Michelle's Stage 4 Colon Cancer Story: My Symptoms were Ignored for Years! | The Patient Story

[@ThePatientStory]

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[@lindadodd3829]

"I guess you just don't hurt enough.". ""what do you want me to do?". Yup. And I've been treated like I am a walking mental health poster child. The kindness and ability to listen has left the building. I've been lied to, given life altering drugs I never needed, then put in my medical notes that I ASKED FOR THE DRUG. I'm DONE.

[@hdskl2150]

What ER did you end up going to in houston? I live near the med center and never know which one is OK.

[@chickenhouse5779]

Hello, my first symptoms were fatigue and a bloated stomach. I just finished my 12 rounds of Chemo on Monday and will now be on a 21 day routine with Avastin. Has anybody got good results with that?

[@sonjajefferson23]

That's happened to me thru 2 blood clots, and GI partial removal, pre cancer large secum polyp.

[@peggyhiggins7959]

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[@azerty123qw]

I have yet to see a single patient who has not been heavily gaslit by the medical establishment. I just have a question for all these doctors: why on Earth did you decide to become doctors if you have such contempt/low tolerance for people describing their health issues? There are plenty of other professions, you know.

[@jordansjul]

They are in it for the money and that’s all

[@raem4386]

Money.

[@stephaniefulton8075]

Yeah I know it's awful just alone my insurance company has paid out 926,000.00 dollars since this year alone I begged pleaded for help prayers to the people suffering and in pain it takes a toll on you mentally emotionally drains you 💗

[@kcloveonaleash]

You must be your own advocate and be as aggressive with questions as you can .... I have no family and although healthy I live with the fear of a serious diagnosis with just myself to run interference. I pray everyday for the people I follow on YT

[@stephaniefulton8075]

@@kcloveonaleash I do to I fight for my health I have serious health issues as well I know your pain and suffering as well as being a strong advocate 🙏

[@dplj4428]

I lost a friend to cancer, misdiagnosed for years, referred for mental, told by her employer that she was lazy because she couldn’t stand long. She was a resilient person, not a hypochondriac.

[@frisco61]

Similar story. My friend repeatedly went to dr’s because she did not feel well. Of course they ended up telling her she was just “depressed.” By the time someone took her seriously they ordered a lung CT and she already had stage 4 lung cancer. She had never smoked. She died at 52 years old. What happened to her was criminal and unfortunately the family didn’t sue the facility and all the dr’s so that they don’t kill someone else with their negligence.

[@janicejacome]

So sorry for your loss, 🌸your friend deserved better, you are absolutely right.. hospital did a number on my poor Mom, which caused a ripple effect of trauma, but l couldn't sue because at her age her "worth" $$$ wouldn't make it feasible for lawyers. Treat yourself well, my friend.💙

[@flowerlm47]

I’m so sorry you lost your friend.💔 We as women are not heard by too many doctors, and it’s costing our lives. That is not okay, and needs to change!

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

@@flowerlm47 Unfortunately, the medical community is extremely judgemental. They judge based on gender, weight, attitude, mood and more. I can imagine that if a slender, articulate person with an upbeat attitude who is dressed very well goes in, they get better attention. If an overweight person who hasn't felt well for several months goes to the doctor with grey roots, wrinkled clothes and a downcast attitude, they're going to be written off as "depressed" even though they're really, truly sick. Doctors don't even seem to try anymore. They are dismissive gaslighters.

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

@@jenniferlloyd9574 right on, imagine being upbeat and groomed sharp when you can't remember the last time you could think straight from the pain and the fatigue

[@leighsirvent654]

Omg-Michelle-I’m a retired teacher and I have no clue how you kept teaching through this-you’re a Superstar!!

[@Obsessionnumber1]

She’s my fifth grade teacher ❤

[@elainewascher6338]

I know someone who had symptoms in college . Married had her first baby and was so fatigued after the birth she told her Dr and was told she had postpartum depression. She knew she wasn’t experiencing that!,,, She asked for a colonoscopy due to bleeding . Dr wouldn’t order. She finally got a Dr friend to order it and she had colon cancer. As a Survivor had another baby and is still going strong! Young people need to get the help they need. !!!!!!

[@dianacabanova5776]

thank God for the other doctor . My daughter in law had a baby 12-22 and died 5-23 stage 4 colon cancer at 27 years old.

[@sdd123]

@@dianacabanova5776I a, so sorry for your loss.

[@inaaaberberi]

hi ,you said that your daughter in law had agresive cancer maybe from hormones of pregnancy . Did she have done IVF ? @@dianacabanova5776

[@masterDarts4188]

Some of these doctors re the biggest annoyances I see. Because you have someone taking their conditions seriously and doctors just writing them off.

[@tamiwigginton7137]

We all need the help we need!!

[@cathytauscher6760]

Okay watching this I’m scheduling an appointment with a GI. My father died of colon cancer at 49. I’ve had a precancerous polyp. I have similar symptoms and they said it’s IBS… I’m an RN and I feel like I’m being blown off. Thank you!

[@Lovelysoulgirl1984]

That is strange. Your family history alone would cause them to do a colonoscopy. Definitely demand one. You have to advocate for yourself.

[@stephaniefulton8075]

Most definitely my brother had lymphoma in his stomach area down to his aorta it was very very bad I told my gastrologist too God bless you I'm glad my daughter is a BSN and is super smart 🤓 and will be there for my surgery.

[@Loyalhusband]

It’s been 10 days… please tell me you made the first steps

[@lisaboo50]

When was your last colonoscopy? I was told 80% are one type of cancer and takes three years for a polyp to become cancerous, so if they found one, they should have removed it, and you should get a colonoscopy repeated every three years, five if they don’t find any more.

[@rennie823]

How did your appointment go with GI? I hope well. I'm terrified of hospitals since the V came along and the deaths, injuries ECT. Im having severe non stop gas, horrible pain in back, kidneys and abdomen area also no stop. I'm nauseated all the time plus weakness and low blood pressure 79/43 last night. I don't know why I'm even writing this other to say, I'm scared and cannot go to the hospital... Wondering how this is going to play out? Fear nothing but fear, PTSD from doing anything about this😭.

[@sergeisergei4700]

As a person who suffered depression and was on meds, that's the one thing that really angered me. Every problem you have medically the doctors attribute it to your depression or the medications rather than investigating properly! So happy to hear you survived all this.

