#270 Beyond the Diagnosis: Survivor, Advocate, Changemaker

About this episode

CiNease Freeman shares her journey as a colorectal cancer survivor and advocate, focusing on raising awareness about young-onset colorectal cancer.

CiNease Freeman is a Richmond, Virginia-based colorectal cancer survivor and advocate, diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer in June 2022 at the age of 28. She is active in raising awareness, particularly around the rise of young-onset colorectal cancer, and is featured in national campaigns.

People in this episode

Host: Pernessa C. Seele

Guest: CiNease Freeman

Topics covered

• colorectal cancer
• survivorship
• advocacy
• health awareness
• young-onset cancer

Keywords

• colorectal cancer
• survivor
• advocate
• young-onset
• health awareness
• Stage 3
• cancer advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Richmond, Virginia

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