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Kidney Donation Leads to Colon Cancer Diagnosis, Survival

12/8/2025

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Robb Layne's decision to donate a kidney to his friend Doris Pittell led to a life-changing discovery when he was diagnosed with stage-one colon cancer during final donation testing.
He had colon surgery and did not need chemotherapy.
Layne, 45, is cancer-free and advocates for colon cancer screenings and living organ donation.
Doris Pittell, 79, continues to seek a kidney donor while managing peritoneal dialysis.

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Story summary

Robb Layne's decision to donate a kidney to his friend Doris Pittell led to a life-changing discovery when he was diagnosed with stage-one colon cancer during final donation testing.
He had colon surgery and did not need chemotherapy.
Layne, 45, is cancer-free and advocates for colon cancer screenings and living organ donation.
Doris Pittell, 79, continues to seek a kidney donor while managing peritoneal dialysis.