[@maricamaas2326]

Developing cancer came downstream from the depression, and taking prescription medications with resulting gastroparesis and constipation. It seems many (if not most) adverse health outcomes can be traced back directly to side-effects of prescribed drugs.

[@rosea1021]

We have family friend who had preventive colonoscopy twice, found normal colon, then just over a year from the last one, she developed bad GI symptoms, in about 5 months she was not pooping for about a week, colonoscopy was done, she had stage 4. In short, if you have colon cancer, it grows quickly. She also has irritable bowel syndrome for many years.

[@terristripstipsandtalk]

Yip same

[@deedt8279]

CANCER NO ONE TALKS ABOUT - 1] what happens down the years with those hard medications. 2] Currently doctors’ practices changed to be standard typical treatments which they apply to every patient - They themselves do not know how to think outside the box. Which is harming so many people? 3] Many agriculture and meat contains Pesticides and now-a-days these type of things diseases like cancer and dementia, muscular, Tendonitis etc. are popping up like popcorn. Nobody is taking any action against those people who are providing these foods in market. Those who get the diseases - they get occupied with their internal health issues so their ability to fight gets limited with outside world. Those who survives for little longer they will think I have just touched near death experiences so let me live my life to fullest and matter for original cause of problems are not address. IN NJ they have found 500 plus cases of dementia in kids. Those kids parents should take action . This has become a game and for some doctors a play book game. I guess that is why they call they are practicing on you. At cost of your health they are practicing on you. 4] IT shocks me when doctors tell that all medicine has side effects and if you do not follow the rules which they created they cannot help. Clearly they do not want to think outside the box. 4] Radiation has so much issues with it - while taking even if you breathe it changes the position and wrong side get radiation - which means if you have on left side under you heart - your heart muscle can get damaged. Why cannot do Open surgery to burn the lump or tumor etc....Why they are risking patients life to get damaged to other organs. WHY???? They are brain washing you with each medicine they put out in market - So pharma co makes profit at cost of your health. - Thyroid condition is another MAZE .........For Most doctors it is easy to prescribe, life time Thyroid medicine but they do not know that what level is consider for medication. - See VIDEO on KZbin - TITLE - " Escape the Hypothyroidism Trap with Dr. Antonio Bianco. "

[@truthisreal.]

Don’t let them know you smoke marijuana either. It doesn’t matter what issues I have, mental health wise or GI wise (always battling GI issues, never any relief) every doctor says my symptoms are attributed to my marijuana use and stopping would be the end all cure all lol. It’s so frustrating and why I don’t seek out help unless I have to.

[@moeksiepoeksie]

My brother recently died of end stage colon cancer, after beiing to hospital, 3 times rejected, losing 20 kg, couldn't eat anymore He was found dead in his hospital bed, after beiing admitted eventually and only diagnosed after he died. 😢

[@DanielleRadicanin]

Horrible and tragic 😥 Heartfelt condolences 💔

[@denyseclaybrook6702]

Extremely sorry to hear your brother’s and my heart goes out to you 💔💔💔

[@amymoyfshgylgjkkjmmvn5517]

I am so sorry for your loss 😔😔😔

[@DanielleRadicanin]

I'm truly sorry for your loss. 😥 Absolutely tragic and inexcusable.

[@gogetitd]

How awful. I am so so sorry.

[@patriciawoods1014]

I'm glad that you survived. I lost my mom. She was 49 and died from colon cancer.

[@amills9261]

It is tragic to loose your Mother at such a young age to a disease that is treatable. I lost my cousin (misdiagnosed) at age 53, too young, terrible.

[@lorraineophoff4984]

I’m so sorry.

[@chickenhouse5779]

I have watched so many of these stories and the Dr's have basically just ignored the symptoms, its amazing.

[@jessicathomas9935]

Me too, but I have noticed the men don't get dismissed nearly as often as the women do and aren't made to basically think they're a hypochondriac or crazy. Their drs seem to get them right in for testing which is wonderful, just wish women got the same treatment. I've experienced it myself far too many times, but have luckily finally found a great dr that listens. We did a TON of blood work last week, mmogram today and CT next week to figure out what's going on with me

[@JOHNTHEWHISK]

I do not know how they get away with it. But they do. Not just with cancer, but with any chronic condition. They ignore all the symptoms or the family history. It beggars belief.

[@AyakoTachi]

Working as a 5th grade teacher through this, holy smokes, incredible strength!

[@EJMG22]

What an inspiration to your children whom you teach.... Hope, Resilience ❤

[@Obsessionnumber1]

She’s my teacher currently ❤

[@Michelle-zk3po]

Younger and younger people need this warning....its changing the face of society and changing the medical field

[@hennyheide4603]

I had stage 2 Colan cancer in 2010 and had a colasteme bag for 1 year, which was very messy and 1 year later I had it taken off and from there on I had nothing but problems I ended up in the hospital almost for a year and scars al over my stomach and Chemo and after 1 year I was okay for 7 years and then in 2018 my Cancer was back in my Liver and my lungs and now I have to go every Tuesday for Chemo I am 75 years old but I will not give up

[@kandacepatterson7965]

Your strong!❤

[@marthawiggins9105]

I consider myself very lucky. I had stage 2 colon cancer in 2016. I love all my Dr's. It didn't require treatment an so fat so good.I go in Sept for 3yr colonoscope.

[@elizabethw.454]

You are a warrior 💪

[@johnreidy2804]

You posted that 8 months ago how are you doing friend?

[@gerriiocovozzi9698]

❤

[@cindylou1108]

I’m so sorry. As a nurse I feel like I owe you an apology for the way the medical community blew you off, that should never happen, I hate the years you suffered and the more extensive treatments you had. Prayers are with you!

[@brandiefortunato7807]

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[@sissylynn6500]

❤

[@deedt8279]

NO ONE TALKS ABOUT - 1] what happens down the years with those hard medications. 2] Currently doctors’ practices changed to be standard typical treatments which they apply to every patient - They themselves do not know how to think outside the box. Which is harming so many people? 3] Many agriculture and meat contains Pesticides and now-a-days these type of things diseases like cancer and dementia, muscular, Tendonitis etc. are popping up like popcorn. Nobody is taking any action against those people who are providing these foods in market. Those who get the diseases - they get occupied with their internal health issues so their ability to fight gets limited with outside world. Those who survives for little longer they will think I have just touched near death experiences so let me live my life to fullest and matter for original cause of problems are not address. IN NJ they have found 500 plus cases of dementia in kids. Those kids parents should take action . This has become a game and for some doctors a play book game. I guess that is why they call they are practicing on you. At cost of your health they are practicing on you. 4] IT shocks me when doctors tell that all medicine has side effects and if you do not follow the rules which they created they cannot help. Clearly they do not want to think outside the box. 4] Radiation has so much issues with it - while taking even if you breathe it changes the position and wrong side get radiation - which means if you have on left side under you heart - your heart muscle can get damaged. Why can not do Open surgery to burn the lump or tumor etc....Why they are risking patients life to get damaged to other organs. WHY???? They are brain washing you with each medicine they put out in market - So pharma co makes profit at cost of your health.

