I Thought It Was MENOPAUSE! - Kelly | Colon Cancer | The Patient Story

[@anitasmith4559]

I am grateful for these patients who have disclosed their experiences with cancer. They are actually saving people's lives by doing so.

[@lafinbrat765]

Absolutely !!

[@Irishgrl59]

This is so true wonderful people I'm having same issues but was told it was something else but I'm not so sure e wrong on here with the same issues I have have cancer

[@ginajackson8482]

Yes🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@annt7384]

Yes, absolutely. Nobody wants to get a colonoscopy but it’s such an amazing diagnostic.

[@grammyb5216]

Perfectly said. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. Never forget how much you have helped us.

[@barbaratankersley7117]

In 2001 I was told by more than one doctor I had 18 months to live colon rectal cancer had spread to liver This is 2024 I'm still here gavin GOD the Glory and honor There's power in prayer

[@johngrimkowski598]

Amen! I have stage 3 prostate cancer people like you give me strength.

[@barbaratankersley7117]

Heavenly father we thank you lord for the strength that comes by knowing you are our hope We gave you Glory for honor for healing taking place all over this world people we know and people we Don't know Thank you lord for all you do for our and most of all loving us in Jesus name Amen

[@kelliwillis417]

Praise be to The King!! Glory to the Lord!! 🙏🙏🙏 praying for all of you!!!

[@colourfulcrafts5492]

Power in medicine and science too

[@joyjoy7469]

At 65 years I too was diognozed with stage 3 colon cancer. I believe in God and I know He is able. I need your prayers. Thanks.

[@johngrimkowski598]

Jesus please heal this beautiful woman and give her many more happy years.

[@debrahubbard3047]

Amen in agreement in Jesus mighty name 🎚️🕊️

[@shirleymorrison5829]

Amen

[@yvonneplant9434]

Science heals people. Just saying.

[@sherri7673]

🙏🙏Amen!

[@maryroberts9315]

Why wouldn't they jump to do a colonoscopy for a person at age 50 who has bleeding? Health care is so inconsistent.

[@carlenekingery8860]

Medical care has gone sideways since Obamacare was implemented! It’s so difficult to get testing done in many areas of our country now.

[@HereForTheComments990]

@@carlenekingery8860 Absolutely nothing to do with Obamacare. The issue is private insurance supplanting doctors. Insurance companies routinely deny access to diagnostic testing in this country even when doctors order it. Bureaucrats are literally making medical decisions instead of doctors. My daughter got injured in gymnastics 8 months ago. Her doctor ordered an mri after months of pt not working. Insurance refused. Insurance companies are holding healthcare hostage. Obamacare is an attempt to minimize the power insurance wields, and unfortunately, Republicans are so blindly partisan they can’t see the forest for the trees.

[@karenh2890]

​@carlenekingery8860 I have had no trouble getting medical tests done since 'Obamacare'.

[@jeanbeans7926]

@@karenh2890 Same here

[@bruji2001]

@@carlenekingery8860Same here in the UK where our once amazing NHS free care for all was once so revered. I’m sending you much love and hugs from England sweetheart ❤xx

[@Ceerads]

I’m glad for you and your loved ones that you’re doing chemo. When I was 51 and in treatment for stage I breast cancer, I told the hospital social worker leading our adjuvant treatment support group that I’m 51 so I’ve already lived a long time. She scoffed at this, saying, “You have thirty more years ahead of you.” I had never hesitated about having chemo, btw. Now I’m almost 76. I wish you decades more of living.

[@janetgeller7272]

You have a long way to go too at 76. ❤

[@Mia444]

To anybody reading this, PLEASE schedule your colonoscopy today. My doctor never pushed me to get one (she should have). I had no family history and no symptoms but got a positive FOBT so finally had a colonoscopy in Feb. They found a cancerous mass, I had surgery, it has spread to lymph nodes so I'm Stage 3B and will start chemo soon. I wish more people realized that colonoscopies not only DETECT cancer, but they can PREVENT it by removing small polyps before they turn cancerous. I'm gonna spend the rest of my life, however long or short it may be, urging people to get colonoscopies! Good luck and be safe, everyone.

