My Gas Smelled Different - Jelena | Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story

Jelena first noticed her colon cancer symptoms like different smelling gas and blood in her stool, but she thought it was from new probiotics. But even as the bleeding continued months later, doctors suspected things like diet changes or age. It wasn’t until a colonoscopy revealed a large tumor and she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.
She shares how despite being young and healthy, she knew something wasn't right in her body! In this cancer vlog, she talks about the importance of advocating for yourself and paying attention to symptoms and pushing for answers.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 My first colon cancer symptoms
02:11 Blood in my stool
02:25 Getting tests and scans
04:04 Learning I had cancer
09:37 Taking xeloda
09:47 Getting radiation
15:17 Words of advice!
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[@JJJettplane]

Same story for me! I was 42 when finally diagnosed with stage 3. I swear one more week and I'd have been stage 4. I'm a 22 year survivor now!

[@lorraineophoff4984]

Good for you!

[@dongkumong]

Remind me what is "state 3". Is that like Delaware or something?

[@JJJettplane]

@@dongkumong LOL it means; along a fault line about ready to fall into the ocean.

[@oooh19]

@@dongkumongi think they meant stage

[@sweetpeace5]

@@oooh19they know that. They’re just being an a**

[@elizabethconroy7665]

My Mother had Colon Cancer and lived well and healthy into her nineties Wishing you all the best ❤

[@galaxyglitterlatte4664]

😢😢😢😢😢😢How old was she when she was diagnosed??

[@elizabethconroy7665]

@@galaxyglitterlatte4664 In her fifties the first time Then again in early sixties She refused Chemo and radiation,just surgery to have an colostomy bag Hope this helps Hugs 🥰

[@jujutrini8412]

@@elizabethconroy7665 Wow! That gives us all hope.

[@mphon1828]

That gives me hope my dad was diagnosed with stage 3 colon at age 56 . He refused chemo..

[@plantationsecurity]

Mmm imagine the smell *brappp*

[@dpsuperduper]

I had my entire colon removed 30 yrs ago, which means the surgery is NOT reversible. I had an ostomy bag the entire time. I suffered with ulcerative colitis on and off for 11 yrs and my Dr said there was cell disorganization and my insurance then approved of the surgery. It didn't cost me anything. Now after 30 years my stoma look great because I'm taking care of myself by exercising and eating healthy and getting enough sleep. I don't take any medications. I'll be 67 in July. Thank you for sharing your story, many people will be helped by it. david

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

Awesome story David, thank you for sharing that!

[@emirates5184]

Wow 😮 thank you for sharing

[@1houndgal]

You need to tell this story big time. Wow!

[@1AlexanderCole]

I’m dealing with this now. Three surgeries so far in the past eight months. Trying to live my life as normally as possible but I don’t have much support. Thanks for actually saying the words rectal cancer, seems like it’s so taboo.

[@laurijoemerick9188]

Oh I wish you the best sweetheart

[@rosaa658]

Dear Alexander sorry 😢 you’re going through this & that you don’t have much support ! I suggest that you go on this channel & you will be amazed , that there might be people going through. What you’re . And they will be very supportive , & it’s good that you’re living your life . As normal as possible , surround yourself with people that support you . And: watch funny movies , to keep your mind off . I hate Cancer , I lost my mom to lung 🫁 . Since 1989 & unfortunately , when we beg for surgery . There was nothing to be done , but please don’t ever give up !!! Don’t let “ C” win , pray 🙏🏿 it helps . Don’t know what’s your religion , but it doesn’t matter . But pray 🙏🏿 you will feel at peace , I will keep you in my prayers . Sending you a virtual hug 🤗 & best wishes . 🙏🏿🤗❤️😘🤗🙏🏿🤗❤️🙏🏿

[@1AlexanderCole]

@@acmhfmggru men have just as much need for support. I would argue that being older and unmarried with no family nearby I need more support than most.

[@1AlexanderCole]

@@elisaholland29 my neighbors have been great, but I just bought my house actually closed on it about a week after my first surgery. I have asked a disabled veterans group I belong to but they have mostly ignored me. I have a few friends who have done as much as they can, but they’re kind of burnt out. The VA has been absolutely abysmal in providing support.

[@naznow]

All the best to you ❤

[@TheJillianRussell]

Watched my Dad battle and beat stage 4 colorectal cancer. Finished his last chemo infusion as the pandemic hit. I was so thankful he didn't go thru it all alone as some families did during covid. Those of us with family histories, get your colonoscopy done!