[@lisajeter9511]

Your Apology speaks volumes coming from a Medical Professional!

[@deedt8279]

@@lisajeter9511 CANCER NO ONE TALKS ABOUT - 1] what happens down the years with those hard medications. 2] Currently doctors’ practices changed to be standard typical treatments which they apply to every patient - They themselves do not know how to think outside the box. Which is harming so many people? 3] Many agriculture and meat contains Pesticides and now-a-days these type of things diseases like cancer and dementia, muscular, Tendonitis etc. are popping up like popcorn. Nobody is taking any action against those people who are providing these foods in market. Those who get the diseases - they get occupied with their internal health issues so their ability to fight gets limited with outside world. Those who survives for little longer they will think I have just touched near death experiences so let me live my life to fullest and matter for original cause of problems are not address. IN NJ they have found 500 plus cases of dementia in kids. Those kids parents should take action . This has become a game and for some doctors a play book game. I guess that is why they call they are practicing on you. At cost of your health they are practicing on you. 4] IT shocks me when doctors tell that all medicine has side effects and if you do not follow the rules which they created they cannot help. Clearly they do not want to think outside the box. 4] Radiation has so much issues with it - while taking even if you breathe it changes the position and wrong side get radiation - which means if you have on left side under you heart - your heart muscle can get damaged. Why cannot do Open surgery to burn the lump or tumor etc....Why they are risking patients life to get damaged to other organs. WHY???? They are brain washing you with each medicine they put out in market - So pharma co makes profit at cost of your health. - Thyroid condition is another MAZE .........For Most doctors it is easy to prescribe, life time Thyroid medicine but they do not know that what level is consider for medication. - See VIDEO on KZbin - TITLE - " Escape the Hypothyroidism Trap with Dr. Antonio Bianco. "

[@msantello1]

This really says something about our general environment the last few decades...we've allowed so many weird chemicals in our foods, water. air....no wonder cancer is on the rise. SO glad you made it! 💗

[@Palmtreepeace]

This woman is incredibly strong. Her positive outlook and still teaching during chemo is amazing. I am so glad she is doing better and loved hearing her powerful story.

[@Obsessionnumber1]

She’s my teacher currently

[@1jessebell]

Wow tough lady! Can’t believe she worked through all her chemo! Bless her. I hope she lives a long happy life❤

[@katytaylor681]

I am always struck by the grace and lack of anger from people who were undiagnosed for years. I think I would be raging! It's very humbling.

[@lesleyparry]

I was but been through to much to go on about to take it to court it takes upwards of 10 years

[@JOHNTHEWHISK]

Meet me. I am furious that I was gaslighted for over four years and left to suffer horrible symptoms that long, every day, because docs thought it was all in my head. I will always be seething. Even more angry the fact they got away with it.

[@MsAchampion]

Bless your heart ❤️. I'm a colon cancer survivor as well and i was Misdiagnosed at first and told that i just had a stool blockage. I found out later that I had stage 3 colon cancer. As far as i know I'm cancer free, but still have a bit of a bloated belly. I will be going back to the doctors soon.

[@buchyvon]

My mom died after being diagnosed with colon cancer, stage 3-4 (they couldn't decide !!!) it was only in one lymph node if I remember. I was in another state, flew out to help after her surgery, researched and brought a ton of supplements, had them all cataloged and organized for her but after I left (I had 2 babies at that time as well, and someone else was taking my "shift" with her) the chemo caused her to be sick and she ended up getting dehydrated and hospitalized for that, then died of a heart attack. When I went for her funeral, all of those cataloged supplements were still there, useless, because she'd been too ill to keep anything down. I KNOW if she'd had appropriate care she could have lived. Hers wasn't as advanced as yours, but she did not advocate for herself, nor was anyone around paying the right attention. I am so glad you made it, and so sorry for losing my mom. She was only 59.

[@RestfulRoom]

Please read the comment under Martina McBride's ' In My Daughter's Eyes' video: My mom recorded a cover of this song for me and it took years before I could listen to it. Then it took a long time for me to be able to listen without crying. She got H1N1 back in 2009 when there was a huge break out of it. She was hospitalized and pit in the ICU 6 weeks before my 6th birthday and my little sister was only 1 1/2 at the time. The doctors told my dad and my grandparents to start preparing for her funeral because they didn’t think she was going to make it. So we prayed. Then not long after that on my birthday (September 27) she slipped into a coma. So we continued to pray and a few days later our prayers were answered as she began to get better. About a week or two after that she was home and on the mend. It was a true miracle and I don’t have a doubt in my mind that God had heard our desperate cries and answered them. I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have her today. Praise the Lord.

[@CookingWithCarlina]

Thank you for sharing your story! I was going to cancel my colonoscopy but now thanks to you, I’m keeping my appointment.

[@thewreathmeshine]

Yes MD Anderson is where I go also! I am so glad to hear you chose this hospital. They are the best in the world. Prayers for strength and healing.

[@dinapapaioannou1071]

My son suffers from constipation since he was young !! Thanks to you I’m going to take to gastro dr

[@gailcarey3597]

I cannot imagine managing my students, grading and doing lesson plans while going through these treatments. You are a rock star and a blessing. May God be with you and bring you to remission. I pray peace and comfort through Jesus be given to you.

[@Bretisstillaboss]

this woman is such a fighter and a beautiful soul. I'm glad she's on the mend.

