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Successful Journey to Managing Late-Stage Colon Cancer

Colon Cancer Real Talk aims to show how I successfully manage stage 4 colon cancer. I am here to share critical success factors that have significantly impacted managing this critical illness.

Stage 4 Colon Cancer

I am dedicated to sharing information and insights about my 11-year battle against stage 4 colon cancer. Colon Cancer Real Talk is a platform to share strategies and tactics that are proven successful in managing this as a chronic disease.

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Who We Are

To all colorectal cancer survivors and their families and friends, my name is Greg Metry. I am here to share my story in hopes of helping cancer patients and families battle this life-threatening disease.

I am not an expert in chemo regimens or medical terminology, but I will be speaking based on my experience. In my 11th year as a stage 4 colon cancer survivor, I decided to share my personal experience to help patients and families navigate their journey.

My Story

My colon cancer journey began in July 2012. I had a colonoscopy because of symptoms consistent with a slight tear in the colon lining. Minutes into the procedure, my doctor wheeled me back into recovery after not being able to insert the scope due to 95% blockage by a massive tumor.

Not only was this tumor malignant, it had spread to other parts of my body, including my lymph nodes, liver, and stomach lining. After my diagnosis, my journey included:

  • Radical remission

  • Soliciting multiple medical opinions and treatment options

  • Managing chemotherapy

  • Change in diet and lifestyle

  • Family support

  • Spirituality

  • Simple meditation

  • Personal research

  • Key learnings through my endeavors

The Team

Greg Metry, 10- Year Advanced Colon Cancer Survivor

Greg's 10-year battle with stage 4 colon cancer and his desire to help other colon cancer patients and families makes him uniquely qualified to share his personal experience in fighting against colon cancer.

He can share valuable insights about patient and family expectations as well as strategies that are proven successful in managing this as a chronic disease through numerous chemo sessions, 3 major surgeries, and a phase 2 clinical trial.

Lalisa Metry, Spouse, RN, BSN

Lalisa, Greg's spouse, is an RN by trade. She is Greg’s most important asset from diagnosis and throughout his journey. Lalisa spearheaded the overall management of the disease, including:

  • Online research

  • Appointments

  • Overall care strategies outside the physician’s office

For those seeking insight from a family member's perspective, Lalisa can give valuable insights about her experiences these past 10 years.

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