[@shamfyre]

I read this in the characters voice lol

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

I can't believe the doctor didn't send you for a colonoscopy at the first sign of blood. In Australia we are very proactive with detecting bowel cancer. Hope you continue to be well.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

It was a practice nurse and not a Doc. A change in bowl "habits" is also a red flag (smells count) at the very least do a quick stool test for occult blood, not to is nuts. It's cheap and easy/non invasive etc. very odd.

[@Trogdor1365]

Really? I'm American, and I'm very surprised they sent her for one so easily. She must have a good doctor. Usually, over here, you have to fight and fight for testing. And sometimes, insurance won't cover it if it's not "diagnostic" rather than "preventative" so you'll pay $1000-$5000 depending on where you are.

[@Fireandbubbles]

It’s really really expensive to have a colonoscopy in America. They do that last unless you’re 45 or over at which point it becomes preventive care and is much cheaper.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I am 51 years old. My great grandpa died of colon cancer when he was only 49 years old. I having digestive issues. So you have made me realize the tests need to be done. Sending strength and prayers to you and your family.

[@27Zangle]

I just had my done yesterday and came back clear other than a very small amount of diverticulitis. My father died young from colon cancer about 11 years back. I'd like to say the hardest part is prepping and not eating while drinking that nasty stuff to clear you out. My system has been out of whack since having CV19 a couple year ago with IBS like symptoms, so it was important to have this done to rule out cancer. The DR said to have it done again in 5-years since my father died from it at a young age.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I am glad it came back clear.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I definitely am interested in eating more raw foods. Right now I am in the process of getting teeth. Pulled and fitted for dentures. Would it be okay with you. If I waited a little while. To see how much chewing power. I am going to have and give me. A chance to get use to them. I certainly would like your advice though. I also really appreciate your offer.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

Well that sounds like great idea. My husband gets his Social Security the middle of the month. Maybe checking thrift store they may have Juicer and Blender. There is really good friend of our family who has RA. She started juicing and is feeling much better. I really appreciate your help.

[@michellepernula872]

Why on earth would you diagnose a nutritional diet to someone you don't even know? If anything her doctor will hook her up with a Nutritionist. Consuming raw foods is why 40% people are carrying toxoplasmosis in U S now. And its contagious especially when people aren't washing hands properly and nails, cooking meats properly to temp it washing and disinfecting all surfaces and cutting boards, not totally cleaning cat boxes of ammonia and feces. 😡​@@TurtlePlant

[@helenhines2712]

It just goes to show you that anyone can get cancer with any lifestyle. No matter how young or healthy you're, you can still get cancer. Cancer doesn't discriminate. Cancer is weird. I've heard people smoking all their lives living way into their 90s, even up to 100 and doesn't die of lung cancer, but you hear of people dying of lung cancer who have never smoked in their lives. I wish you God speed on your journey to a full recovery. 🙏

[@marivicchansing4717]

I've been mocked by family members how I eat. They blamed me on how I eat . Hurts hearing it from your loved ones. .I've been diagnosed with malignant signoid colon . I had no symptoms, but when I had a full hysterectomy and had an infection. Had biopsy and that's how they found I have cancer..stage 2b. I'm currently doing chemo for 6 months...

[@randiholbrook5849]

My mother never smoked a cigarette in her life (although she WAS exposed to my father's second hand smoke). Persistent cough, and the first doctor didn't even order an x-ray! Just told her to use a humidifier. She got worse after they moved to the beach. Went the ER when the coughing was super bad. X-ray showed a mass the size of a lemon. She was gone only six weeks later. I never did hear from her first doctor again, much less get an apology.

[@helenhines2712]

@randiholbrook5849 Im sorry to hear about your mom, and I hope she wasn't in too much pain. However, why would you rely on just 1 doctors opinion? I would have taken my mom to see several different doctors right away to make sure it wasn't anything too serious. Never take the word of just 1 doctor. They're human too, who makes mistakes.

[@antares4141]

EPA) estimates radon is responsible for 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year.

[@Portia620]

Virus is responsible I think for most cancers along with chemicals!

[@bordereau1]

A veteran of two colostomy bags but now bag-less after 7 years.....stage 4......truly a covert disease.....so many little signs and then there it was. Biopsies and the beginning of a journey I would have happily missed. Colorectal surgery.....7 inches taken out......never give up. Stage 4....

