Colon cancer found me

Colon cancer found me

How I became a patient advocate At 67 years old I should be taking up retirement, but suddenly I have a new career – cancer patient advocate. I was not looking for a new job, but it found me. Or rather cancer found me. In 2015 I was diagnosed with colon cancer. It...
More than just a walk

More than just a walk

On the 8th of January, over 2 500 people came together in 275 cities across 55 different countries for the 3rd annual World Cancer Walk. It was a day full of connections, support, healing, love, and unity. What brought us together was our understanding. An...
Cancer is not always pink

Cancer is not always pink

Unlike breast cancer, awareness about colorectal cancer (CRC) was almost non-existent in Lebanon before the inception of SAID NGO, which was founded in 2016 (Decree 324/2016). SAID NGO is the only organisation in Lebanon working to prevent others from going through...