[@nikkilevy8016]

Thank you for telling your story ❤ My cousin passed away at the age of 36 from stage 4 colon cancer. She found out when she was 5 months pregnant. The baby survived, and he's a beautiful boy. Unfortunately, he won't get to know how beautiful his mother was. Please keep telling your story so that people can be aware of signs and symptoms. God promises to fix all of our problems in the very near future. Please have trust and faith in him. Psalm 56:8 Let's us know that God is aware not only of our situation but also of its emotional impact on us.

[@eva5601]

Sorry. I was diagnosed with colitis, when I was 27 years old. The Dr. advised a diet of fruits, vegetables, fiber, and no fried foods, cholesterol, etc. He also told me that I need to control it, because it could lead to colon cancer.

[@Kayleesmom]

I like her!! God Bless this woman.

[@BrendaCloutier]

Praying for your healing. I lost my sister 22 years ago from colon cancer. She was diagnosed at age 42. She was given the all clear 5 years later. But she refused to still be checked after that. Two years later, it metastaticed to a malignant brain tumor. She passed peacefully 7 months later. I'm not trying to scare you, I wish you have a complete recovery and a long, happy, healthy life. BUT PLEASE, CONTINUE GETTING TESTED. My sister, had she done that, could have stopped it in its track. ❤ God Bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️

[@anaferguson5135]

You should not wait for them to call you. Continuous blood in the stool is NOT normal no matter what they say. So many people get ignored and doctors say its not cancer but do they know for sure? They should always order a test because it is better to be safe than sorry. Sorry that you have to go through all of this.

[@charlottebraswell4695]

I have blood off and on for years- crohns diagnosed after years… still my aunt passed from pancreatic cancer & I feel like I want screening however, dr want to weite prescription for infusions ..

[@janisdeitsch2985]

This lady is truly a force to be reckoned with! What an inspiring attitude she has. Here's hoping for the best possible outcome for her. Tfs

[@charlottepriest2409]

I totally agree , amazing lady ! Her outcome I'm hoping is good .x

[@GigiH6858]

Prayers for complete healing ❤🙏

[@janegao5747]

I'm so sorry that your doctor dismissed your concerns for months. Hope you are in good hands now!!! I was sick a lot when I was little and then went through some major health scares in my adulthood. I've had bad doctors before, doctors who IMO are not competent, doctors who dismissed my concerns. I think with most people who have been in good health. They stay with their doctor even if they are dismissive. But if you only try to look for a different doctor when you are sick, it may cost you more delay. It takes time to know a doctor. And, good doctors usually are hard to get an initial appointment as a new patient. So, if your doctor does not take you seriously, even if you are health, try a different doctor!

[@sweetpeace5]

FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS/YOUR GUT IS TELLING YOU SOMETHING & ADVOCATE/PUSH FOR YOURSELF. That’s what all these videos have confirmed for me. Thank you for sharing your story-it’s so important and helpful. You’re a trooper & wish you complete recovery & everlasting good health❤

[@LadyKestrel23]

My husband survived stage 3 last year. It was a hard road but he’s doing great now. His only symptom was blood in his stool. A colostomy bag was his biggest fear but he had it reversed after 3 months. Wishing all colon cancer patients the best ❤❤

[@anzelac5808]

How did he reverse it?

[@LadyKestrel23]

@@anzelac5808 his was more anal cancer but it was high enough that they were able to reverse. Just barely though. His tumor was about 7 inches up so my understanding is that it didn’t interfere with his sphincter muscles.

[@stottme1]

I hear you. Had Stage Two colon cancer and live my life much better now. Have let go of crap. Enjoy my family, friends and travel. Probably the best thing that has happened. I get up and ‘just do’.

[@Dianeayr]

I am so pleased for this site, it has given me hope to keep on fighting for a true diagnosis, just being fobbed off by the medical system, even though my symptoms are now severe and my weight is dropping fast.

[@anitagurns9480]

Get a colonoscopy! And the other scans tests done!asap

[@megremisfamily4music]

Please don’t give up! Find a provider who will take you seriously!!! Your life depends on it!

