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Manouchka Joseph is the highly motivated new Medical Director for Palliative Medicine at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. She came to Banner in 2014, and under her leadership, the Desert Palliative Medicine Department is growing. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of Arizona, where she facilitates education for Nurse Practitioners […]

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Eight years ago, at the age of 35, Kim Newcomber was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer with metastasis to her lungs. She has been N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease) for 4 years. She stopped by to chat with me at the 2016 Live Your Best Life mCRC Symposium.

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Robin Braverman was diagnosed with colon cancer in August of 2002. She was 41 years young, had a daughter about to enter first grade, and cancer was the last thing on her mind.

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Manouchka Joseph is the highly motivated new Medical Director for Palliative Medicine at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. She came to Banner in 2014, and under her leadership, the Desert Palliative Medicine Department is growing. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of Arizona, where she facilitates education for Nurse Practitioners […]

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In this episode, Colorectal Cancer survivor, Abby Bott, shared her interesting story with me. Here are the links to the articles she mentioned during our conversation: The Discover Magazine article about her experimental fertility preservation procedure. A video of Abby discussing her fertility preservation procedure. I Have Lynch Syndrome Lee:     Hi Abby, welcome to the […]

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In this episode, I interviewed Gladys (Renee) Scott. Renee and I discussed her role as caregiver for her husband, Scott and how she managed her grief after he passed away. Lee: Hi Renee! Welcome to the Colon Cancer Podcast. How are you? Renee: I’m doing well, how are you? Lee: I’m great, thank you so […]

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Dr. Franjo Vladic is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist with the Center For Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center outside of Cleveland, Ohio. He and I discussed Colorecal Cancer screening options as well as issues faced by Colorectal Cancer Patients. Lee: Dr. Vladic, thank you so much for joining me today, and making the time from your […]

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Lee: Hi, Dot, welcome to the show, thank you so much for joining me. How are you? Dot O’Shea: I am well, Lee, thank you for having me. Lee: I feel like I’m talking to a TV star. Dot O’Shea: Oh, shucks. I’m blushing. Lee: So, for those, I think a lot of people who […]

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It’s been 20 years since Kris Thompson was diagnosed with Colon Cancer at the age of 18. From his blog, Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, here’s how Kris told his story: “I’m going to lose my hair?!?!” Those were the first words that came out of my mouth when I learned I had cancer. […]

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Jana’s Story: I was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer on October 30th, 2014 after having complained of rectal bleeding and thin stools to my primary physician for close to a year. Due to my age, 39 at the time, my symptoms were originally discarded as likely hemorrhoids and I was not referred for a […]

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