[@lifeissweet9826]

Ringing the bell is wonderful. My nephew survived 9 months of chemo for Barretts lymphoma. He was so weak he could barely ring it. St. DAVID'S MEDICAL CANCER CENTER in Austin saved his life. Thanks for your story.

[@jerseyjim9092]

Don't know why your story popped up on our feed but we watched the whole thing. Thank you for sharing your journey thru such a dark time. So happy to hear you're doing so well now.

[@screbbels]

I don’t know why, but what touched me the most is that your doctor cried with you and your husband. I guess I am so used to hearing stories of doctors lacking compassion to the point of malpractice that it was moving to hear how she truly cared for you in that moment.

[@charitymorales1531]

My story is very similar. I’m 13 years post stage 3C survivor

[@terrybartick1754]

❤❤

[@user-wd3po8sd7k]

❤

[@Volundur9567]

Awesome!

[@charitymorales1531]

@@TurtlePlant I already had good eating and lifestyle habits, and still do.

[@blueraven2345]

@@charitymorales1531same with me.

[@dianafarmer5445]

I'm 64 and never had a Colonoscopy, but I do the free Bowel test Cancer kit the Govt sends us every 2 years(I'm in Australia), but it should be noted bleeding from the rear dosen't always mean Cancer. A friend of mine had some bleeding, went to the Dr, they found she had a Hematoma on the bottom of her Liver and that was where the Blood was coming from. Although that could be fatal if it ruptured, she could bleed out, it wasn't Cancer, it settled down and she 's around 20 years later.

[@A---ti3zz]

Those are not replacements for a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy can find and remove a polyp before it turns into cancer. You should be doing your colonoscopies. You are risking your life. I had part of my colon removed and I can assure you a colonoscopy is nothing compared to that

[@nigelprance2540]

In the US we have access to a colonoscopy after the age of fifty and, as the incidences of colon cancer increase, that age might be turned back to forty or forty-five. My most recent colonoscopy (I'm 68) revealed polyps that are precancerous and I have never experienced bleeding so now I am due to return in three years. Colon cancer is very often symptom free.

[@A---ti3zz]

@@nigelprance2540the age is 45 now so I imagine most insurance companies now cover the cost starting at 45. I am always surprised how hard it is for people to get a colonoscopy ordered. It was months of waiting to actually get scoped but took about 3 seconds to get the doctor to order it. Granted I went in dozens of times to multiple doctors by that time and he might have been getting called just so they wouldn’t have to deal with me. My only regret when I was lying in a hospital bed dying was not fighting harder for myself to get my doctors to take me seriously. I now have no issues going in every single day or asking other doctors to help me get help. They bet my life once and it almost killed me.

[@A---ti3zz]

Those tests don’t replace colonoscopies. You could have polyps and those tests wouldn’t show it. People who think those tests are enough are betting their lives

[@MELINDASSIMPLEBLESSINGS]

​it's 45 now

[@ChipBuddies]

I watched this lady when I went through bowel cancer a few years back. She had such helpful insights and really just through talk answered a bunch of questions in her videos. So many young people end up with this type of cancer without any family history. Unfortunately in a rear turn of events I spent 9 months in remission only to find it had metastased to my brain. But honestly her videos where great at the time

[@lmperfection]

I’m so sorry that happened to you… sharing your story helps people. I hope it helps you and her too.

[@standup2982]

I'm so very sorry to hear that, how are you? Sending love from England ❤

[@coachmarcinyc986]

🙏🏾😔

[@AliceP.]

I'm always so impressed when people are upbeat like that. Perhaps more impressed with her mental health than with the cancer survival story. I mean, she asked for a few days off treatment so she could go to her sister's wedding AND postponed a medical procedure so she could run a marathon (!). I mean, I'm making excuses to exercise and be social for no other reason than just laziness and poor mental health. She's very inspiring.

[@arezoozeynali391]

her mental health helped her to heal sooner

[@Lori-kv4ue]

there is something going on so many young people are getting this there should be questions of what is causing this

[@mandybradley3079]

I was told I would die if I didn’t have a colostomy bag. I said hell no. I had the tumor taken out through my bottom. I am so glad I had a third opinion. Here I am 20 years later. Running, jogging, walking. I thank God everyday that I was more scared of doctors than cancer. I did chemo pills, and radiation. Radiation almost killed me twice. And all the problems I have today are from radiation.

[@debbiebrannon8874]

Praying for a healing for everyone amen try cannabis oil and THC and worm medicine for animals to kill cancer amen

[@jensejayehudson4341]

I complained at 40-45, was told to wait till 50, then had an inch removed and annual exams… so glad that they screen younger now.

