Radiant14 Lighting the way.
Empowering young adults to thrive beyond the 14% survival rate of stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Joe Faratzis
Survivor & Advocate
"At twenty-nine, I heard four words no one expects: Stage 4 colorectal cancer." Those words turned my life upside down, but they didn’t define it. Radiant14 is my space to share hard-won lessons, demystify treatments, and build a community that’s sick of being part of the statistic.
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Beyond Awareness: Let's Make Change.
Radiant14 isn’t about slapping on a ribbon. It’s about telling the unvarnished truth, arming people with knowledge, and pushing for better screening guidelines.
Diagnosis
Stage 4 Confirmation
Chemotherapy Cycle
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My Journey Timeline
Follow the unfiltered reality of fighting stage 4 cancer, day by day, victory by victory.
View TimelineNavigating "Scanxiety"
Mental Health • 5 min read
What is a FIT Test?
Resources • 3 min read
Life After Chemo
Recovery • 8 min read
Navigating "Scanxiety"
Mental Health • 5 min read
What is a FIT Test?
Resources • 3 min read
Life After Chemo
Recovery • 8 min read
Radiant Blog
Candid posts about procedures, mental health, resilience and the reality of recovery.
Read PostsGet Screened From Home
Labcorp ColoFIT™ Home Collection Test
The Labcorp ColoFIT™ Home Collection Test is a trusted at-home test recommended once a year for individuals age 45 and up at average risk for colon cancer. This screening test can detect the presence of hidden blood in the stool, giving you the answers you need to plan for a healthier future.
No doctor visit required
Simple home stool sample collection
Recommended annually
For adults age 45+ at average risk
Easy-to-read results
Reviewed online via Labcorp Patient™
Why This Matters
Colorectal cancer isn’t rare, it’s a silent crisis. But more than 1.5 million survivors are living proof that early detection works.
People diagnosed in the U.S. every year.
Most common cancer in the United States.
For Stage 4 diagnoses. We exist to change this.
Living proof that detection works.
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Voices of Resilience
Sarah J.
@sarahjan55
"I got a colonoscopy because of your TikToks, and my doctor found a precancerous polyp. Thank you for your videos!!"
Mike R.
Stage 3 CRC
"I love how your tiktok videos are honest, thanks for posting these."
Elena R.
TikTok Follower
"Thanks for speaking out about a topic that people are afraid to talk about."
Sarah J.
TikTok Follower
"I got a colonoscopy because of your TikToks, and my doctor found a precancerous polyp. Thank you for the awareness."
David C.
TikTok Follower
"Love how open you are about your journey, thank you for sharing your story."
Emily B
TikTok Follower
"I've always been nervous about getting screened, but was able to get a FIT test because of your TikToks."
Marcus T.
Survivor
"Seeing someone my age fight this gave me the strength to keep going during my own diagnosis."
David C.
TikTok Follower
"Finally, a resource that speaks to young adults without being condescending."
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