[@katjaambord9482]

My brother ❤ had an over 10 year Odyssee with doctors, not getting help in Switzerland. Since he was a professional sports person, young, vegetarian and looked healthy all his heavy symptoms were dismissed. After a Intestinal obstruction he had to fly home from Spain by himself because Rega would not transport him any more due to the high risk. The hospital would give him a scan and send him home not seeing a tennis ball sized tumor in the center of the scan. My brother refused to leave the hospital without treatment, what led to the discovery of his stage 4 colorectal cancer. The gaslighting went on whilst his treatment so much so that he did not want to get a second opinion in fear of loosing his treatment. After a long and painful journey through 1.5 years of chemo therapy and operations on his colon, liver and lungs he died under excruciating pain since the hospital would not provide him palliative medication at home and he was not willing to die in the hospital. I hope doctors who read Marcos story will remember it before dismissing their next patient with symptoms. Life is never the same!😢

[@elainem7442]

So very sorry 😢

[@premilabenjamin4444]

The God of all comfort grant you peace that passeth all understanding. His strength will be made perfect in your weakness. JESUS CHRIST himself took our infirmities and bore all our sicknesses. But he was wounded for our transgressions: He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him: and with His stripes we are healed..

[@carmencorleto1479]

Thank you for sharing your story. My sister died from colorectal cancer at 50. She started at stage 3 advanced to 4. I believe now her surgeon was not the best. She was diagnosed at 47 died at 50.

[@mellando9770]

That’s so awful. I’m really sorry. 😢

[@marthab255]

I had Colorectal cancer. I always had explosive diarrhea. I now have permanent ostomy. I have metastatic cancer because it came back in 5 years in my liver. Two years ago I had liver ablation. I am 78 so hopefully this will go away completely with treatment.

[@davisholman8149]

🙏🏼 You are a fighter, Martha. Don’t let that terrible ‘C’ we all hate do anything else to you! God bless you, friend🌟.

[@mrbobo86]

Younare very lucky. My friend got colorectal and liver cancer but didn't make it past 36 years old

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

My godfather lived another 30 years after colorectal cancer. He eventually passed due to heart issues/old age. He had a pacemaker.

[@cindysackett4942]

I admire your courage and determination. I have received chemo for the past thirteen months and when I see anyone new at the Cancer Center, I tell them that whatever diagnosis you were given, to stay positive and keep your faith cause doctors cannot predict how you'll respond to treatment and there's always clinical trial medicine. Always stay hopeful.

[@traciwillis2981]

I have a Dr appt next month to see what's wrong I'm hoping it's not that bad but what ever it is I'm going to fight like hell to live for my grandkids and my son it's not my time I have faith in God that he will see me thru this God is good miracles happen everyday bless me Lord heal me ! Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@thakid861]

​@@traciwillis2981how everything go?

[@ckSport3000]

Hi .. after googling Colon Cancer a few days ago, I guess google/ KZbin then had me in that search category, and these Patient Stories popped up. I’m a very young 56, retired from the navy and living an isolated life near a beach in Thailand. I have been having intermittent problems.. and I have a sneaky and dreaded feeling that it is colon cancer. I won’t go on and on with symptoms and on / off problems.. except to say that the stomach discomfort builds, builds and builds.. until it rises to my lower chest (behind the solar plexus) .. and saying “Pain or discomfort” is a HUGE huge understatement. Having happened maybe 9 times over 5 years.. the last time just 2 days ago.. I am going to a local Thailand hospital tomorrow for a colon cancer test. Writing here feels like my first dear diary post.. I hope beyond hope that I’m wrong.. but I feel almost certain that it will be colon cancer. If so, I’ll fly back to the USA in 8 weeks (Reno Nevada) and get into the VA hospital asap. Thanks for your testimonial. .. Curtis.. a thousand miles from nowhere.. and all alone.

[@ThePatientStory]

Thank you for sharing your story with us! We will be thinking about you!!

[@catbishop206]

Take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing. Sending prayers your way, you are YOUNG and smart to go get checked out. It might be worth coming back to the states to have the best of medicine to take a look at you. Even if it's a VA hospital, you could always see a gastric specialist and get a second opinion. Take care of yourself, and remind yourself to drink lots of water, eat lots of greens and think positively when you can. It all matters. Be well. ❤

[@290DIRT]

Any constipation or blood in the stools?

[@idagarcia4708]

How are you? Hopefully 🙏 it wasn’t cancer😕

[@tabp8448]

Hi Curtis, just hoping and praying everything turned out well for you and you are no longer lonely. 🫂

[@MEMORIA1316]

Michelle, you are a BADASS! 💖 I worked while on chemo too. As tired as I was, it helped me mentally. Best wishes and thanks for sharing🙏🌻🦋

[@TheChildofGod-bk1sv]

Michelle, I will pray for you! I’m busker in the United States. Recently, I was diagnosed with terminal cancer in January 2023 but I had a greatest miracle in my life. All tumor was gone completely in 20days by the grace of God. I feel like having a second life. IT IS THE REASON WHY I STARTED KZbin. I‘m trying to encourage and pray for cancer patients and families who are extreme suffering and pain by difficult circumstances. God is alive and do not afraid of cancer. We will get the miracle in Christ. I will pray for you!

[@carolinaroach5938]

How do you cure your self?

[@TheChildofGod-bk1sv]

@@carolinaroach5938 God did it. God showed me the miraculous healing power. My tumors was gone. God is alive and believe in Jesus Christ.

[@carolinaroach5938]

@@TheChildofGod-bk1sv yes! It is God!

[@frankzhuga3203]

It can only be God ...how can l contact you ..any social Handles

[@JOHNTHEWHISK]

God isn't on KZbin, imo. Far from it. More like the devil

[@ezmealstravels9221]

Always a good idea to get opinions from diferent doctors even if you have to travel to another country. Can literally save your life. 10 yrs ago my friend was given 6 months to live she traveled to Mexico got surgery and has lived 10 more years! Glory to God. 🙏. Not easy she's still treating. But it's worth it!

[@nancydye7417]

I'm pretty sure I have colon cancer by the symptons. I've been to several doctors and all they did was more meds for constipation. I've waited so long now to have a colonoscopy I'm afraid to have one now.

[@thakid861]

​@@nancydye7417how it go(

[@jacktaylor1030]

MY MOM FOUND OUT SHE HAD COLON CANCER AND SHE DIED WITHIN A MONTH. MY SISTER WENT TO ER, WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED HER WITH COLON CANCER, AND SHE DIED WITHIN TWO WEEKS. COLON CANCER IS A KILLER!!!! YOU ARE VERY LUCKY!! I'M CURRENTLY SURVIVING LUNG CANCER THAT WAS CAUGHT REALLY EARLY SINCE IT SHOWED UP IN AN X-RAY FOR SOMETHING ELSE. I WAS LUCKY, SO FAR. GOOD LUCK SISTER, I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@mimi7914]

may I ask what lung cancer symptoms you had?

