When Shirley Palazzo was diagnosed with colon cancer during a regular colonoscopy, she was shocked and adamant about having her surgery right away.
Shirley knows getting screened saved her life. Her experience has given her the strength to talk about what she went through. She encourages others to go to the doctor regularly and be strict about health screenings.
Shirley's husband Michael was by her side as caregiver throughout her colon cancer treatment.
Watch as Shirley and Michael tell their stories in their own words.Video List
- Meet Shirley, Colorectal Cancer Survivor.
- When were you diagnosed with colorectal cancer?
- What was your reaction when you learned you had cancer and needed surgery?
- What was your experience like at Moffitt?
- What was life like for you just before surgery?
- How did you feel emotionally after the surgery?
- How has life changed since your surgery?
- Who cared for and supported you?
- Has your cancer journey made you stronger?
- What are your fears?
- Do you have a message for others with cancer?
- eet Michael, Caregiver for Shirley, Colorectal Cancer Survivor.
- Did you ask others for help while caring for Shirley?
- Do you have a message for other caregivers?
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