{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"190: John Morrissey survived Stage One colon cancer | colorectal cancer | cancerous polyp","description":"    Not long after going in for a colonoscopy in 2015, John Morrissey was told he had Stage One colon cancer.  A Denver-based radio traffic reporter, John learned of his diagnosis with a telephone call from his oncologist two minutes before he was scheduled to deliver a live report!  He composed himself, delivered a flawless update, then immediately decided he had to take action.  In three weeks, he underwent a surgical procedure that successfully removed a cancerous polyp.  After three weeks of rest, John returned to work.  He goes in for colonoscopies every five years, and cancer-free, has resumed a normal life in Mazatlan, Mexico.   John waited until he was 60 years old before getting his first colonoscopy.  It revealed some polyps, but on a Wednesday, the doctor wouldn\u2019t know if any were cancerous until running some tests.  The following Friday, John was just about to conclude his traffic reporting shift.  He had one more update to do at 5:58pm.  His cellphone rang at 5:56. It was his oncologist.  He didn\u2019t want to answer this call because he was about to go on the air, but he also didn't want to wait until Monday to learn the test results.  He took the call, and that\u2019s when he learned he had colon cancer, that he had one cancerous polyp.   John Morrissey didn\u2019t hesitate and scheduled surgery in three weeks.  The procedure was a success, but it caused tremendous pain to his stomach muscles.  He rested another three weeks, but during that time, lying down, sitting down, standing up, anything involving his stomach muscles was very painful.  However, the pain subsided and he was soon back at work, updating listeners on traffic conditions in and around Denver.   John still needs to go in for colonoscopies every five years.  Just about the only change in his routine is that he tries to keep his consumption of red meat and processed meats to a minimum.  He has moved to Mazatlan, Mexico and enjoys a normal life hanging out at the beach.   Additional Resources:   Support Group:   Colon Cancer Prevention Project: https:\/\/www.coloncancerpreventionproject.org     ","author_name":"Cancer Interviews","author_url":"http:\/\/cancerinterviews.com","html":"