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Jessica Acosta | Fight CRC
My name is Jessica (she/her), and I was diagnosed with rectal cancer at 29 years old. In February 2023, I had genetic testing done that showe

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Elephants and Tea - March 2025
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Elephants and Tea - Clinical Trials Issue 2
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if someone told me…
if someone told me…I wish someone told me that survivorship would be the hardest part…that it’s like a rollercoaster, except the track

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a common misconception
a common misconception. there’s a sense of shame casted over us, as if we aren’t back to living up to society’s expectations…

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the weight of surviving
the weight of surviving, you take and you take, but you didn’t take me. I’m grateful. I’m fortunate. I’m alive. you take and you take

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8 Tips for Getting Through Intense Medical Treatments, According to Folks Who Have Been There
Chronic illness can take a toll—but it’s possible to make tough appointments a little more bearable.

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