Awareness

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Colonoscopy Prep: Don’t Believe The Hype

I knew that a colonoscopy remained the best option for colorectal cancer screening given its thoroughness and the opportunity to remove any polyps that may have developed. I also knew that provided I would get the all-clear from my physician following the procedure, I wouldn’t need to think about another colonoscopy for a decade. But with the good comes the potentially uncomfortable. ~Ed Sieger

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COPD Explained

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 16 million people in the United States suffer from COPD, and millions more are undiagnosed. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that obstructs airflow in the lungs. Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including COPD, are the sixth leading cause of death. Although COPD cannot be cured, the symptoms can be treated.

Olympus team at previous Tour De Tush Event

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A New Spin on the Tour de Tush: National, Virtual, and Goal Attainable

The annual event is in its second virtual year, and Maggie has renewed her 200-mile “Weekend Warrior” goal for the month, which she plans to tackle on both her Trek® road bike and her Peloton® stationary bike. Maggie started racking up her miles on May 1, 2022, the first day of the month-long event.

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True or False? Six Endometrial Cancer Questions Answered

In the U.S., endometrial cancer—cancer in the lining of the uterus--is the most common gynecologic cancer, based on American Cancer Society data. While there is no standard screening test for uterine cancer, we know enough to list some important facts to help women determine if a symptom is concerning enough to get checked out. Try your hand at these true-or-false statements to learn more.

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Lung Cancer Screenings: Raising Rates and Awareness

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer among men and women, and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Yet, studies show an alarmingly low rate of participation among those who are eligible for lung cancer screenings.

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An Ally For Those With Invisible & Visible Disabilities

In the INterAbilites CAN, I gained a better understanding of disabilities I had not previously known about. It is an opportunity for everyone to learn and grow as an individual. The CAN provides the opportunity for inclusion and connection with others.

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Accepting Our Differences

Most people have special needs of some kind, and as a society it’s important to remove the stigma of that. We are all individuals with different abilities. Acceptance of our differences is being an ally to the human condition.

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A New Light Every Day

Having a disability does not make you any different or less valuable than anyone else. I feel it makes you a stronger individual as you encounter so many challenges and struggles daily, but still have the ability to make life a blessed experience.

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Listen, Understand, Empathize, Support

I am passionate about Disability Pride for deeply personal reasons. Disabilities come in many forms, both seen and unseen. They all have significant impact on people, their families, and the larger global community.

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I Am Enough

“Disability Pride” comes from within yourself. We must all learn to love ourselves for who we are, and how we are. We must be comfortable with ourselves and our disability, accepting what can be accomplished and overcome, and scaling any barriers that come our way.

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Changing the Narrative

The way society looks at mental health is backward. I am passionate about changing the narrative so we can all become more empathetic to each other and build an environment where individuals with invisible disabilities feel comfortable sharing themselves with the world.

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