[@jacktaylor1030]

i HADNO SYMPTOMS, IT SHOWED UP DURING AN XRAY OF MY BLADDER@@mimi7914

[@elizabethw.454]

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[@andysmith6218]

So positive ….

[@yahniadore]

🙏🏾❤️

[@armondlevinia9221]

What a genuine and endearing woman. I wish her long life. And that adorable doggie, too!

[@gdaymates431]

That is one of the happiest looking dogs I've ever seen! Bless you both.

[@rosek1980]

I can relate to alot of what you went through. I also for years and years had issues with constipation and severe bloating. I constantly saw doctors who told me to eat more fiber and it was just IBS. I just thought it was just a part of what i had to deal with for the rest of my life. After getting my first colonoscopy and haveing polyps removed,they recommended it be done every yr. The last two yrs doctors thought i could go a couple of years without them, wrong idea. This last year I was having a stomach ache almost everyday. I have always had issue with my stomach so i didn't think much of it. Well this went on for two months and now i was getting worried. Called my doctor and she requested a CT scan. The results came back and she informed me that i had Cancer but at that point it wasnt clear where in my body it was, it seemed to be in my lympth nodes. A petscan was done and it was determined that I had Appendiceal Stage 4. Apparently it's rare to have it in the Appendix. Went through 5 rounds of Chemo. When if was determined that it wasn't doing much they switched me to Immunotherapy which I tell you is like night and day. I went from 5 hrs of chemo every two weeks plus two days extra wearing a chemo pump at home to 30 mins of Immunotherapy every three weeks. I felt normal and was able to go back to work. While on chemo I felt really bad for almost two weeks and when I finally felt somewhat normal it was time for my next round of Chemo. I was so grateful when i stopped having my chemo treatment since I'll be honest, I was ready to give up, it was that bad. I'll have to hand it to those who are able to work after their chemo treatments. It is hell! I'm trying to stay as positive as possible. I'm grateful for my husband who has helped me through this, i'm grateful for my wonderful family, my friends who just happen to be my coworkers and all the people who pray for me, some who i don't even know. I'm grateful for the Oncologist who wouldn't give me a time line because she said that would be all her patients would be thinking about instead of trying to be positive and concentrating on the treatment needed, and most of all I'm grateful to God for each day I have on this Earth. I'm still going through treatment and may still be on it for years to come but thank God I'm still here!

[@cejourne123]

Amen, continue to preserve and keep close the Lord, Jesus.

[@kristineobrien8878]

OMG…your story kinda sounds like mine, every cancer experience is different. I live in Mi;) I’m supposed to start chemo on the 31st. I wish I had someone to talk to.

[@janicejacome]

​@@kristineobrien8878Kristine, Honey l will be keeping you in my prayers and sending you 💖. I am sorry, you shouldn't have to do all this alone. Sending you a hug 🌷🌸🌻💜 ...please stay in touch!

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

This is very interesting. I get two precancerous tubular adénoma polyps removed every colonoscopy and I’m only recommended every 5 years for a colonoscopy. My mother passed from metastatic colon cancer of the sigmoid. I don’t get it. And lately my stomach is hurting.

[@janicejacome]

Sending you 💖🌸☮️👑👏🌷🌼...hope you're doing better each day ! I have a feeling you're much stronger than you know😊.May His light shine on you each day🌷

[@margaretskinner6972]

So sorry you had to go through this. I’m dumbfounded how many young people are dealing with this and all the other cancers you usually see in much older people. Life is just unfair , hence why I get my scans , tests done regularly. Good luck for your future. I really hope all goes well.

[@bojigirl5672]

Really, is it too much for your doctor to order a colonoscopy instead of guessing for months and months? We all need to get doctors who will listen to us when we know our bodies. That, and we need to be our own strong advocate. I am sorry you had to go through this. I’ve been through cancer three times and have learned these lessons.

[@mellando9770]

Exactly! I’ve had bleeding for 2 weeks and have had nausea, pain and reflux for several months. I can’t get in to see a Gastro specialist until 28th November then I’ll be on the public waiting list for a colonoscopy and gastroscopy We have lots of cancer on both sides of the family so of course my head is spinning. After seeing the hundreds of people on here that have been blown off for ages it makes me so angry. I’ve had chronic constipation for 20 years and just get told to up my fibre and exercise more. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@bojigirl5672]

@@mellando9770 I am sorry about the wait. I had to wait 6 weeks for a hysterectomy when they thought I had uterine cancer. So stressful. I’m glad your doc finally ordered the right tests. Good luck.

[@mellando9770]

@@bojigirl5672 my dad had to wait 3 months to see a specialist when he had stage 4 bladder cancer. The system is really messed up. I hope you have recovered and are well now.

[@juliebrooke6099]

Yes! Why won’t they start with the worst case scenario and work back from there instead of the other way around? Often it seems like by the time they’ve ruled out everything else it’s too late and the cancer has spread already.

[@chasingsunsets87]

Because insurance won't cover it until your 45. I am 36 and I keep asking since I have family history of colon cancer and well a bunch of cancers. I dont know why it is such an issue though!

[@Deltanurse]

9 times out of 10 its is all the insurance that says no. And dictates to doctors what can and cannot do. We have got to stand up for this

[@bigtom1948]

Insurance companies make money by saying no Except for raises and bonuses for the executive suite.

[@kutatm]

And doctors will not stay on the phone with insurance companies and fight for their patients and insist they need the treatment. They don’t get paid for this so most of them won’t do it.

[@TNa-cp3bn]

Its not only that. I live in Norway where we have free health care and still the doctors dont take you seriously,deny,gaslight. I did stool testing almost 2 years ago. They found blood,but nothing was done about it. The doctor didnt call me back,said its nothing to worry about. Only now that I have been doing more research myself do I realize how serious it actually is. Makes me so angry and sad at the same time.

[@user-wd3po8sd7k]

I’ve suffered with constipation for years. I had a colonoscopy 3 years ago with two polyps showing but they were not cancerous. I also had an endoscopy at that time which came back normal. Fast-forward three years later to now. I’ve been having once in a while, burping and brief vague stomach discomfort on and off for a year. Just last week, I had nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, pressure in the stomach after eating and fatigue. This week I had a CT scan of the abdomen with contrast and the only thing it showed was mild fatty liver. I got an occult stool test which showed positive for blood. My lipase is elevated from the blood test 2 days ago. I took another blood test today and it elevated more. I did have an ultrasound done on the gallbladder and that came back normal . I just don’t feel well. One more thing ; my mother and grandmother both died of stomach cancer. Needless to say, I’m very, very worried. I wish you well and healthy❤

[@HopeofGlory-qx4lk]

🫶🏽🤍

[@teachermichelle9632]

Thinking of you!