[@suzycreemcheeze446]

It's not about screenings. You change your diet to plant-based. Looking for something isn't healthcare. Caring for your health is doing right by it.

[@batacumba]

@@suzycreemcheeze446 way to shame a total stranger so you can peddle your beliefs. Some people are genetically predisposed to things like this. For you to automatically assume she became ill because she doesn’t eat a plant based diet when she said nothing about her diet says a lot about you and the kind of assumptions you make about people.

[@paulawalton4410]

@@batacumba I agree.People need to be more understanding plus keep opinions like that to themselves. Maybe a persons stomach was hurting so bad they could not eat some plant based food? I get sick and tired of crap like that.Eating plant based food does not mean a person could not get colon cancer.Good for you for saying somerhing!

[@suzycreemcheeze446]

@@batacumba A) A person can only feel shame from what they buy into B) Genetics makes of only 4% of total cases of dis-orders or dis-eases. Of course that satanic filth in a syringe 💉 causes plenty of conditions too.

[@amygdala51]

@@suzycreemcheeze446 It * is * about screenings and preventative care. You gonna try to sell OP some jade cooch eggs and ivermectin from your stash, too? Keep your anti-science plant-based horseshit to yourself. Unbelievable.

[@libbyreinsch1845]

I was diagnosed stage 3 colon cancer. No family history, Dr. Said colonoscopy was important because I could be the first. Well, I was the first. Had surgery to remove 1 foot of my colon. Get my port next week a d then get my schedule for chemo for 3 to 6 months. Staying positive is key. Eating healthy and staying active through the symptoms of chemo. Now my sister, who is my only remaining living sibling is getting her colonoscopy as well as my 2 kids. Lucky to have prayer warriors who text me everyday with encouragement to stay positive.

[@caroldenyer3948]

Also a CRC survivor ....really helpful self advocacy advice. Ultimately you need to take control.

[@Jazna1]

Thank you for this informative story. I will never complain about having to get a routine colonoscopy ever again. Stay well!

[@stephanietribuna8591]

Wow! What a tough battle! So glad you are ok now. Thanks for sharing, because others will see themselves in your words and get checked out! So glad you are ok!!!

[@A---ti3zz]

After I got my ostomy I found Jelena's channel. She is really kind and her channel is very helpful

[@maddyk8505]

what is her channel ?

[@sandilobianco6734]

@@maddyk8505Survivor Jelena

[@sandilobianco6734]

@@maddyk8505Survivor Jelena

[@SurvivorJelena]

Life as a Cancer Survivor 💙

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

Gonna check that out right now. Thank you!!!@@SurvivorJelena

[@johanneabelsen1644]

I had a hemicolectomy 15 yrs ago. That means: Half of my colon was removed. I fear cancer.

[@Tony-ph8vh]

I am booked in to have same operation in one week. What are the after effects of the op? I am afraid of that. Please reply

[@johanneabelsen1644]

@@Tony-ph8vh The after-effects, I experienced was: Fatigue, pain, of course, but that was managed with medicine. You must expect about half a year, until you are fully recovered. You will receive a bit of physical therapy.

[@Tony-ph8vh]

@@johanneabelsen1644 Thanks for replying. Did your colon work alright after you recovered from the operation or did you have any ongoing problems down the years?

[@ER-lj3de]

The picture of the little girl with her mother at the hospital bed really got to me, how touching. God bless you and wishing you all the best. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

[@Jennifer-il7ev]

Thank you so much for your helpful and kind words!! You truly are an inspiration!!! ❤🎉More people should be talking about this!!! Early detection is key!!!

[@digzat]

I am so glad I came across your story. As a GI nurse working endoscopy for 14 years, I have seen a staggering amount of young people who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. I am glad you kept vigilant in your pursuit for answers and happy that you are free of cancer🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@steggopotamus]

I feel like the age for the first routine colonoscopy needs to be lowered to 30 or 35. I don't mind if there's a big gap there, but people are getting them so young, that I feel like we need to get ahead of the wave a little bit. Insurance will never go for it though.

[@kt96282]

Over 14 years you’ve seen a lot of young people or recently there has been a staggering amount?

[@digzat]

@@kt96282 in the past couple of years I have seen an increase in the number of young people age between 30 and 40 years old.

