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This is part 2 of the 2 part series; The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015. In this episode, Colon Cancer survivors Tony Pace, Claudia Kittock, Chere’ Garcia, Sue Kidera, Mark Aresnault, Amy Marash, Sherri Graves-Smith and Dawn Eicher share their words of hope and inspiration. The post The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015, Part 2 appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast .

In part one of this two-part podcast, we revisit the words of advice and inspiration from 11 colon cancer, and hereditary colon cancer syndrome, survivors. The post The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015, Part 1 appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast .

Chere and her family have had one hell of a year. In May 2014 Horacio’s mother, Aurora, was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was heartbreaking news to the family. Chere took initiative to care for aurora by being present day to day, cooking for her, helping with her medications and doctors appointments and so much […] The post Staying Positive While Facing Stage 4 Rectal Cancer, With Chere Garci...

Depending on who you are, you may call her Marisa, “mom” or “The Colon Chick!” Marisa Perez has a passion for colon cancer prevention and an enthusiasm that can get anyone excited about screening. The mother of two has been running a colon cancer screening program for the last nine years and shows no signs […] The post Colon Cancer Alliance September Hero of the Month, Marisa Perez appeared first...

Dr. Robert Bright has been a member of Mayo Clinic’s staff since 2007. He is a Consultant and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. The post Psycho-Social and Emotional Support For Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers, With Dr. Robert Bright MD appeared first on The Colon Cancer P...

Shannon Lee-Sin is a 4 yr. survivor of colorectal cancer. She stopped by to chat with me during Live Your Best Life 2015, the Colon Cancer Alliance conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The post Conversation With 4 yr. Colon Cancer Survivor Shannon Lee-Sin appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast .

A former college football player and high school football coach, Steve has had to endure and overcome many challenges associated with IBD and colon cancer. Steve is a speaker who has the ability to share, connect and motivate his audiences. His message is this: When you make that decision to fight, you will find you have a […] The post Interview With 8 yr. Colon Cancer Survivor, “Coach” Steve Abra...

Dr. David Greenwald is currently the Director of Clinical Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He is also a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.  Previously, he was Fellowship Program Director in Gastroenterology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine for nearly […] The post Latest Advances in P...

Dr. Tomislav [Tom] Dragovich is a Division Chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ (MD Anderson Partner Institution) and an Adj. Professor at the Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In addition to this he is a Medical Director for Clinical […] The post Advanced Treatment Options, With To...

Terri Taylor is a registered dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. She is a graduate of Arizona State University and Presbyterian Hospital Dallas dietetic internship. Terri is the nutrition educator for the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Honor Health. Her practice includes individual nutrition counseling, nutrition and cooking classes and community speaking […] The po...

Mark Arsenault is a six-year survivor of colon cancer. He was diagnosed with Stage III colorectal cancer in July, 2009. He underwent chemo and radiation therapy, followed by surgery (anterior resection) in November, 2009, another round of chemo followed by “takedown” surgery in April, 2010. He wrote a blog about his experiences through his journey. […] The post Semicolon: Memoir of a Colon Cancer...

Sherri Graves Smith is the author of three children’s books series. In 2014 Sherri introduced a new series called “Lil’ Sherri” in which the author, as a six-year-old, narrates age-appropriate books about life lessons. Her first series, “Game Day Rules,” consists of more than 40 books licensed by colleges and professional teams in which the […] The post Writing Children’s Books While Battling Stag...

Amy Marash is a colon cancer survivor. She works as a visual artist at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center, Arts-In-Medicine program. Her book,  Cancer Is So Funny! contains emotional cartoon sketches that convey Amy’s feelings about her experience with colon cancer. Check out Amy’s blog: Cancer is So Funny Visit Amy’s Facebook page Download […] The post Cancer is So Funny, With Amy Marash...

Claudia Kittock is a 10 year survivor of colon cancer. She experienced wonderful care, rigorous treatment and “the outcome we all pray for.”  The most shocking part of the experience was to discover that once the treatments were over, her journey had just begun. Healing her body and soul was a long and arduous process […] The post Easing the Effects of Colon Cancer Through Running, With Claudia Ki...

George and LaTashia Kiel founded the Kiel Colon Cancer Foundation in memory of George’s mother who lost her battle with Colon Cancer at the age of 59. The mission of the Kiel Colon Cancer Foundation is to educate the public about colon cancer, support colon cancer research, advocate for appropriate screening measures and encourage healthy lifestyle choices. The signature […] The post Kiel Colon Ca...

Jean DiCarlo-Wagner faced Stage IIIC colon cancer in 2003, with her doctors giving her a 50/50 chance for five-year survival. Fortunately, her surgery and chemotherapy were successful, but her journey from diagnosis to recovery was challenging. After a 20-year career as an education resource specialist, her diagnosis and poor prognosis forced her to retire. However, […] The post Easing the Effects...

Todd Spurrier has spent 19 months riding his Ducati motorcycle over 57, 000 miles all over America to raise awareness for FAP (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis) and Colorectal Cancer. As he states on his website, Destinationxride.org: Here are some of the organizations that have been important to Todd and his mission: The Colon Cancer Alliance Ducati […] The post Riding His Motorcycle To Raise Aware...

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 […] The post Pregnant and on Chemotherapy, With Bets...

Robin 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 […] The post The Cancer...

For 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 […] The post You’re Never Too Young for Colorectal Cancer, wi...

Daniel 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 […] The post Choosing to Lead a Positive Life With AFAP, With Daniel Sho...

Welcome 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 […] The post My Life With Cancer, With Lee Silverstein appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast...

In 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 […] The post Founder of National “Dress in Blue Day,” Anita Mitchell a...

Michael 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 […] The post Chris4LIfe Founder and President, Michael Sapienza ap...

Candace 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 […] The post From Homelessness to Colon Cancer Advocate, With Candace Henley...