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In memory of Patrick Beauregard

The Prevent Cancer Foundation® mourns the death of Patrick Beauregard, who died from colorectal cancer on September 6, 2020. He was 32. In September 2017,…

Listen to your body: A young-onset colorectal cancer patient’s journey [Patrick Beauregard]

Patrick Beauregard is a 31-year-old Marine corporal who, at age 29, was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer that had spread to his lungs. With support…

Focus on prevention

Both of my older brothers had colon cancer; the oldest died at 36 and the other lost his colon at 48. This was when my…

Colon cancer survivor: Early detection saved my life

As a health educator working for a cancer program, I knew all too well the guidelines for when one should get screened for various cancers….

Musician's struggle with colon cancer inspires a song of thanks.

I was 53 and decided I should get a colonoscopy. I don’t know why, I just felt like I should, being past the age of…

Colon cancer patient: Screening, early detection saved my life

In October of 2012, I became one of the estimated 1.6 million people that heard the words “you have cancer.” I was diagnosed with colorectal…

Cancer Survivor Story: Take Screening Seriously

I was familiar with cancer as a survivor, having had a melanoma at age 27. I was familiar with cancer as a caregiver. My husband…

Colorectal Screening Story: Patrick and Michael Skehan

The funeral was packed with over 300 people, each one wanting to pay their respects to Patrick Skehan – one of the most light-hearted and…

Part II: The Super Colon Lady Gets a Colonoscopy

Strange as it might seem, it is a good moniker to have if you travel with a 20 ft. long, 8 ft. high giant inflatable…

Part I – The Super Colon Lady Gets A Colonoscopy

So now it’s my turn!  Traveling all over the country with the Prevent Cancer Super Colon® is my job.  Working to bring educational awareness about…