How I navigated stage 4 colon cancer and a subsequent breast cancer diagnosis
By Bobbye | Guest Contributor
Bobbye, a 65-year-old athlete and scientist, shares how persistent stomach pains led to a Stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis during the pandemic. After undergoing chemotherapy, surgery, and achieving No Evidence of Disease (NED), she found renewed purpose through Shay's Warriors, helping her face a subsequent breast cancer diagnosis with resilience.
How did I survive stage 3b colorectal cancer and secondary metastases?
By Joanna | Guest Contributor
Joanna details her diagnosis of Stage 3b rectal cancer at age 46 after intermittent bleeding was initially dismissed as postpartum hemorrhoids. She describes facing a lung metastasis 18 months later, achieving a 6-year remission through integrative medicine (combining surgery, chemo, targeted therapy, and naturopathic support), and advocating for early colonoscopy screening.