IN THE NEWS
Reports about Man Up to Cancer and our people from media and web sources
Work Can Wait — Get Tested for Colon Cancer When You’re 45
Delaware Online — Opinion (Nov. 19, 2025)
In an opinion column for Delaware Online, writer Jason Reiss urges adults to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45, emphasizing that “work can wait” when it comes to prioritizing health. The piece highlights how starting regular testing at this age can lead to earlier detection, better treatment outcomes and lives saved, especially as colorectal cancer rates rise among younger adults. Reiss calls on readers to take proactive steps toward screening and prevention.
Cancer Survivor Sees New Screening Test as a Hopeful Shift
WBIR — Knoxville, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2025)
Colorectal cancer survivor Michael Holtz is spotlighting a newly FDA-approved blood screening test he believes could transform early detection and encourage more people to get screened. Holtz, diagnosed with stage-3 colorectal cancer years before the recommended screening age, said hearing his diagnosis was “life-changing” and recalled first thinking, “Is this gonna kill me?” before undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Now in remission, he’s sharing his experience to raise awareness about early detection and the potential impact of more accessible screening options. Holtz and others hope the new test will motivate more people to be proactive about colorectal cancer screening.
THE MOUNTAIN PRESS
My cancer diagnosis changed my life. Yours doesn’t have to.
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An article written by Man Up to Cancer Executive Board Chair, Michael Holtz .
Sentara’s Beyond Cancer Event Celebrates Survivors and Caregivers
WTKR — Coast Live (Oct. 13, 2025)
WTKR’s Coast Live highlighted Sentara Healthcare’s Beyond Cancer event, a gathering honoring cancer survivors, caregivers and support organizations on the Virginia coast. The segment featured local community members sharing personal journeys of resilience, connection and recovery, and underscored the importance of support networks like Man Up to Cancer in helping men navigate the emotional and practical challenges of life during and after cancer treatment. The coverage celebrated the collective strength of survivors and the role of community events in fostering hope and wellbeing.
Star-Studded Runway Lights Up 10th Anniversary Blue Jacket Fashion Show
Mr-Mag.com — (Oct. 2025)
The 10th Anniversary Blue Jacket Fashion Show returned to Los Angeles, blending fashion, entertainment and advocacy to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s health. Hosted at MG Studios, the event featured a runway of more than 20 celebrities, athletes and influencers walking in signature blue-jacket looks designed to spark conversation about early detection and equity in men’s health. Highlights included appearances by actors, athletes and media personalities, and a powerful opening message from Man Up to Cancer founder Trevor Maxwell urging men to prioritize screenings and support one another. The show’s partnership with Johnson & Johnson and focus on community outreach underscored its dual mission of style and meaningful health advocacy.
Help Is Growing for the Emotional Toll Cancer Takes on Young Men
NPR – All Things Considered (Aug. 13, 2025)
NPR explores the heavy emotional and psychological challenges faced by young male cancer survivors, highlighting how many men struggle with isolation, stigma and mental health impacts long after treatment ends. Through personal stories — including survivor Benjamin Stein-Lobovits, who discusses the loss of identity and ongoing effects of his brain cancer, and journalist Trevor Maxwell, who founded Man Up to Cancer to build community and support for men — the report examines why men are less likely to seek support and how groups like Man Up to Cancer are creating spaces where men can connect, share vulnerability and find fellowship.
Man Up to Cancer Redefines Culture of Male Support
Portland Press Herald — July 2, 2025
The Portland Press Herald highlights how Man Up to Cancer is reshaping the conversation around male support and survivorship by creating a community where men can openly share their experiences with cancer, caregiving and emotional wellbeing. The story profiles founder Trevor Maxwell’s motivation for starting the organization and features insights from members on how the group’s peer-to-peer support combats isolation, breaks down stereotypes about male vulnerability, and encourages honest dialogue about life during and after cancer treatment.
vicksburg daily news
Hometown Hero News People: Dan Jackson, a member of the Man Up to Cancer community, represent colon cancer patients at the Tucson Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament.
Here’s a quote from Dan:
“I have been selected by the Colon Cancer Coalition and sponsored by Exact Sciences to represent Colon Cancer patients/ survivors in Tucson at the Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament,” said Jackson. “I will also be representing Man up to Cancer, a support group for men with cancer. A place for men to support each other instead of closing down and “checking out.” Tournament winners have hoisted the distinctive Tucson Conquistadores helmet trophy for over 50 years.
citrus county chronicle
Man Up to Cancer members Tim McDonald and Caleb Kimball represented the organization at ColonFest '24, a public awareness event held on March 23 in Inverness, Florida. They spoke to people about the importance of cancer screenings, the rise in young onset colorectal cancer, among other topics. Their efforts were highlighted in an article published by the Citrus County Chronicle.
Here are some excerpts:
ColonFest ’24, the second consecutive event drawing attention and awareness to colorectal cancer for those attending the event held at The Depot in Inverness. Its theme this year was a tongue-in-cheek 'Paint the Town Brown,' and one of the highlights of this year’s festival was a large, inflatable colon that people could walk through and observe the spectrum of what a healthy one looks like to one in various stages of distress.
One of the organizations participating was 'Man Up to Cancer,' which was established in January 2020 by Trevor Maxwell, himself a colon cancer survivor. Dispensing information at that table were Tim McDonald, whose fingernails were painted blue, the color associated with colorectal cancer survival, and Caleb Kimball, 39, who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
Brandon Martin, a stage IV colorectal cancer patient and Zoom coordinator for Man Up to Cancer, shared his story recently with Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers.
City of Hope - Patient Care Breakthroughs
Jason Randall, a stage IV rectal cancer survivor and member of the Man Up to Cancer Leadership team, speaks to reporter Abe Rosenberg about his journey.
Business Insider
Man Up to Cancer member J.J. Singleton shares his story with Business Insider. He talks about his surprise colon cancer diagnosis at age 27, and mentions Man Up to Cancer as a motivator in becoming an advocate.
WMTW ABC 8
To help spread awareness about colorectal cancer, and also about the Man Up to Cancer project, Trevor Maxwell sat down for an interview with Kathleen Jordan, a reporter at WMTW, the southern Maine affiliate of ABC.
Catching health with diane atwood
Veteran reporter and blogger Diane Atwood interviews Trevor Maxwell about his health journey and how it inspired the launch of Man Up to Cancer. Atwood’s “Catching Health” blog is a collaboration with the Bangor Daily News.
Forecaster/press Herald
Feature story about the launch of Man Up to Cancer, published in the Forecaster and the Portland Press Herald.
Sentry/ Press Herald
Journalist Catherine Bart from the Sentry interviews Trevor Maxwell about the launch of the Man Up to Cancer Podcast.
wMTW ABC 8
Community champion encourages men fighting cancer to Man Up.
Report by Steve Minich for WMTW ABC 8.
WGME CBS 13
CBS affiliate interviews Trevor Maxwell, founder of Man Up to Cancer, and Patti Sands, head of social work at The Dempsey Center, about the collaboration between the organizations.
Maine Biz
Baxter Brewing to team up with cancer survivor on ‘Passion Project’
WCSH NBC 6
Trevor Maxwell has been battling stage 4 colon cancer for more than two years, and is now bringing his 'Man Up to Cancer' platform to the Dempsey Center
Living life with lynda show - WLob
“On this episode, we talk about his journey with cancer and why he founded this very important company, Man Up to Cancer”
WCSH NBC 6
The online community "Man Up To Cancer" is seeing a spike in new members across the U.S. and other countries.