Awareness

Podcasts

A Positive Attitude, a Marathon, and a Mulligan: One Family’s Way to Field a Curve Ball

In the face of a devastating diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, this father-daughter duo share their inspiring story of resilience and advocacy on the OlympusTalks podcast, part of the DeviceTalks platform. Read more about their involvement in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, a nonprofit organization that Olympus has partnered with in relation to its endoscopic ultrasound portfolio.

Podcasts

Trending: Colonoscopies? You Bet Your *ss

Data analytics company founder-turned colonoscopy champion Brooks Bell and Olympus Marketing VP Kurt Cannon were interviewed on the OlympusTalks podcast on the DeviceTalks platform about slaying stigmas, breaking colon cancer screening barriers, and the shared interests of industry and advocacy on screening and prevention of colorectal cancer.

At Our Core

The Power of Persistence: Championing Early CRC Screening

Working at Olympus, I am exposed to many conversations about the importance of early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. I hear from survivors, caregivers, and physicians about the rising prevalence of colorectal cancer among younger individuals. These stories reinforced my determination to ensure Ryan received the necessary screening.

At Our Core

My Colonoscopy Story

Joe Faratzis was only 29 years old when he was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer (CRC). He had no family history of CRC but started experiencing unusual symptoms in January 2019 that led to a series of doctor’s appointments, tests and his eventual diagnosis of rectal cancer.

At Our Core

Turning the Tide: A Decade of Reflection and Advocacy Since My Cancer Diagnosis

It's been a decade since the words "you have cancer" pierced my reality. Sometimes, it feels as fresh as yesterday; other times, it seems like a lifetime ago. Life now bears little resemblance to what I envisioned before June 2014. Yet, when I attempt to imagine an alternate reality void of cancer's intrusion, I find myself at a loss. Surprisingly, my life has been enriched in ways I couldn't fathom.

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Movember®: The Meaning Behind the ‘Stache

Every November, Olympus Corporation of the Americas participates in Movember’s charity event to help raise awareness of men’s mental and physical health concerns. This year, Olympus employees will be invited to “grow a MO” and use their mustache as a conversation starter about men’s health or pledge to walk 60 miles in November.

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COPD Awareness Month: Take a Breath, Take Control

But people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experience shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness may feel a loss of control over respiratory symptoms that impact daily life.(4,5) To that end, November is COPD Awareness Month, a time to encourage people with these symptoms to reach out for help, and take back control while it’s still possible.

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Pancreatic Cancer: From Knowledge Comes Strength

No two patient journeys are the same, but there are common experience threads in these stories from patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer: unexplained symptoms, a desire for an accurate diagnosis, news that changes their lives, and a relentless pursuit of hope in treatment. We are grateful to all the patients and their families who have shared their journeys, including our latest story about Bob.

Medical Technologies

Exclusive Q&A with Newly Appointed Director of Olympus Innovation Ventures

Abby Hunter-Syed has always been fascinated with innovation, particularly how technologies are leveraged to improve lives. That is one of the reasons why she’s so thrilled to be appointed Director of Olympus Innovation Ventures (OIV), the $50 million venture capital arm of Olympus Corporation of the Americas. OIV does any-stage deals in emerging medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health.

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GI Societies Respond to Northern European Colonoscopy Study

Study results from the Northern-European Initiative (NEI) on Colorectal Cancer (NordICC) trial, which were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) on Sunday, October 9th, fueled a lot of debate among physicians and patients about the benefits of colonoscopies in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.

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Let’s Go: Test Your Knowledge of Bladder Cancer Facts

May was bladder cancer awareness month, the perfect time to learn about the frequency of this disease, risk factors, and windows of opportunity for treatment. Take a minute to test your knowledge on cancer that affects this busy storage unit of the urinary tract. Knowledge is always the best defense, so that early detection and treatment are top priority.

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In Honor of National Women’s Health Week

National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) was May 8-14, 2022 — serving as a reminder why it is so important for women to keep both their mental and physical health a priority. Life can get busy and it is common for women to let their own health get deprioritized. Misinformation on women’s health issues can add to the challenge. The observance of NWHW is to encourage all women to focus on their own health and wellness beyond their daily routine.

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