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The Diagnosis Hit Hard… But the Reality of Cancer Hit Even Harder

“My Colon Cancer Journey: Part 2 — The Reality Check” By Veronica Barber-Moore Cancer — such an ugly word. Cancer — she can be an adjective or a noun. Cancer — she is not selective. Cancer — she forces you to decide quickly whether you will fold or fight. Cancer — stop avoiding her; at…

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My Colon Cancer Journey: Part 1 — The Discovery  

By Veronica Barber‑Moore/Simpson County Native I’ve always considered myself a healthy person. I exercised regularly, avoided fried and processed foods, and replaced many of my old eating habits with protein shakes and cleaner choices. So when I first noticed a strange, foul odor after my bowel movements, I brushed it off, assuming it was tied…

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