[@ad6417]

HPV....I won't say how they're getting it.🤮

[@anneonnamouse5496]

@@digzat 💉💉💉💉 have anything to do with the spike in cases 🤔🤔🤔

[@lindyc.2552]

My mom had colon cancer back in the 1980's. It's amazing how quickly (once you are thrust into that diagnosis) that you learn all the procedure names and medical terms. Listening to you speak, you sounded like someone who is actually in the medical field. You speak of all these things with such knowledge and ease. They have sure come along way since my mom's treatment...even now with individual "targeted" therapies, which is amazing! I enjoyed getting to know you a little bit through your story. Very best wishes to you and your family! 💕

[@suzieque4438]

Thank you. You are very kind. When I first "failed" the poop test is when my learning journey began. With the first colonoscopy, learning I had multiple polyps & learning what they could have become, while feeling nothing, made me an advocate for the colonoscopy and learning from online. Google is my favorite go to. Just ask G questions the same way you would speak them. eg. "how long does it take for a polyp to become cancer" I have found google gives more that way. Google has been my polyp and colon issues learning.

[@ricsip]

there is no targeted therapy, thats just a big medical BS. If there is a specific gene in the tumor biopsy, the oncologist doctor can order you one of a handful of very specific drugs, which costs literally millions per dose. But that isnt a miracle drug either... It works, or sometimes it is effective only temporarily, then cancer progresses further anyway. Back to the targeted therapy BS: if your tumor cells are not targetable by those handful of custom drugs, you get the generic chemotherapy. And if the tumor doesnt kill you, the therapy will, for sure. So much about the myth of the so-called targeted therapy... Cancer is still uncurable, even in 2024.

[@robinduckham9219]

What a great story of hope and healing! Glad shes doing so well!

[@throughtheeyesofachild61_45]

What a strong amazing and inspirational young woman. I wish her well, and everyone else who’s going through similar cancer diagnosis. Life can be tough. Stay strong everyone ❤️

[@alohatvj]

Very good video. It's great to hear you recovered from your cancer ♋️.

[@sylvievicenza179]

I am so grateful you did talk about this subject. My ex mother in law had a regular check up and was told there was cancer. Got operated and continue with her life. This week my ex died from Colon cancer . I will show this video to my kids. It is serious and you explain very well, thank you so much.

[@sarahfulvio]

Congratulations.. I’m so happy for you and your advice to others is really inspiring. It’s happy to hear someone with advanced stage cancer to be doing well. By the way, I’m a former competitive figure skater so Kudos to you and your daughter!

[@lisagardner903]

So sorry to hear you had colon cancer. You are so brave to have gone through this journey.

[@Adeena55]

Love and hugs to you. Our stories and our journeys are so similar. My doctor was so very negligent and I knew in my heart that something was very wrong and she would not send me to a specialist. This went on for 18 months and she was injecting me with iron every few weeks because she said I was anemic and my pain was getting worse. Out of sheer frustration I went in for an appointment and decided to sit in her office and tell her that I was not leaving until she made me an appointment and that she could call the police, the sheriff, or anyone else she cared to call. I got my appointment date within 5 minutes and as it turned out I had stage 3 colon cancer. The rest of my experience was much the same as yours with the ileostomy and chemo, but no radiation. We must all be our own advocates and don’t take no for an answer. Thank you for sharing your journey and I wish for you a long and healthy future. ❤❤

[@melb1215]

Yes, always advocate for yourself & follow your intuition. Only you know yourself best! In my experience these days it seems doctors are quick to dismiss serious problems. I'm happy to hear you finally got to the bottom of your problem & are doing well. Many blessings for a healthy & happy future 🙏

[@richardnewsom5345]

You have a beautiful smile! Thank you for sharing your story and your recommendations. I would continue to be monitored in after 5 years when they clear you of cancer.Wish you well. Joyce 😊

[@JW-jl8iq]

Glad you are doing well. I had hemroids and thank god i had no issues after. Prayers for further healing and keeping you healthy

[@chaffcutter58.]

I have just survived stage4, just 🙏 dont wait 5 yrs for your next olonostomy,give it two years tops God bless from a Aussie digger.

[@bobbypaluga4346]

Wonderful, I’m happy you had such a great recovery. I wish you a very long and happy life.

[@markw7997]

Its brilliant youre getting you story out there to help others , well done .

[@rebeccapaul6455]

Thank you for this very frank and informative narrative. Colorectal cancer is on the rise among younger folk and stories like hours need to be out there.

[@cristossinatra9635]

Best wishes for you, young lady.

