Colon Cancer Stories

Dylan Cappel died at age 23 of colon cancer. 
He had been training for the Olympics. Millbrae, CA

Your Stories

Colon cancer patients, survivors, and friends and family of those lost to the disease share their stories in this special place dedicated to the cancer experience. By sharing these accounts of courage, endurance, strength and even humor, we hope to create a community of support for everyone affected by this devastating disease.

Faces of Blue: Colon Cancer Awareness Month, 2012

In Loving Memory

Friends and family members of those lost to colon cancer memorialize their loved ones in these stories.

Survivor Stories

Patients who are undergoing cancer treatment, and colon cancer survivors talk about diagnosis, surgery, treatment, side effects and the many ways that colon cancer has changed their lives.

In Loving Memory
Debe StillmanDennis LyleSandee Overson
Karl William LeonardsPatrick LewisJames Martin Solis
Nathan ShatsoffEva Silva MonarrezJesus A. Ramos Rey
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Survivor Stories
Kristin DominiqueKristin DominiqueMichele LongabaughMichele LongabaughGlen MintonGlen Minton
David DubinDavid DubinKristi HolcombKristi HolcombCarol NelsonCarol Nelson
Ann RostkerAnn RostkerColleen MitchellColleen MitchellChristine WalshChristine Walsh
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Share your Story

Tell us about your cancer experience or memorialize a loved one lost to colon cancer. Use our forms as a starting point to share your story.

Donate

Take this opportunity to donate in honor of a loved one or to help the Colon Cancer Coalition raise awareness about the prevention of colon cancer.