Check out Kasey Mattison, Miss August 2014… at 26 years old, Kasey Mattison was told, “you have cancer.” Her plans for starting a family went on hold as she underwent surgery, chemo and radiation. http://i57.tinypic.com/zlu8sx.jpg Treatment went smoothly, but life after cancer brought unexpected hur...

"Dysfunctional Communication"... we have all experienced it! Leighann Dunn Sturgin, 2015 Colondar 2.0 Model, is joining The Colon Club as a regular monthly blog contributor on The Colon Club web-site. While she's written a couple of blogs previously, we feel this is her best work yet and s...

Clinical Research Support Services is organizing a market study amongst colorectal cancer patients for a new treatment that is in development. In-person interviews will be 90 minutes on: Monday July 28th and Tuesday July 29th, 2014 in Boston Tuesday August 5th and Wednesday August 6th in Chicago Aug...

Although the colorectal cancer community is making progress with awareness and support, it is with a very heavy heart that we announce Melissa Bates - Miss Aug. 2012, passed away yesterday. Melissa was diagnosed at 20 yrs. old with stage III rectal cancer, which later progressed to stage IV. She was...

What does your July look like? Our looks like this… http://i61.tinypic.com/rk62wy.jpg Turn your Colondars to Marty Andrews, Mr. July 2014, diagnosed at 33 with stage III rectal cancer. Marty is a true warrior that took control of his own diagnosis. With no family history and doctors not taking him s...

Check out the FB page for a new ABC show, Chasing Life - about a young adult cancer patient. They consulted with our friends at Stupid Cancer on the topic - you may see a character wearing a Stupid Cancer t-shirt in some episodes. Michael's Mission and The Colon Club work together to raise awareness...

New rectal cancer clinical trial at Johns Hopkins for patients with rectal cancer that has not spread to other organs. Please view the following video on You Tube for more information:

http://youtu.be/cSH9oJL9Ot8

Today, after honoring our beloved survivors yesterday, The Colon Club is highlighting an important section of Michael's Mission website dedicated to surviving - and thriving - with an ostomy. Michael's Mission is proud to share Uncover Ostomy, a blog written by a brave young woman, Jessica Grossman,...

The CDC is looking for real people to appear in ads about the health effects of smoking cigarettes. $2,500 + travel expenses if you qualify.

Thank you for sharing your story with us. By sharing your mother's journey, you will continue to help others in similar situations that are seeking guidance, information, and peace. I am so very sorry for what you, your mother and your family have endured due to this disease. I sincerely wish I coul...

If you are in Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Texas, you can give back to The Colon Club by simply doing what you are already doing: paying your energy bill. The Colon Club has partnered with Stream Energy. Their unique "Power Up! Program" helps raise funds by p...

I received an email today thanking me for our web site and message board, and how much it makes a difference in so many peoples lives! Since you are the ones that make Colon Talk such a special, informative and inspiring family to be a part of, I thought I would share their comments with you! Thank ...

I wish I had something meaningful and profound to say that wasn't cliche or sound insincere, but when it comes to a loved one passing, there just are no words worthy enough. I am however, grateful that you had the opportunity to experience a relationship so grand and beyond what many others only lon...

I am beyond deeply saddened to let all of you know that Tonya Floyd, Miss October 2014 Colondar Model, has passed. I received word early this morning. Her family was very private about her condition and I ask that each of you respect that. Once I am given the funeral arrangements, I will pass them o...