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Mother Overcomes Cancer, Launches Awareness Nonprofit for Early Screening

4/26/2025

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Marisa Peters, a determined Los Angeles mother, fought a grueling five-year battle against Stage 3 rectal cancer, her symptoms initially brushed off as postpartum concerns. After overcoming the disease through intense treatment, she founded the nonprofit Be Seen, dedicated to raising awareness about young-onset colorectal cancer and advocating for early screening.

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Story summary

Marisa Peters, a determined Los Angeles mother, fought a grueling five-year battle against Stage 3 rectal cancer, her symptoms initially brushed off as postpartum concerns. After overcoming the disease through intense treatment, she founded the nonprofit Be Seen, dedicated to raising awareness about young-onset colorectal cancer and advocating for early screening.