Surviving Colon Cancer: Sharon Cabe PH188

Sharon Cabe was a young, vibrant, active wife and mother of two, so she was shocked when an exploratory colonoscopy resulted in finding a mass so large that her doctor immediately took her into surgery to remove the growth.  

 

She underwent a year of chemotherapy, and all signs of the cancer disappeared.  However, it wasn’t too long before a routine follow-up scan revealed a node in her lung.  Her colon cancer had become metastatic.  In the 8 years that followed, Sharon underwent a multitude of treatments, including having a portion of her lung removed.

 

Eventually, just a few short weeks after finishing treatment, Sharon decided to try CrossFit.  She had read research indicating that high intensity interval training could reduce colon cancer growth, and her son had been urging her to try it for years.  She found an affiliate that felt like a good fit for her, and she took the plunge.

 

Since starting, Sharon has found that the workouts help her manage her anxiety surrounding scans, and the friends she’s made keep her excited about showing up.  Her breathing has improved, and her doctors are impressed with the function of her remaining lung tissue.

 

For the last three years, Sharon has had clean scans.  She credits her faith, her positive attitude, and her active lifestyle with helping her remain as healthy as possible.

 

You can connect with Sharon via Facebook

 

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Ep 149 - The Science of Spontaneous Health with Dr. Jeffrey Rediger

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