[@BarbaraSylvain]

Im 61. I live in a rural, isolated area of Northern Maine, but my health care team is solid. In fact, I have been doing my colonoscopy prep all day (which led me to these testimonials) and have my procedure tomorrow morning. My mother and grandfather, who died from it, both had colon cancer. My team doesn't fool around with my health concerns and my PCP would jump on a symptom like blood in the stool. They often do referrals to major hospitals for major problems. Thank God for the good doctors and health care providers God puts into our lives no matter where we are...when we take the first step and advocate for ourselves.

[@qweeknee4208]

I hope it all went well!

[@debbiemurphy5553]

I love your no bull way of putting this. I am waiting for my scope, told hemorrhoids, here preying they're right. I wish you all the best, keep those boxing gloves on!

[@queenbee4618]

Its crazy how you was dismissed! Im 34 having the same symptoms a positive FIT test also low iron that has been an issue for years, my dr put an urgent referral in on monday for a colonoscopy and i already have a consultation for tuesday! im sorry you have had to wait so long to be listened to

[@christelleakobo4288]

Hope everything went okay for you.

[@cherylschumaker1366]

Hi can you please give us an update my Husband has a positive FIT test he goes for his scope on Tuesday ..We have waited 7mths for his score...I hope you are doing ok...

[@queenbee4618]

@@cherylschumaker1366 hi lovely, off course..a few hemeroids where removed and biopsys where taken,I have to wait upto 8 weeks for results but no visible cancer was found..i have not got a reason for systems as of yet but cancer was my biggest concern. good luck

[@RubyTuesday-yr5gl]

You’re just such a beautiful soul inside and out! I can tell you are. I loved what you said towards the end. Beautifully said and the 💯 truth. Take care and God bless you and your family. Continue to be Humble and kind. ❤

[@omarlocke4351]

whenever a doctor tells me “it’s probably” or “don’t worry” that makes me worry even more. i said it before and i’ll say it again, the most dangerous place in the country is in a damn hospital. doctors don’t take you seriously until the oncologists get involved. then they milk you.

[@charlottebraswell4695]

Words I have said for years fighting to survive the medical world and yhe disease

[@dogslounge214]

Kelly, thank you for sharing your story. You are such a strong woman! Sending positive thoughts and healing vibes.

[@AnnCox-db2ws]

Thank you for such an honest and open testimony. You are truly an inspiration for us all.

[@JeriReino]

Glad to see you alive and strong , love and wish of health for all brothers and sisters around the globe , from Iran .

[@kcirtap8120]

Bless this lovely lady !

[@gojohngo106]

You brought me to tears, Kelly. Beautiful video. I have/had stage II colon cancer. The tumor was removed successfully 7 weeks ago, all lymph nodes clear. You expressed so many of my thoughts to a T. I'm feeling very good right now. The bizarre thing is that I see colors so much better now too -- I've been telling myself this for the past couple months since diagnosis. I thought it was because I had finally cleaned up my diet. Maybe that, along with a much greater appreciation for life and being here. I wish you the best of health and love in your life. John

[@Unkuuu]

Let go to Applebees is one hell of a response. I have to admit I chuckled. Great matter of fact attitude.

[@denisejones8798]

Prayers going up for your healing 🙏🏽 ❤

[@amyboleszny543]

My GP ignored the cardinal signs of colon cancer for years, until another doctor advised me to get a private colonoscopy. I chose a colorectal doctor who worked both private and public. He found a 5cm tumour encapsulated in a polyp. The public hospital operated in 15 days of referral. It had not metastased, I was so lucky. The $2,500 I paid on top of the Medicare rebate (Australia) was literally a lifesaver. Always get a second opinion and be aware of your patient rights. I am now 10 years post surgery but very aware of how close I came to danger. My husband said the GP turned white when told. If things had gone worse, I would have had him charged.

[@annairwin8147]

I had a positive colorguard and had my first colonoscopy at 75…five polyps removed but thank the Lord they were precancerous and got them in time…GET your colonoscopy folks…so many young folks are getting this…God bless you and May Christ give you strength as ONLY He can Kelly sending a hug ..prayers and love🙏🙏

[@redcroftbearbear185]

Thank you for pushing everything aside and telling us your story,. Your honesty is truly and greatly appreciated,. There’s great help nowadays and the doctors can do amazing things but you need to continue to stay strong stay in the fight,. God bless and thank you for sharing with great honesty,❤️❤️💪🏼

[@user-livelife65]

Kelly thank you for sharing, hearing this helps me realize how precious every single second is.

