Colorectal CancerCONQUER CamHero of HopePatient StoriesCONQUER Cam: A Spotlight on Melissa Marshall
When Melissa Marshall went in for a hip surgery, which she attributed to her being a performer and her age, she discovered she had rectal cancer. Currently in remission and cancer-free, Melissa has launched the No You Cant’cer Foundation and written a song with the same title about her cancer journey.
2017 Hero of Hope Patient Award™ winner
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Last modified: March 5, 2019
