Colorectal CancerHero of HopeMisconceptions About Colorectal Cancer

Melissa Marshall aims to correct common misconceptions people have about colorectal cancer and ostomy bags and hopes to empower other colorectal cancer survivors to overcome any shame they may feel.
Video Library – January 4, 2018 2017 Hero of Hope Patient Award™ winner
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