[@marys3738]

I’m going through the same thing! Every test comes back normal so I’m diagnosed with IBS.

[@h33-q8w]

​@@marys3738 yes. And diet. And other medications you're on. But alot of it is definitely coming from the food people eat. Nothing is healthy anymore not the meat not the veg. Unless you grow your own and raise your own meat to slaughter cancer is inevitable unfortunately 😢

[@Allthathingss]

If you have a history of stomach cancer in your family...WHY are you not being taken more seriously? That's one if the first things they ask, "Do you have a family history?"

[@tinajohnson7534]

I'm so sorry you had to go through this. As a celiac, this is a big fear of mine. The medical gaslighting I believe women go through, myself included, is just amazing. As a nurse, I hear these stories all the time, and something needs to change. Best of luck with your health for the future.

[@m33265]

Eat carnivore. Your celiac will be much better. Eat only meat, eggs, milk, fish, nothing else. Nothing plant-based, no bread, no seed oils even for cooking, frying. Try it for half of year and you will see results. And as a bonus, you will loose weight. And eat a lot of animal fat, dont worry, you need energy. Stop everything sweet, glokozo-fructose sirup, your body have ability to produce glucose from proteins.

[@MariadeJesus-dt4ql]

Read the book...guess what came to.dinner. parasites are the cause of cancer...allergies....lupus....dementia and more

[@joannadavis6716]

I am elderly 78 year old celiac. My mother and sister both died with colon cancer. My new gastroenterologist did a colonoscopy in 2019, found three polyps and would not tell me if they were adenomas. Total of 9 adenomas since age 40. Then he gaslighted me that I could wait 10 years for another colonoscopy. OH REALLY. I guessed he thought I would be dead by then. “Doctor, you are fired.”

[@Нфт-ц8и]

Not only women

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

I presented at the ER with severe abdominal pain. Told the doctor I thought it was appendicitis. He replied "I don't think you have appendicitis". They waited long enough for it to perforate. I spent a week on IV antibiotics after they finally removed my appendix. I returned a week after my discharge with an abscess. Spent another week in the hospital having that drained. Missed a lot of work, too, all because a doctor's ego couldn't stand a patient knowing she had acute appendicitis. I was extremely fit and in the gym five days a week. Several years later, I began to grow a goiter, had symptoms of hypothyroidism and developed hypercalcemia. Calcium was over 11... They waited 10 months to perform surgery. Meanwhile, the high calcium levels were causing constant thirst and frequent urination. After my thyroidectomy and removal of one parathyroid gland, I was advised I had thyroid cancer. Rather than telling me that I was depressed for nearly a year, they should have performed surgery much sooner. Now my medical records reflect a diagnosis of depression that never was...

[@itsdiane2you11]

Thank you for sharing. I am 4 months post op with a permanent colostomy bag (rectum and anus were removed). It's an adjustment and I am currently NED and just very grateful to be alive. I had constipation and bloating for a long time. I had hemorrhoids too so when I saw some blood I wasn't overly alarmed. One day the toilet was full of blood. That got my doctor's attention. I was stage 2 but the tumor was too near my sphincter muscle for a resection. Chemo and chemoradiation did shrink the tumor but not enough. I am adapting fairly well and won't need follow-up scans for 6 months to a year. Glad you are doing well and again, thank you for sharing.

[@ppmny7015]

Wow, so sorry that happened to you!

[@itsdiane2you11]

@@ppmny7015 Thank you 😊. I consider myself lucky. Obviously not the luckiest but considering what others have gone through I really am fortunate.

[@marthab255]

I have had the same surgery and have had my ostomy for 8 years. You will do good. You learn how to deal with the ostomy. I have the Barbie butt also.

[@marthab255]

Your doctor might rethink the scans. My cancer metastasis came back in 5 years. Now my scans are every 3 months.

[@itsdiane2you11]

@@marthab255 Thanks...it's definitely an adjustment but I am so far pretty accepting of it as it's better than the alternative, right? Sorry you had it return. I hope you're doing okay now.

[@PetalPalmer]

Thank you for sharing your story, Michelle. Wishing you the best!

[@mmm81m6]

You are a very brave person, reacting like that to stage 4 cancer diagnosis takes a lot of strength and positive attitude. Keep on the fight you are a light to everyone battling cancer. Your story also goes to show doctors should stop dissing younger patients as cancer is unfortunately becoming more common in people in their 30s and 40s when they are supposed to be at their peak, working, raising families etc. Possibly this might be down to environmental factors, and exposure to substances that are carcinogenic. The idea you did something wrong to get cancer (basically the smoker syndrome..) needs to change, leading a healthy life style, eating well doesn't prevent you from developing cancer at a young age.

[@deniseyounger6004]

I had been on antidepressants for over 35 year and never had anything like this. Don’t let Drs blow you off. Any symptoms that stay get checked out. I’m so sad and sorry this happened to you

[@lindapelle8738]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have some similar symptoms. I have no idea how you went to work. I’m curious why you did not Go on short term or even long-term disability. You are the strongest woman in the world to have taught 28 high energy children, While going through chemo. You are nothing short of a beautiful super star. 🌟🌟🌟 People who have not been sick do not understand how important it is to have an empathetic Dr I’m glad you found a great team. God bless.

[@l.t.8472]

I agree with Jennifer. I was at my best friends side when she had stage 4. She had surgery and chemo. She was in remmision for a year and it came back. It went to her liver. She had 100's of tumers that attatched to her colon. She did chemo again. The chemo did not work at all. She then went to md anderson hospital and was in a trial. Not long into the trial and after scans they told her itwas not working. She then went on hospice and lasted a couple of months. Stage 4. Wishing a long remmision for this teacher.

[@dariahughes5564]

God that's so sad! Every single video I have watched, 100% of them had drs, pa's , etc blow them off. Ignore the symptoms, refuse scans, they are crazy, overreacting, anxiety, it makes me so mad. I wish after killing so many women, we could go back to All the original doctors and get their licenses revoked due to basically murdering our loved ones. I mean a scan an x-ray could have saved 1000s of these women. Makes me crazy! I've had similar treatment. I have better luck with female health workers.

