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Colorectal Cancer Patient Stories
Shyam's Story
Shyam Thakker lives an incredibly healthy lifestyle teaching Zumba and Bollywood classes. So, when he woke up with calf pain, he never thought anything of it. After extensive blood work, Shyam found out he had colon cancer. With the help of the incredible team at Henry Ford Health Shyam continues to live a positive lifestyle encouraging and motivating others.
Ann's Story
Ann Timm was diagnosed with colon cancer after delaying her screening for 9 months. With the help of Henry Ford doctors and staff she is now able to spend time with the people she loves most her son and daughter. Ann now recommends her friends and family to get colon cancer screenings and the Cologuard test.
Rich's Story
Colon cancer spread to Rich Kynast’s liver and lungs. After 14 months of treatment including chemotherapy and a 10-hour surgery, he’s cancer free. The surgery combined two treatments where the cancer was removed from his rectum, the colon was reattached and an ileostomy was performed.
Deborah's Story
“I want people to know there is so much power in your thoughts, and it’s only a death sentence if you look at it that way.”
Dan's Story
Two years after being diagnosed with stage 3B colon cancer Dan’s scans are cancer free, the CIPN has improved a bit and now he’s writing novels.
Donald's Story
When Donald found out that his stage 4 colon cancer had spread to his liver he remained hopeful. Surgeons teamed-up to remove his cancer and now Donald is looking forward to participating in his favorite spring activities.
Josh's Story
Diagnosed with cancer three times by the age of 37, Josh Smith considers himself to be “the luckiest man alive.”