No Symptoms, Active Lifestyle, No Family History, Diagnosed at age 45; Colon Cancer

March is colon cancer awareness month and in this episode, I share my personal story of being diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at the age of 45, despite having NO symptoms, NO family history and living a healthy lifestyle. From the shock and denial to the acceptance and beyond, I take you through my journey and the lessons I've learned along the way. Hi! I’m Cindy and I’m a cancer survivor who started my journey last March as an artist at the age of 61. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with any type of cancer, this video is for you. Share your own experiences and thoughts in the comments below! My story: Dairy of a Madd Polyp:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nMTJTP9hd7BS-_87G3TqztZSP6DXtmI1/view?usp=sharing Important phone #’s: • National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service: Call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Monday through Friday, 9 AM–9 PM ET. You can also email NCIinfo@nih.gov. • American Cancer Society: Call 1-800-227-2345, available 24/7. You can also use the free ACS CARES app to get personalized information and support. • Cancer Support Community: Call (888) 793-9355. The NCI's Cancer Information Service is a free and confidential service that provides information on a range of cancer topics. The American Cancer Society offers information, answers, and hope 24/7. The Cancer Support Community offers education, advocacy, and research. Cancer Support Community: Education, Advocacy, Research: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org Call Our Helpline (888) 793-9355. National Cancer Institute: https://www.cancer.gov • Call 1-800-4-CANCER. (1-800-422-6237) Monday–Friday. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Live Chat. LiveHelp. Monday–Friday. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. ACS CARES™ | American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/acs-cares.html American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/ • Call 1-800-227-2345, available 24/7. You can also use the free ACS CARES app to get personalized information and support. Colon Cancer Alliance: https://colorectalcancer.org/ Helpline (877) 422 2030 Colon Cancer Foundation: https://coloncancerfoundation.org/ (914) 305-6674 Colontown: Home - COLONTOWN One Cancer Place One Cancer Place – Help Us Unleash the Informed Patient Movement Lynch Syndrome: Alive and Kick’n: https://www.aliveandkickn.org #Inspiration, #educational, #senior, #seniorwatercolorist, #watercolor, #howto, Colon cancer, age 45, Latina, Cancer story