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

Reminds me of Farrah Fawcett's cancer progression.

[@HiddenHillsHillbilly]

Going through this right now, in Houston Tx, I am beside myself how awful I’ve been treated by medical professionals just pushing you off to the next dr, the next dr….meanwhile your suffering with a very pressing and urgent medical issue…sad just sad all the way around…

[@amills9261]

This story genuinely makes me cry. Doctors are not getting it right. I have read many articles regarding the rise in colon cancer in younger people. Her symptoms were conspicuous for colon cancer (other conditions as well) but why overlook the possibility? Don’t blood tests reveal abnormalities? This is tragic.

[@smfarrie2943]

Colon cancer and ovarian cancer. Young ladies in their 20s and 30s. One was going to ER for stomach bloat and abdominal pain for a year and a half before her diagnosis of stage 4 ovarian cancer. She’s deceased now. Symptoms are just being blatantly dismissed without cause.

[@amills9261]

@@smfarrie2943 it seems so negligent. It is a lesson to us all. My dearest friend was misdiagnosed at 50 with an infection, and then diverticulitis. She died of colon cancer at 53.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

@@amills9261So sorry. That is sad.

[@joannesaltfleet2071]

@smfarrie2943 Someone I was friends with kept getting fobbed off by her doctor when she had symptoms that weren't normal for her and it was ovarian cancer and she died when she was 35.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

@@joannesaltfleet2071 My goodness your friend was way too young to pass away. I’m sorry her doctors didn’t take her seriously.

[@Theperfect_opinion]

You are so beautiful and strong. Thank you for having the COURAGE to share your story. You’re heroic!

[@apwhoa7767]

Thank you for sharing your story. ❤ I am happy you are still here to share it.

[@thankubelle]

idk how i came across this video. blessings to you!!! and glad u ultimately advocated for yourself n had a listening ear to a specialist who cared.

[@StaceyMangani]

What an amazing woman! How do you work during all that?!! Her great team of doctors, her intelligence to get a specialist who sees CRC severe cases daily, her faith, her love of her kids at school… Incredible! I’d love to know what her diet became and which supplements she took!

[@winterlite3243]

⚡️I’m sorry you went through so much pain. I’m absolutely in awe of how disciplined you are, and were even in the midst of your pain and treatments. Talk about being a warrior! You have encouraged me to be a stronger advocate for myself. I have suffered with ever worsening bloating and constipation for years. I’m also on antidepressants for many years, tried gluten free diet, taking miralax, etc. I’ve been telling myself, well it can’t be cancer because I don’t have any bleeding - The doctors always ask me that! You are the first person to share that you never saw any blood! Thank you for sharing your journey. May God continue to bless you with health, strength and happiness! ✨🙏🏼💖

[@janicejacome]

Please look into food as medicine. It worked for me, l had all you had, plus lost so much blood ,was so anemic for years, yet SCARED of colonoscopy 🙄. I went and not a polyp,👏...it was eating the WRONG FOODS. I feel better than l have in years and can only thank the Creator above and won't take a medicine, there is FOOD for every ailment. Slippery elm plus magnesium citrate worked great for constipation, ginger is miraculous...please STOP the RXs the doctors don't care! We don't need to suffer, l wish you the best of health n all you want in life🌷

[@snowoman8832]

so you Didn't have cancer. What do you use for laxative now linzess suppository fleet enema ducolax amitza

[@winterlite3243]

@@snowoman8832 ⚡️I use all you mentioned except amizta (don’t know that one). Recently had colonoscopy but must have another Dr. was unable to complete 🥺😓.

[@karenjohnson5175]

I had uterine serous cancer (USC). It is rare and aggressive, so there is little research on it. I was 3C when it was diagnosed. I had chemo, targeted radiation and brachy therapy. I, like you, felt like now there wasn't anything between me and "it". At 30 months out, I've finally learned to just be grateful for every day.

[@sallyostling]

How did you find out?

[@dawnkhobain6399]

Thats so much to deal with. You’ll be in my prayers 🙏

[@AshleySpeaks4U]

My grandmother died of that. Misdiagnosed as bladder in spite of bleeding post menopausal. In sugery for bladder, tumor the size of grapefruit. He had to apologize to my mom. "I should have known." It's fast. 😢

[@EJMG22]

So sorry you are going through this😢what were your symptoms❤

[@magicsupamoggie]

My friend had this. She is fine at the moment. It’s just over a year since she had treatment.

[@beam3819]

This beautiful lady was gaslighted by her doctors when they did not take any of her big symphtons serious at all.

[@aracelypadilla4658]

She is so strong to going through cancer treatment and working. Many blessings to her.

[@bethanhamer.8669]

Told I had ibs and depressed for years .15 years later after a reaction to a vaccine find out I have had coeliacs and now gluten ataxia . Gluten free just over a year now and my health has improved dramatically. My iron levels were 6 and suffered so badly with migraine I lost my job ,in and out of hospital with stomach pains which a,way led me back to gynae as I had a long history of gynae surgery . The worst was thinking they must be right and I was mad after all . Fast forward a year I have just landed a full time job again ,in 2022 never thought I would work again ! I’m lucky to have a Neurologist Professor where I live who picked it up after a brain scan and reviewing all my symptoms .I owe Professor Hadjivassiliou my life Doctors need to think outside the box at times

[@bethanhamer.8669]

@@rebeka145 I had a full body mri scan as was numb from foot to thorax after going to accident and emergency . They sent me to neuro who didn’t know what was wrong wrong so literally was tested for everything .. lumbar puncture , nerve conduction tests , bone marrow biopsy ( platelets high ) . There is a condition called gluten ataxia so they tested my blood which showed I was reactive to gluten and brain scans revealed some small white areas on my cerebellum . Had a biopsy of stomach and have coeliacs and gluten ataxia and neuropathy . Lucky I live in a city with and excellent neurology department and one of the leading professionals in gluten ataxia . The damage done cannot be reversed but has halted any further brain damage and improved my life considerably .