[@earthcat]

Well done, Jelena 😎

[@cindycreateforlife]

You are amazing, making this video is going to help so many people, it may inspire people to go to their doctor who have been brushing symptoms off, it may give someone recently diagnosed confidence that they can get through it and you bring an honesty and a no nonsense approach to rectal cancer! Bless you for sharing your story, I am so glad that you are doing well, congratulations!💕🇨🇦

[@missourimom9140]

Thank you for sharing your story with us! Stay well and enjoy your lovely family. Blessings to you from Missouri. xx

[@pterrypower5140]

Thank you for your story! So helpful to hear, I am not alone. I am a two time survivor breast cancer. Radiation for me was really bad and I struggled with keeping my spirit up and to get up out of bed. We can all do this supporting each other. I rang that same bell you did! Still here cancer free 4 years now. Every day is a blessing ❤

[@ajeansmith5478]

Oh, what you have had to learn to keep up with this! May God bless you!

[@georginagal]

Jelenaaaa I have been a long time follower 😍

[@lauramounir3660]

Oh my you are one brave and upbeat woman. No doubt your positive demeanor helped pull you through. Maybe it didn’t feel like it at the time but attitude has a lot to do with it. Best of luck to you and your continued success as a runner🌾🐚

[@user-ey2uw4tv2m]

Oh my gosh! She’s amazing! She has such a positive, can-do attitude! I love her!

[@LMNevada]

What a brave lady. Thank you.

[@easternsecrecy9777]

Thank you for being so brave and honest. You are probably going to help many people.

[@idabuffkin4538]

Lots of prayers going out for you.

[@chrisreed3929]

CC killed my Mother. It is common on my Mother's side of family, so I am also high risk. Thank you for your open discussion. Helps me feel less shy talking about these topics, and I know I need to. Good Health and Best Wishes.

[@Vcaser]

Thanks for sharing your story! I had breast cancer at 45, also no family history. Very isolating with no support. I hope awareness and resources have improved since then. I wish you continued good health 🫶🏼❤️

[@michaelkrawczyk6715]

Thank you for your courage to tell your story, and so elegantly at that. God Bless You Jelena!

[@judi7282]

God bless you, and thank you for sharing your story. I am so glad you are doing well. It’s so important to share your experience for everyone. You will change the lives of many!🙏❤️✝️

[@Ashley-yi6fi]

My mother unfortunately died of colon cancer in 2019. I did go through a gassy stage when I felt like death but rested as much as possible, drank lots of green tea, and took probiotics. Perhaps we were sharing the same lifestyle, food, etc. until I moved out. I'm happy you've lived through this situation ❤ Good for you!

[@yumossh]

Wishing strenght and all the love for all who have a devistating desease❤

[@AnneMoshtael]

Great video! You are amazing! Thanks for sharing your story! God bless you and your beautiful family ♥️🙏🏼🌹💐⭐️

[@cascadeanalog320]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I wish you a healthy long life and hippieness !

[@purpleviolet2058]

Love, hugs & prayers for you Jelena!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kassandra-annedemers]

My best friend passed away at age 31 from this cancer in 2022 - it unfortunately spread throughout her body. It was just horrible. :( I’m happy you are on the mend from this terrible experience. Wishing you continued strength and health!

[@anneonnamouse5496]

RIP. Did she take the covid shots?

[@kassandra-annedemers]

@@anneonnamouse5496 yes Canadians were forced to take Covid shots - being in the hospital system especially she had no choice. Your immune system becomes non existent with chemo/radiation, she still got Covid ended up with a lung infection which progressed her passing. The whole pandemic kept delaying her surgeries too which I think totally contributed to her passing. It was a nightmare.

[@danielanderson204]

​@@kassandra-annedemers So Sad and she was so Young!!!! Sorry for your loss! I don't understand what is causing this Huge increase of colon and breast cancer in those who are in thier 20 & 30's!??? I was dx with breast cancer in 1-2-19 Stage2B IDC at age 51 and thought I was too Young but then I joined breast cancer Facebook groups in 2020 for breast cancer patient Survivor's and other cancer's Facebook groups too and was so surprised how many Young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer and other cancer's too!!! It's not right and Something is Very Wrong because Supposedly according to Media and Research we are winning the war on cancer but that's an Absolute Lie!!!!! Bev

[@kassandra-annedemers]

@@danielanderson204 Thank you. Wishing you continued health! I agree with you, it seems like so many more are being diagnosed or perhaps we are just more aware because social media can be an outlet for those experiencing it. I’ve noticed a lot of young folks in my circle and outside as well. The cancer type my best friend had was most common for 50+ population and also contributed to a late diagnosis. She got brushed off with: “ it can’t be your too young for that…” Certainly a lesson for advocating for yourself and push harder if you are not taken seriously.