[@lcan7390]

I’m so sorry this happened to you 😢 I’m having the same symptoms except I’m really constipated have blood awful bloating but I have agoraphobia and haven’t left my own home for 10 years sending you 🙏❤

[@michellecrosby2988]

Saying a prayer you are okay and also for you to have the strength to leave your house if the time comes that you have to. ❤

[@Anna-jg3cr]

Sending prayers your way❤

[@fartsyfloxy855]

Perhaps you need to be sedated to be taken out of the house. Your symptoms warrant an immediate response. I pray that the agoraphobia isn't fatal for you.

[@ng4jvJH]

Prayers for a total healing

[@TeneeishaJones-nq3sp]

You are so strong and such a fighter. I love how you just tackled everything head on. Your story and the strength that you carry is an inspiration. Thank you for sharing

[@kimalston4124]

I don't understand this as a nurse. Anytime somebody has bloody stools we're always checking to see where the bleeding is coming from, we want to rule out a full GI bleed whether it's we're checking blood levels we're doing, EGD, COLONOSCOPY and hemoglobin levels. This is so disappointing

[@Dianne-g2k]

Thank You for giving us this information 🙏.Takecare and God Bless ❤

[@katt1601]

Thank you for sharing. I'm going through something similar. I have solid black stools, diarrhea and cramping and no one will listen to me. Finally found a doctor who listens and I'm going in for my upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.

[@carlabullock8681]

Thank God you are doing well now. Thankyou for sharing your story with us. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Shackbanshee]

I am so sorry they put you off like that. I got a colonoscopy at 35 for blood...they got me right in.

[@sandysouthward3635]

I really respect you. Your attitude on life is so positive. I wish you many years of happiness. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@sherronseaton4077]

Thank you for sharing this Ms Kelly🙌🙏

[@tiffandfam7466]

I sorry what you've went through 😞❤️

[@kimcheek8027]

Love her attitude and advice! ❤🙏🏻

[@19th-Nervous-Breakdown]

Her doctor really failed her badly. First of all, he should have told her to get a screening colonoscopy by age 45. Secondly, blood in the stool is frequently the first sign of colon cancer. BTW, blood in the stool is NOT a symptom of menopause.

[@bettyconnearney7943]

Great advice!! I will be praying for you, it cant hurt❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Bennythesupersnooper]

Very refreshing honest.. thankyou. I hope you are on the up and up and ok now. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@marshamengel1769]

You are an inspiration! God bless you! ❤

[@carolynarmstrong3850]

Thank you for sharing your story. And thank you for sharing the lessons that you have learned. I pray that you will have good health and good quality of life.

[@katefish3754]

I am starting to wonder if medical offices want colon cancers to process for the money

[@lorizeimet1192]

Me too

[@pattiveidt6596]

I’ve just completed 6 months/12 rounds of chemo. I’m so thankful for this second chance at life. The hardest thing ever but I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

[@rjhardesty5925]

Praying for you and your family.

[@MeemeeChern]

Thank you for sharing . May God restore you completely and be with you always.

[@joycemiraglia280]

✍🏼Hello... Thank You for sharing your story. Right now I'm dealing with blood in my urine and I don't mean a little but a lot. I've been passing blood since the last of January and Dr. doesn't seem to be alarmed but finally was referred to a Urologist so he's scheduled my test after having a CT. It's now almost the end of April. I'm having a Cystascope Thursday and hope they find out what's wrong. God Bless You and praying for a complete recovery🙏 Bye from Ohio🌹

[@maggiecostello7755]

Thank you for a very informative video, I hope you make a speedy recovery from this awful disease 💐

[@polinakrutonog4608]

Thank you very much for sharing such a sensitive information, this is really a great support for all of us out there awaiting for an appointment, or gistology results. Wish you all the best. In some way it's good to meet such a challenge in life while you're at your peak - physically and, more important, being emotionally so gourgesly mature. Big hugs from Israel.

