1. Dalene:

Thank you so much for posting information about Lynne on your site. Lynne's death was a shock and a blow to many, many people. Posting her story on your site will help spread her message to more people and teach them that this disease can and does strike at any age. Testing is the key.
Thanks again...

Posted at 7:27PM on Jul 19th 2006 by rememberlynne

2. Cancer is a truly sad thing to have to go through, for both family and patient. I applaude you for making the effort to try and raise public awareness.

My wifes mother was taken by Breast cancer and she was only 28. Due to her age everyone, doctors included, dismissed the posability of breast cancer simply because of her age. Had they taken the time to performt he test, of which she was willing to suffer, I have no doubts that she would be here today.

I think both public and medical practitioners need to be made aware of the random nature of cancer. Anyone can get this disease, no matter what age.

Posted at 8:03PM on Jul 19th 2006 by timbobsteve

3. Dalene,
Thank you so much for featuring Lynne's story. The more people we can make aware of the silent symptoms of colon cancer the more lives we can save. Lynne truly was a special person. We all miss her.
Friend of Lynne

Posted at 8:29PM on Jul 19th 2006 by friend of lynne

4. Dalene - We can't thank you enough for remembering Lynne. She was an amazing person who is sorely missed. What an honor for her blog site to be featured.

Posted at 11:59PM on Jul 19th 2006 by friendoflynne

5. Dalene,
Thank you so much for this blog. I too was diagnosed with colon cancer before 50. Mine was discovered by accident - no symptoms yet - and I have been cancer free six years July 12. It is SO important for everyone at risk to get a colonoscopy. Are they fun? No. But they can save lives. I'm living proof.

Posted at 8:41AM on Jul 20th 2006 by Barb

6. WOW - to see Lynne's face and story here brings a chill up my spine. Her spirit is shining through. She was a wonderful, happy person full of life and love. She was such a special friend, she changed so many of our lives just knowing her. To hear her story and to understand even tiny bit of who she was will change your life too. Shine on Lynne Marie!

Posted at 7:52AM on Jul 21st 2006 by Lynne's Shining Light!

7. My family grew up with Lynne as our next-door neighbor. This month, when my 41-year old son found a small amount of blood on his toilet tissue, he insisted on a colonoscopy. The doctor did find a polyp and it was removed. Thank you to Lynne and her family, none of us will let symptoms go unnoticed and we will all insist on a proper test to diagnose colon cancer. Our sadness at losing the vivacious Lynne will be replaced with vigilance and spreading the word on the silent killer known as colon cancer.
With love and appreciation to Lynne's family & friends, Puddy Knabb

Posted at 11:26AM on Jul 23rd 2006 by Puddy Knabb

8. I received my colonoscopy yesterday as a direct result of Lynne's battle. I had Irritable Bowel Syndrome for many years. Thankfully no cancer was found, however the information I received (my colon has stretched and considered "redundant") will prove invaluable as I follow the Docs instruction for better colon health in the future. I should now finally enjoy relief from my symptoms. There are more reasons than cancer prevention to get this test. The prep and test were nothing near as intrusive or difficult as I had imagined, honestly it was a walk in the park! Please get tested and enjoy knowing you have done the right thing for yourself and your family.

Posted at 5:03AM on Jul 25th 2006 by Alison

9. Dalene & Everybody reading this
We have just found out that the charge for colonoscopy can range from $400 to $13,000 for the exact same procedure. Please do not overpay for your medical procedures. Lynne's family share advise on how to ensure your colonoscopy does not cost you and your insurance company more than it has to. Please check out www.lynnesmithfund.blogspot.com

Posted at 2:33PM on Jul 25th 2006 by friend of Lynne

10. Dalene,
I am so sorry for his loss. I have been cancer free for a year. I am 43 years old. I first was diagnosed with colon cancer. Thinking it was hemorroids, I almost didn't get it checked out. I was okay for a year and then the cancer went to my liver and because this cancer was also caught on time I had surgery. After this surgery I had chemo for 6 months. It isn't fun, but the test, surgery and chemo saved my life. I have three boys and one has autism so all I have gone thru is worth it. I had no history of colon cancer in my family. For all who read this,please take precautions and have a colonoscopy. It may save your life. Thank you God for my life.

Posted at 11:25AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Ines

11. I can't believe that puddy!! I'm so glad that we are all listening to our bodies now!! Thanks Cancer Blog and Dalene!! Now even more people are checking in to find out exactly how to get a colonoscopy paid for correctly and what the signs of colon cancer are. I hope everyone gets checked who has symptoms.

Posted at 10:44PM on Jul 27th 2006 by stacey b.

12. Having a family history of cancer and watching many go through cancer treatments, I too empathize with all of you. My younger sister had a lumpechtomy today! Our dear friend Ray died 3 months ago from complications of throat cancer.
Some friends & I started a Cancer Education organization about a year ago and we are sponsoring our first fund raiser to help all who need simple straight forward info. Anyone who can help is urged to visit one of our websites. As a grass roots group we can only do so much. Our content site is under construction at http://www.focusoncancer.org and our fund raising site is http://www.americancancerfund.org
We are determine to reach our long term goal to have kiosks in grocery stores and pharmacies and mobile libraries, providing simple facts about this disease. If you have links or can provide info to us that would be greatly appreciated.

Posted at 5:26PM on Aug 9th 2006 by Shari Lerer

13. What a beautiful woman, what a loss to this world.

Posted at 10:21PM on Aug 19th 2006 by anonymous

14. Cancer keeps happening, and to such young people. It is so important to get screened. Young women need to realize that not all symptoms during and after pregnancy are to do with child birth. Protect yourself, ask questions, insist on tests.

Posted at 1:13AM on Sep 20th 2006 by Anonymous

15. So sad, so many young mothers ignore there own health thinking they are doing the best for their families. Everyone should be seek and demand proper medical attention to ANY symptom that is bothering them. Please check www.lynnesmithfund.blogspot.com to find out how to avoid colon cancer

Posted at 11:42PM on Oct 11th 2006 by friend

16. so unfair

Posted at 11:43PM on Oct 11th 2006 by anonymous