[@limes37138]

@@kassandra-annedemers cancer rates in younger people have been trending upward since the early 00s. They’ve recently found a link between plastic water bottle usage and colon cancer. We’ve been drinking from these bottles since the 90s! It’s insane. There are so many toxins in our clothing, food, toiletries, and water that have gone unchecked and sadly many people are suffering as a result.

[@aireydc]

Wow. Thanks for sharing in such detail. Good luck!

[@pacoandellie]

It's so wonderful and encouraging to hear the survival stories. Very happy for everyone.

[@marijohoffmann1906]

Great job of describing your experience that will hopefully help others take symptoms seriously. A fellow survivor of stage 3 rectal cancer.

[@asynchronicity]

Your super healthy lifestyle ensured a great recovery.💪

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Thanks for sharing your story. I’m happy for you that you can live your life cancer free! ❤️🇨🇦

[@Bigum99]

Wow, that was a accomplishment as a runner! Sorry of your troubles. My sister had the same. You are brave and strong...keep the faith and prayers be with you. Thank you for sharing your story . It needs to be shared to help others be aware that it can occur at a young age. Listen to your body and insist that you are heard and get a colonoscopy

[@animaloverdani10]

One of the few stories I heard where the primary team did their exact job and streamlined the process to get diagnosed. A few more months and it would likely be stage 4. So glad you're doing well!

[@mitseraffej5812]

In my country we have socialised health and invest heavily in screening of the population for many diseases, including faeces screening for bowel cancer. The theory being early detection and intervention will ultimately put less strain on a somewhat struggling health system.

[@taylor3950]

That seems like a smart, proactive idea. If you’re comfortable saying, which country is it?

[@mitseraffej5812]

@@taylor3950 New Zealand.

[@taylor3950]

@@mitseraffej5812 that’s awesome. I hope the US can catch up one day

[@anitagurns9480]

That’s great I’m sure that helps a lot of people. I had symptoms so they did stool test, it was negative 2mo before my colonoscopy. Colonoscopy diagnosed at stage 3

[@dalhousiekid]

I am shocked that you weren’t advised to immediately get a colonoscopy 🤔 I saw blood on the paper at age 29 and next day scheduled a sigmoid scan rx’ed by my gp…it was an anal fissure. Man, fight for a scan or pay oop…

[@ernestoddelgado3350]

Very true, I just went to the ER from crazy pain passing gas and bowel movements. They tried suggesting dietary change but I’ve been given the runaround before. Pushed and pushed, finally I have a GI visit tomorrow. Been fighting for a Gi referral for 7 months now.

[@dalhousiekid]

@@ernestoddelgado3350 Finally! Good for you -- I hope it shows nothing serious!

[@ShieldandBucklerMusic]

Wow. What a story. You're so brave and strong. I'll be seeing my doctor to get tested. I discovered a nice size polyp. And Ive been seeing blood on tissue for a while now

[@smileytow1925]

Thank you for your story ❤️

[@bettylee2004]

Jelena you look awesome. Good to see you ❤

[@debbriggs5811]

Thank you Jelena for sharing your story. Am so glad to hear your treatment has been successful and that you are doing well. How did the treatments affect you. Thankfully you were young and in great shape. Congratulations! 🔔 🔔 Best wishes.

[@sauravsinha8581]

Wishing you lots of happiness 😊

[@elizabethburns6741]

God Bless you and give you back your good health . ❤ from England xx

[@mjacobs1964]

great video! Thank you so much for making it! Truly great job! I was 44 years old when diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer. I am very lucky to have lived. That was 12 years ago. I do wish your doctor had advised to you that you could have your surgery done laparoscopically. Mine was a woman and she felt the importance of preserving my stomach.I was so lucky. You can barely tell I had any surgery today. Your doctors sure went after it hard. They did a good job. You will live. Sadly, when I went through mine it was like being alone. No one talked about this then. Even my husband at the time. They did not even understand chemo brain then. Now there are hundreds of books about it and the AMA admits it is a thing and trains doctors to address it. My doctor at the time when I complained of fogginess, forgetfulness, inability to hold a conversation etc. told me I was just under stress because it was Christmas time. I was like oh my god for the first time in my life I am not working...cancer or not I am so not stressed. For the first time in my life I can enjoy Xmas and shop for my loved ones with care and time. By the way I had 12 cancerous lymph nodes out of 18. I was diagnosed at 44 I am now 59. There is hope. The highest rising number of people with colon cancer is young females in their 20's. I knew that from research 12 years ago and I see it is only now making public news. I would love to connect with you. Dawn

