Episode 27 - Advocacy as an Ambassador for Fight CRC
What inspires you to advocate to help others? In this mini episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman welcomes Jeremy Echols, a Stage IV Colon Cancer Survivor and Fight CRC ambassador. They discuss Jeremy's journey, the importance of awareness around colorectal cancer, especially among younger individuals, and the need for self-advocacy in healthcare. Jeremy shares his motivations for becoming a Fight CRC Ambassador and emphasizes the significance of understanding one's own health and symptoms. The conversation highlights the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in younger populations and the importance of early detection and education.
Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
(02:53) Jeremy's Journey with Colorectal Cancer
(05:59) Empowerment in Health Advocacy
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