Teri was training to qualify for the Ironman World Championship when she was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2009. Now, over a decade later, she is considered to have no evidence of disease. Teri shares her incredible story of resilience in the hopes of inspiring others and saving lives. She is joined by Washington University gastroenterologist Jean Wang, MD, PhD, to talk about advances in treatment and the importance of early detection.

“This is Cancer” is brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and produced at Spot Content Studio in St. Louis, MO.

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https://siteman.wustl.edu/visiting/patient-and-family-services/siteman-psychology-service/

https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/skin/symptoms-risk-and-prevention/

https://siteman.wustl.edu/prevention/smoking-cessation-program/

https://www.poweredbyhope.org/

https://www.pedalthecause.org/