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Just Before Baby's Born, Navy Vet Dad, 35, Gets Stage 4 Colon Cancer Diagnosis: How He Persevered Through Aggressive Treatment to Meet Child

Jun 10, 2023 | survivornet.com | Susan Muaddi Darraj |Heather L. Yeo |Daniel Labow |Ben Neel

The Strength of a VeteranJason Randall, a Navy veteran, was only 35 when he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer – just before his new baby was supposed to be born. Jason went through aggressive treatment, which eventually included the removal of part of his colon as well as his rectum, anus and tailbone. One of his doctors advised him to “Keep your eye on the prize” as a way to focus his energy during his treatment.
Young Mom Thought Colon Cancer Symptom Was From Pregnancy

Apr 15, 2023 | survivornet.com | Susan Muaddi Darraj |Heather L. Yeo |Zuri Murrell |Kyle Cologne

Fighting Colon CancerColon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a disease that affects the cells of the colon and/or the rectum. Colon cancer can often be detected by regular screenings, such as a colonoscopy, which both examines the colon and rectum for signs of cancer and removes suspicious polyps, or growths. Charmica Epps, a fundraiser in higher education, was only 34 when she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer, which surprised even her doctor.
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery / Abstract

Mar 8, 2023 | thieme-connect.com | Andrea M. Mesiti |Heather L. Yeo

The use of social media platforms in a professional capacity has grown and presents unique opportunities for women surgeons. Women surgeons face unique obstacles and challenges compared with their male counterparts. Social media has helped women surgeons create an online community and has provided opportunities for mentorship and professional advancement.
How Star Wars Movies Helped 27-Year-Old Man Fight Aggressive Colon Cancer: "It Saved Me" Through Treatment and Depression

Mar 1, 2023 | survivornet.com | Susan Muaddi Darraj |Heather L. Yeo |Zuri Murrell |Kyle Cologne

Staying Strong Through CancerJJ Singleton, a 27-year-old former college football player and CrossFit athlete, didn’t think much of the changes to his bowel habits. But it turned out to be stage 4 colon cancer. Symptoms of colon cancer include a change in bowel habits, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and persistent abdominal pain. Singleton underwent a colectomy and over 100 rounds of chemotherapy to battle the disease.