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Colon Cancer Patient Stories
Topics in This Section
- Ampullary Cancer
- Anorectal Cancer
- Carcinoid Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Ray Beckler
- Richard Bellis
- Maria Carosella
- Deborah Dahl
- Loretta Denofa
- Alajos Fiel
- Rosalie Fox
- Connie Jackley
- William Killian
- Frank McAndrew
- Dolores Poliseno
- Gilbert Rolon
- James Slade
- Alan Stachura
- Paul Zych
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Liver Cancer (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
- Neuroendocrine Cancer of the Spleen
- Pancreatic
- Sister Mary Joseph's Lymph Node
- Small Bowel Cancer
- Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
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Maria Carosella
"I'll never forget the day I was diagnosed with colon cancer. It was February 14, 2002 - my husband's birthday," recalled Maria Carosella. She asked her doctor to perform a colonoscopy because she had been symptomatic for quite some time.
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Deborah Dahl
When Deborah Dahl recalls being in her late 20s and single in 1992, it's probably not what you would expect. After experiencing stomach pains, she went to her doctor, who ordered a colonoscopy.
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Loretta Denofa
"I don't have cancer. I was not treated at Fox Chase Cancer Center, but the doctors there saved my life. How? Because my mom had cancer and Dr. Farma saved her life. My mom is my world. She is my best friend," shared Angela Denofa, whose mother, Loretta, was surgically treated for colon cancer at Fox Chase in 2009.
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Alajos Fiel
In August 2008, 47 year old Alajos (Al) Fiel of Jim Thorpe, PA, had his annual medical check-up and everything seemed fine. His blood work showed border-line anemia, and he had minor discomfort under his right shoulder blade, but nothing seemed serious. Al's doctor recommended an ultrasound to see if his gallbladder was inflamed. Just 2 weeks later, Al's life changed forever. On September 11, 2008, test results showed that Al had stage 4 colon cancer that had spread to his liver, and also revealed tumors the size of tennis balls. "I could not believe this was happening," said Al.
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Rosalie Fox
Although Rosalie Fox was widowed in 1981 at the age of 60, she is far from lonely. Little did she know that just 9 years later, her 6 children would produce 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. That same year, in 1990, Rosalie had her annual physical examination. Blood tests showed that she was anemic. Further testing would determine she had a blockage that was caused by colon cancer.
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