[@Libra58]

So eloquently put blessings to you and your approach on your cancer diagnosis yes that’s right live life. I have been going through something for 7 weeks. I had to put a grievance in for my doctor to pay attention. The ER doctor told me that my large intestines was inflamed chronic diarrhea gall stones and a 3 mm spot on my right lung I lost both of my parents to lung cancer. My dad at 51. My mom is 69 years old. It’s not something I take lightly. I’ve been asking for a cancer screening pushback pushback but I’m gonna keep fighting. I’m gonna keep advocating for myself 23 pounds loss in seven weeks 10 viles of blood labwork and 5 fecal test all of my labwork came back negative this is a blessings I’m starting to feel like myself again. I will have my gallstones removed and see thank you and blessings.🙏🏾

[@pgiselleg6803]

GOD BLESS YOU with many more healthy years. Thanks for sharing your story . Uplifting others and just being realistic.

[@deadinthewater218]

Thank you for sharing your story. You're brave.

[@robinwomack1395]

Beautiful lady, Praying for you. Thank you for sharing your story. I love your thought process and agree 100%. Please touch base so we know how you’re doing. If you’re ever in PA, come stop by and hang out at the lake & enjoy peacefulness & nature. You Rock!

[@karenm7449]

Blessings to you dear lady. Each one of these stories is so inspiring and the bravery of people shines out. I feel so disappointed that so many people are fobbed off and dismissed by doctors. Haemorhoids can be detected with a physical exam (not nice but it needs to be done) to help make the diagnosis process faster. Best wishes from South Australia.

[@PInk77W1]

Walking is a super power Fasting is a miracle

[@aprilblake5793]

thank you for sharing and God Bless.

[@lindadonn5530]

You’re so brave! Bless you! ❤❤❤❤

[@susannebannon3011]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@dixokelly]

Thank you for sharing this story

[@catherinestoop5902]

Thank you for shareing this, your are an inspiration.❤

[@juliekelderman4041]

I was just diagnosed with colon cancer 4/18/24 and my surgery is scheduled for 5/16/24. Not stage 4 but do not know what stage until after surgery. Thank you for this video it helps a lot.

[@michellecrosby2988]

Saying prayers for you.❤

[@juliekelderman4041]

@michellecrosby2988 thank you!

[@GigiH6858]

Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@juliekelderman4041]

Had my colon resection surgery and it went well, now waiting on pathology reports . Thank you everyone for your prayers, I appreciate it so much!!!

[@jcbulldog533]

​@@juliekelderman4041Good to here everything went well for you..I'm sure you're very relieved..My question is why you were not told what Stage Cancer you had prior to your surgery?? Most people know what stage Cancer they have as soon as it's positively diagnosed

[@happy4them424]

1st....you are an amazing person for your message and attitude about this!!. Thank you for sharing. It makes me so angry to hear how you were blown off by several doctors!! My mom was only 59 when i lost her to MS. Her doctors kept blowing her complaints off as well. I feel like they especially blow off women because they assume we are complainers or hormones etc. HELLO Doctors .....LISTEN to US!! Sending hugs and well wishes to you and your family for extended time to make the best memories!! ❤

[@cw9039]

Thank you for sharing your story. I love it when you started talking about the Lord ❤ I’m so thankful he is always there for us and he speaks if we are listening for him ❤❤❤ May he bless you and keep you ❤

[@wandalong3244]

God bless you and your family 🙏 ❤😊

[@bruji2001]

@Kelly Much love and thanks to you from England UK for your bravery and generosity in sharing your story to help all of us ❤ big hugs babes🤗xx

[@PattiMaines-g5n]

I like how you said you look at things harder.....

[@mysticalmaiden]

Thank you for sharing your journey. 🙏🏻

[@carterphelps3156]

I hope she has a new GP. The fact that they didn’t send her for a colonoscopy is alarming.

[@sailboatrn7372]

Thanks for sharing your story!!

[@Chihuahua-chica]

Wow, she is such an inspiration......great advice, do what you want now nothing is guarenteed.

[@sattooh]

Thank you for sharing your story. 🙏

[@mariabacila5227]

Excellent explanation of everything. I feel like I would have feel the same about it, and just live as much as you can!!🥰🥰🥰

[@anitagurns9480]

That’s not true! The age of first colonoscopy is now 45years don’t let them tell you otherwise! And any age Anytime you have symptoms!

