Lynne Smith Fund

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Plea Hits National Headlines

Today we were honored by a visitor from a national blogsite that is designed to assist people dignosed with cancer. As a result of visiting this blog they have published Lynne's story and we are delighted to report that many people are being touched by Lynne's story and will now be made aware of the need to get screened early for colon cancer. Please visit their website and let them know we appreciate the exposure. Hopefully someone will read the article and be moved to get screened. Keep spreading the word, we can save lives. Also if you think you can get Lynne's story featured anywhere please contact us.

www.thecancerblog.com/category/colon-and-rectal-cancer

or Google: www.thecancerblog.com/

click on "Colon Cancer". Lynne's Picture is featured along with her story.

Remember the key symptoms for Colon Cancer are;

1. Most common symptom - no symtom at all
2. Change in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, narrow stools)
3. Unexplained weight loss, vomitting, lack of energy, unexplained anemia
4. Blood (often not visible) in the stool (poop) or from rectum (bum)
5. Abdominal pain/discomfort (gas, bloating, cramps, feeling that the bowel doesn't empty completely)

Lynne thought her symptoms were common related to pregnancy/childbirth.