The Walk to End Colon Cancer with Brianna Mercker and Natalie Phelps
Update: 2024-08-26
Description
In this episode, Lauren is joined by Brianna Mercker and Natalie Phelps to talk all about their upcoming Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer. They each share their personal experiences being diagnosed with young-onset colorectal cancer, initial signs and symptoms to look out for, why raising awareness is so critical, the importance of colorectal cancer screening, and how the community can participate in the upcoming walk. With what they have planned, it's clear they've set out to make this Walk an empowering, accessible, meaningful, and fun experience for the entire community!
Additional Resources:
- Colorectal Cancer Alliance
- Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer
- Mariners Event: Strike Out Colorectal Cancer Day
- Related Encompassing Cancer podcast episodes:
- Raising awareness about early-onset colorectal cancer and screening with Anita Mitchell Isler (3/4/24)
- Parenting and communicating with children through a colorectal cancer diagnosis with Esther Hyun (3/11/24)
- Tips for preparing for a colonoscopy with Michael Schofield (3/18/24)
- Colorectal cancer screening (FIT Kits, colonoscopy, Cologuard) and reducing health disparities with Dr. Rachel Issaka, MD, MAS (3/25/24)
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