The darkness doesn’t go away overnight. There will be times when it still feels overwhelming but that does not mean you are failing. It does not mean that you are broken, you are NOT BROKEN. You are a person learning to live again, even when it feels impossible. That is strength, resilience, power. This is where you begin again.

This is not the end of your story. Maybe you'll never be the same. Maybe that's not a bad thing. Maybe the person you are becoming is stronger, wiser, and more resilient.

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• Perspectives from lived experiences
• Reflections on treatment, recovery, and survivorship

Get tested now…. don’t wait for symptoms. There are new treatments.

• Early dedection can mean easier treatments and a higher success rate.

• The five-year survival rate for stage 4 colorectal cancer is about 13-18%, per the American Cancer Society.

• Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among adults under the age of 50 in the U.S., per the American Cancer Society.

• There is a growing trend of colorectal cancer patients under 50 being diagnosed at more advanced stages.

• The recommended age to start colorectal cancer screenings is 45.

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Don’t go through your health journey alone.

CaringBridge is a nonprofit, no-cost health platform for family caregivers and the loved ones they support on a health journey. A dedicated space to share updates with everyone at once, we make it easy to active a support network to come together and help heal through community.

Colorectal cancer is the third-most common type of cancer around the world. In the earlier stages, it can be tough to catch. The symptoms, like diarrhea, abdominal pain and anemia, can easily be overlooked or mistaken for another, more benign issue.

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“These include French vanilla flavored creamers, hazelnut creamers, caramel or dessert-style creamers, pumpkin spice seasonal creamers, and sugar-free creamers containing artificial sweeteners. These products often rely on flavor chemicals, oils, and stabilizers rather than natural dairy ingredients to create their creamy texture and taste. Sugar-free versions may seem healthier at first glance, but they often substitute sugar with artificial sweeteners and additional emulsifiers. Some researchers believe these additives can influence the gut microbiome and increase digestive inflammation. Doctors note that frequent consumption of highly processed additives, especially when combined with other ultra-processed foods, may compound long-term health risks.”

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Doctors urge caution over 5 coffee creamers tied to colon cancer risk

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CaringBridge was my lifeline.

When I was diagnosed, so many people were reaching out to ask about my cancer. I was telling my story so many times. Over and over again. I didn’t always want to talk about it but they were concerned and I didn’t want to disappoint anyone. I was so tired and scared but still had to hold it together for them.

CaringBridge offers a great way to connect. It’s free and gives you a way to communicate with everyone all at once in a safe and private space. No more having to individually update people.

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What do cancer patients hide?

NOT BROKEN is a raw, dual-narrative memoir contrasting Diane’s public bravery with the private realities of cancer. An unflinchingly honest memoir exploring the unfiltered physical, emotional, and financial toll of survival.

NOT BROKEN is a deeply moving, dual-narrative memoir that contrasts Diane’s public CaringBridge updates (”What I Did Say”) with her raw, agonizing, and private realities (”What I Didn’t Say”). Diane exposes the profound physical toll of chemotherapy , the terrifying reality of “scanxiety” , and the crushing financial and professional burdens that accompany a terminal diagnosis.

It is a story of terrifying vulnerability, relentless resilience, and the sheer grit required to survive.