From Engineer to Advocate: David Russo's Journey Creating Cheeky Charity
From Siemens engineer to healthcare advocate: David Russo's journey creating Cheeky Charity to improve LGBTQ+ cancer awareness and eliminate screening barriers.
Cheeky Charity: Q&A on LGBTQ+ Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Learn about LGBTQ+ colorectal cancer awareness with Cheeky Charity founders. Get screening guidelines, advocacy tips, and resources for the LGBTQ+ community.
Survivor Spotlight: Jessica Acosta on Rectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Living with Intention
Jessica Acosta shares her powerful rectal cancer survivor story, from navigating a rare genetic diagnosis at 29 to advocating for early detection, equitable care, and the power of self-advocacy through groundbreaking immunotherapy.
From Lynch Syndrome to Leading Change: A Q&A with CRC Advocate Zakela Mickens
Zakela J. Mickens lost her brother to colon cancer at 28 and discovered she has Lynch syndrome. Now a Fight CRC Ambassador, she shares her journey from caregiver to advocate and offers practical advice for organizing community health events to raise awareness.
Surviving Young Onset Colorectal Cancer: Allison Rosen's Story
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 32, Allison Rosen shares her journey from misdiagnosis to advocacy, offering insights on symptoms, treatment decisions, and resources for young patients while highlighting the importance of early detection.
Brooks Bell on Making Colonoscopies Fashionable and Saving Lives
Cancer survivor Brooks Bell is revolutionizing colorectal health awareness through fashion. Learn how her company Worldclass Clothing is breaking stigmas, starting conversations, and funding colonoscopies for underinsured communities—all with style.
Colorectal Cancer Research, Health Inequities, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Fola May
YMyHealth speaks with Dr. Fola May about colorectal cancer disparities and the power of prevention.
When Joy and Heartbreak Collide: A Caregiver's Journey through Love, Pregnancy, and Cancer
Jen French shares her extraordinary journey as a pregnant caregiver after her wife's colorectal cancer diagnosis at age 32. Learn about young-onset colorectal cancer, the importance of healthcare advocacy, and finding hope through profound loss.
Advancing Colorectal Cancer Research through Advocacy
Fight CRC Research Advocate and Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Survivor, Allison Rosen, MS, shares her unique perspective as a researcher with 12 years of basic cancer research experience and as a patient and cancer survivor on the value of advocating for research as a means to advancing colorectal cancer treatments methods of early colorectal cancer detection, and ultimately saving lives.
Navigating Scanxiety with Mental Health Counselor in Training Valerie Johnson
Learn about scanxiety with mental health counselor Valerie Johnson. Discover what causes this common but rarely discussed issue, and practical coping strategies for managing anxiety before, during, and after medical tests.
Fight CRC's 2025 Call-on Congress and Initiatives: A Q&A with Ben White
Fight CRC's Federal Policy Manager Ben White discusses the 2025 Call-on Congress event, rising colorectal cancer rates among young adults, and how to get involved in CRC advocacy.
Cancer Art: Rhonda Miller's Palette of Survival and Hope
Learn more about artist Rhonda Miller’s journey with breast cancer and how her art has helped her heal.
From Routine Check-Up to Thyroid Cancer Survivor
Read on to hear Carly Flumer's story about being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 27 years old after a routine primary care checkup and having no symptoms.
Closing the Gap: Addressing Age-Related Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening
Explore millennial access to colorectal cancer screening, genetic testing implications, and how to address healthcare disparities for young adults.
Life as a Caregiver: Balancing Roles as a Husband and Father
In the face of his wife’s cancer diagnosis, see how Matt Ames balanced being a husband, father, and caregiver.
Medulloblastoma Survivor’s Story
Read on to hear Mikaya Franklin’s story about being diagnosed with medullobastoma at 22 years old.
Randalynn Vasel: My Ovarian Cancer Story
Ovarian cancer survivor Randalynn Vasel's journey from diagnosis at 36 to advocacy, detailing treatment challenges, lifestyle adjustments and empowering women's health.
Fight CRC Call-on Congress Recap
YMyHealth attended Fight CRC’s 2024 Call-On-Congress. Keep reading to learn more about what went on and the latest facts and figures.
Being a Mom with Cancer: Sarah's Story
Hear the perspective of Sarah Broadus, mom of four, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. She shares her diagnosis, treatment journey, and advocacy work as a Fight CRC Ambassador.
From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Jack Birren's Inspiring Journey with CRC
YMyHealth sits down with colorectal cancer survivor, Jack Birren, to learn more about his story.