TIK TOK CANCER ADVOCACY With Allison Rosen

Shining Brightly

Episode Summary – A BLINK OF AN EYE – a cancer diagnosis can stop you right in your tracks! In Episode 67 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “TIK TOK CANCER ADVOCACY” please meet my dear friend and fellow colorectal cancer survivor, Allison Rosen. Diagnosed as young onset age 32 with Stage II colon cancer she took her own journey and resilience and has become a beacon of hope and inspiration sharing her life and story as a young woman, ostomate, cat lover, dancer and patient / professional cancer expert. MILLIONS OF VIEWS ON TIK TOK TO HELP MOTIVATE, EDUCATED AND INSPIRE. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. DRESS IN BLUE AND GO GET SCREENED. Come download, listen, share and review this incredible story and show.

Mentioned Resources

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicat380
• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alicat380/
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonrosen4
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-rosen-ms-a89b9277
• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARosen380

About the guest – Allison Rosen is a patient, community, policy, and research advocate for the collective adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer and colorectal cancer communities. She has worked in the world of Oncology for over 16 years. On June 7th, 2012, at the age of 32 after years of struggling with Crohn’s disease, her life was totally disrupted when a colonoscopy revealed Stage 2C colorectal cancer. She has now been cancer free for 11 years and volunteers her time on committees for young adult and colorectal cancer patients, with groups working on effective patient experience, social media, and outreach initiatives. She is active in policy work at the state and national level. She is a public speaker, board member, and volunteer for local, regional and national non-profits. Alison has deliberately chosen to dedicate her life - in and outside of her employment - to use her voice and platform to educate, advocate, and continuously learn how best to represent the collective cancer community Through her own experience at surviving Stage 2 colorectal cancer, Allison has experience on both sides of the fence, and works to bridge the gap between the healthcare system and the communities that it serves .

About the Host:

Howard Brown is a best-selling author, award-winning international speaker, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, interfaith peacemaker, and a two-time stage IV cancer survivor. He is also a sought-after speaker and consultant for corporate businesses, nonprofits, congregations, and community groups. Howard has co-founded two social networks that were the first to connect religious communities around the world. He is a nationally known patient advocate and “cancer whisperer” to many families. Howard, his wife Lisa, and daughter Emily currently reside in Michigan, and his happy place is on the basketball court.

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