the day I was diagnosed until the day I rang the closing bell on chemo, I tried my best to avoid hearing the statistics, small percentages, possible side effects associated with my cancer, but I also avoided other colorectal cancer patients.  That sounds harsh, but I didn’t…

Woo hoo! We are so excited to introduce you to this beautiful young woman, Miss August! Not only is she so cuper cute, but she's also got one of the biggest hearts you'll find. Read on to learn a little bit more about Miss August, Melissa Bates. The BASICS about MELISSA BATES Name: Melissa Bates…

by Staci Wills This week marks my three-year cancerversary – I think? Do you celebrate your cancerversary based on the day you were diagnosed or the day you finished chemo? Three years, in relation to my age (35), is a very short time. Three years goes by so quickly. Major life changes happen in…