[@Tony-ph8vh]

I have just been diagnosed with colon cancer Stage 2a and in one week they will remove a 7cm tumour along with one third of my colon. I am not sure whether to go ahead with surgery or try to find another way. What side effects might I expect from such radical surgery? Please reply

[@stephanievance6472]

Im so glad your ok

[@blackdogfive]

thank-you, all the information is extremely helpful, my sincere wishes for you and your lovely family on future happy decisions together.

[@taylormaddux8433]

Wow, I consider your very fortunate that your health provider's office was willing to make all those calls for you. Most of them do not, and you're on your own for setting up your appointments.

[@siameseire]

This is incredibly helpful. Thankyou.

[@juliesnuffin9807]

Happy to hear ut was liw enough.... you are bkessed. Gkad you're healthy.🙏

[@McChrister]

WOW, you are an amazingly strong and brave woman to not only share your story online but to overcome this horrible disease as well(You lived to tell the tale…) I hope you continue to thrive(you look gorgeous, btw)with your health. God is good as well. Blessings and best wishes to you and your lovely family from Canada 🙏🏼🍀💝👋🏼🇨🇦 P.S Congratulations on your recovery and keep running!🥳🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[@lisatowers7684]

Jelena, thank you so much for sharing your very personal story. You just might be saving someone else's life by doing so! Keep up the good fight :)

[@kmorris2238]

Great advice!

[@shavonnasimington5099]

Healing vibes❤ always get 2nd opinion!

[@VictoriaBerec]

Happy for you j. So inspiring.

[@AuroraClair]

Wish you all well and a healthy life

[@sinebar]

I wish you a long happy life. Take care.

[@michelemaliano7860]

Great video. It could help save someone’s life.

[@plops993]

Wow as a fellow athlete who also just ran a half-marathon, I always thought that being very athletic and eating healthy was a cancer shield to the point where it almost can’t happen. These stories are really jarring to hear…

[@Bassbarbie]

A relative of mine was diagnosed with leukaemia when he was training for a half marathon when he was in his early 60s (I think it was). He completed the run just before treatment.

[@RestingBeachFace]

I admire you and anyone who goes thru chemo and radiation. I honestly don’t know if I could do it. I know you have a child, which certainly would give one motivation to go through that. If I were to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer, I’d choose quality over quantity of life. I am 65 and my kids are grown, so that is definitely different. I am so glad to see you happy and healthy! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@J.G.817]

Sorry you had to go through this,but God was with you, it's a all clear and pray it stays like that.🙏

[@thomascoscetta6452]

Very informative and important to know. Ty.

[@Enlightement369]

Sending you light love and God's healing prayers to all it needed. I love you all❤

[@marymotherofgod4861]

🙏💜🙏💜sending everyone love and strength !!!

[@LadyMarine]

Thank you. Im a veteran and I bleed constantly from there. So much that i wear pads every day so my clothes and furniture. Im really afraid to tell anyone. Ive already had uterine cancer stage 3 which everyone says is a good cancer to get.😢. So i hate to complain. The day i was diagnosed I was in the hospital already due to massive stroke. Was mistreated so don’t like to go there. Anyway thanks. Hope you continue to thrive. Had a stomach tube due to throat paralysis and it came out. All the liquid and acids poured all over me. I asked the nurse for help and he came back with a couple of towels and threw them at me. Being paralyzed on one side, I couldn’t do it so i layed in that and vomit until 7 hours later when day shift got there. Gotta love the VA.

[@zps272]

You've been through an incredible amount, and it's understandable to feel hesitant. You really do deserve to have peace of mind. It might be helpful to have someone you trust accompany you to the doctor for support. Wishing you strength and the best possible outcome. You're not alone.

[@coachmarcinyc986]

😢🙏🏾

[@lindahoffman2692]

Lady, I’m SO incredibly SORRY you were ever treated like that and had to suffer without COMPASSION!! Makes me FURIOUS for you!! You MUST stop being reluctant “to complain” and start DEMANDING the care and RESPECT you DESERVE! If you have family and/or friends let them ADVOCATE for you but if like ME you have no one, you must become your own Advocate! I’m thinking of you and praying for you! 🙏😇🌹❤️