[@michellehartford1124]

THere shouldn't be an "age". I've read so many stories on YT about YOUNG people with MULTIPLE symptoms, for months on end, and their ins. will not pay for it. Disgusting!! I am 70, NO symptoms of colorctal cancer, yet if I get a hangnail they want to do one. It's all about the $$. Doctors want healthy patients, not sick ones.

[@ricardocarrillo9794]

i was bleeding when i was 41 and was awful !!and went through lot of testing and i had hemorroides my whole life but i knew right then there was something really wrong and after blood test i was told there wasn’t any cancer and i was given the option of a colonoscopy and i said hell yea lets do it ! they found a polyp and was removed and bleeding stopped and had my second. colonoscopy at 49 and i was cleared now am 54 and next year will be my 3 colonoscopy, my message is listen to your body what is telling you and act , i listened 13 yrs ago wouldn’t have listened other story would be now

[@norajeanjacoby5885]

God bless you and thank you for sharing. You are a treasure. Hugs

[@susiemartin4068]

Anyone who’s reading this? The age for screening is 45 whether you have a history or not, please get your colonoscopy at that time do not delay. Her general doctor should have sent her right away for a colonoscopy since she was 50 ( 5 years too late for a screen) and had rectal bleeding and she has not had a a screening colonoscopy. We have to be our Own advocate. Please learn from this.

[@lanasmith1516]

This was so inspiring. I have blood in my urine for sometime now. I will get that checked out because of this video

[@ThePatientStory]

So glad to hear you're going to make sure you're okay - self-advocacy is key. Sending hugs! -Stephanie

[@deanndawarnicke7708]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@BubblesBath]

My mother needed colon re section.She was very lucky she did not need chemotherapy because her cancer was contained.She did not have any reoccurence. I finally had my colonoscooy at t 52 yrs.

[@susanwilson5666]

God Bless you ❤️🙏

[@laureng6083]

Thanks for sharing. I don’t know why they send you to a specialist earlier. Shocking.

[@nellydim1087]

God bless you!🙏❤️🙏

[@seanhadden813]

I have learned 2 things about Chemo: The effectivity lies under 5%, and Oncologists make an incredible bundle of $$$ every time a therapy is administered.

[@LindaWray-go4ub]

I received treatment for melanoma monthly for 14 months. Each treatment was $6000

[@bluesmoke8826]

​@@LindaWray-go4ub Sounds like a bundle of cash to me

[@susanehlava3808]

Love your advice ❤

[@bettybelongia7213]

❤❤god. Bless. U. Love. Prayers😊

[@Rainbowdancefactory]

Thank you so for sharing! So Good to have Moments of not rushing past life - no speeding on the HighWAY just to reach the finish line all to soon. That line awaits us all. But the moments - a pause along the wayside - those moments keep us intensely here❤👍🎵❣️❣️❣️ Take Care Sweet Lady🙏🙏🎵💃👍👍

[@tammi67able]

God bless u ❤

[@debbiethorne6222]

I’m grateful for sharing with all of us. If we’re watching your story, it’s most likely because we have concerns for ourselves. I did. A few weeks ago my doctor told me about the Galleri cancer blood test. It’s very new and unfortunately, not covered by Medicare or private insurance. Galleri only requires a simple blood draw, then maybe 2 wks for results from the lab. My doctor let me know there were NO markers for any of the 50+ cancers Galleri detects. Praise God. I’m also working with my dr going over gut microbiome. Easy test for that as well. Get health is crucial for all over good health. I’m 70 and just found out gluten-sensitive. Had no clue until we discussed my results. I don’t have all the answers but why wouldn’t you RUN to your dr for Galleri? Peace of mind is everything!

[@SandyReynolds-v6q]

God bless you ❤

[@catherinebiermann7940]

If they couldn’t get a nice-sized camera through her bowel, how was she not having issues in digesting food?

[@mgal6234]

Didn’t make sense to me, either 😅

[@Carmeniris-n9g]

Thank u for sharing. Jesus spoke to her.

[@dgator3599]

Very inspiring!

[@robertacarroll8481]

WTHell you were persistent and they brushed it off. I needed to see this because I was thinking that colonoscopies are to frequent and kind of unnecessary. NOT! They are very necessary.