[@shantishanti1949]

Thank GOD for your strength in demanding a second opinion- to see a specialist in the worst of colorectal cancer. Such a beautiful strong lady. So pleased to see you able to make this video. Blessings sent for the rest of your life. 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@shantishanti1949]

I am taking it that you had to work financially to be able to get treatment and receive your cancer treatment as it makes no sense otherwise. If you had a six to 12 month diagnosis- work is something you hope financially you can forget and just FIGHT to get well. ❤️‍🩹

[@susanford2388]

Ma'am thank you for sharing your story, you are very brave. I am fed up of hearing doctors over prescribing. A tablet for everything rather than asking the real reason for constipation. I am sorry you were fobbed off. Bless you.

[@_wakes6.0]

I’ve been NED (Colorectal cancer Stage 3)since 2016 but l have been having symptoms that are everything you touched upon. In 2020 I had a 10lb ovarian cyst removed. It was a surgery planned to repair a hernia so the GI surgeon had to become a gynaecologist expert. He saved my ovary. Lately I’ve had a sore tailbone for quite awhile. I am always constipated because of the meds I take for neuropathy. I’m afraid to do anything because I don’t want to know. However listening to your story has given me hope. Thank you 🙏🏽 ❤

[@kingswayhongkong]

Thank you for sharing your experience, your case showed how important it is to advocate for ourselves and to remain hopeful. I lost my father from Colon cancer, it was not until recently that I found out channels like this that literally can save lives . Your story and strength moves me and god bless you.

[@kristiekris3401]

My husband has had bloating for years, but won't get checked out. It's very scary.

[@lindabecker7839]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@lorraineophoff4984]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Iamdealing w issues now. You were smart to insist on seeing a colon cancer specialist!

[@deanawells4395]

I personally heard that they where taking my case to tumor board; I said oh well I am going to be there for my case. They said no you can’t i once again said I am coming to my case period. I think they thought I would go and not understand what they where saying so they let me. I went and my review took an hour because I had so much to say including information they didn’t know about. After they thanked me and said we think we should have the patient in the review. Maybe I made a small change in at least my cancer center’s procedures.

[@Catastropheshe]

It's rude how Dr's treats patients as idiots, who will know better than you about your body 🙄

[@pslay9324]

Michelle, thank you so very much for sharing your story with us❤. I am terrified because I have a lot of these symptoms but because I have no bleeding, I didn't think it could be colon cancer. I have a lot of back pain and extreme fatigue most days. I am afraid to tell my doctor about the pain because of all the issues over the past few years in the media regarding "pain" and pain Medication which I do not want to be associated with. I have seen notes made in charts about anyone saying they have a lot of pain. I work for physicians myself believe me, the association is out there. I take aspirin, and lay on a heating pad when it's really bad. I have been having a lot of back pain that feels like something is hitting a nerve. I have noticed it more often than before. My only Colonoscopy was performed in 2015. The whole thing was so negative I never went back even though they found 2 polyps which were removed and benign. The doctor told me to follow up in a year and I just never went back. I am so glad you caught yours when you did and praying that you continue to recover. ❤❤❤

[@janetwilder6145]

You must go back!!!

[@cozmarine7771]

Even if you need to travel to a cheaper town for diagnosis, do it. You must put your health 1st. Most important in life; good health and a roof over your head. Anyone reading. If you've many symptoms but the doc want refer you for a scan , just say please write in my notes you have refused further investigation. If you still get no good reply,walk out and try a new doctor telling them of your bad luck 😢😢😢

[@PokeMommaAndMini]

I’m sorry that you weren’t given an ostomy nurse to help guide you through that change.

[@bobs1356]

Shirley here. My mom had ovarian cancer and went to the colon. She only had 2 years and about 4 surgeries.

[@erikacoleman9396]

Thank you so much for sharing! I have been dealing with the same early symptoms for the last 15 years. At age 27, I got my first colonoscopy but came back that I had nothing. The same results in the second colonoscopy. Last year, the digestive specialist wanted to perform a second one, but at this point, it has been a long way of constipation, bloating and pain, LOTS of discomfort. I am constantly irritated due to the feeling around my abdominal area. During the last three years, I have been suffering from muscle pain, and stiffness so doctors determined I have fibromyalgia, depression, arthritis, and IBS. And just like you, I have been given Linzess but it just makes me feel more discomfort (I have really tried it for months), and also just like you my PCP put me under depression meds which cause constipation. Also, Cymbolta keeps me in zombie mode. By you sharing your story, you opened my eyes. THANK YOU!

[@lsaraswati957]

Good that doctors were willing to give you tests. Have you looked into dysbiosis/leaky gut? That can cause inflammation and joint pain, etc.

[@debbiecatalano8866]

God Bless You❤ And your Health, so many Doctors dismiss what a women says. Bravo sweet lady!!!😇

[@Justanurse357]

MD Anderson or Sloan Kettering. These two institutions are world renowned they create miracles for lots of people 💕

[@elizabethmcleod246]

My cousin’s chondrosarcoma was not managed at Sloan Kettering. She died aged 52.

[@taylormarquez23]

Horrible Dr Christine Herzog at MD Anderson SMILED in my face as she told me that my seven year old son was going to die. “I have medicine for him but I can’t give it to him.” This was as she denied my son medication because my insurance wouldn’t cover it! MY BABY!!!! I hope she burns in hell. I’ll never forget her.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

@@taylormarquez23 I feel your ire.

[@mythoughts2355]

My brother passed away from stage 4 colon cancer after 3 years of battling cancer

[@robertshifrin2495]

Working through chemo is insane. My heart goes out to this woman

[@paulasanz9600]

Bellísima Your attitude , optimism and faith healed you Sending you a big hug beautiful sis 🩷💫🌈💫 Always advocate for yourself !

[@Creative-Chaos]

I had a full physical in Thailand and was diagnosed with stage one colorectal cancer. If people can afford it, go out of country for a full physical and get a health report. I took my report to Seattle Care Cancer Institute and got treatment.

[@Justanurse357]

Can you please share details of the hospital for a full physical in Thailand

[@AprileB]

I’ve never thought about this

[@neerajkerkar]

Which test detected it? Did the full physical include a colonoscopy?

[@angelaayala296]

My husband is part of the radiation dosi team at SCCA. It can happen to anyone and it does. I'm glad you were able to get the treatment you needed.

[@elizabethw.454]

What did the physical entail exactly? Please share for those who can't go to Thailand

[@kevinbaxter7390]

Sorry to hear your horrible experiences. Myself from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and these situations are happening far far too often,being totally fobbed off by Medical Professionals. We all know our bodies,and realise something isn’t right. But put our utmost trust in Doctors/Neurologists etc etc and take them at there words. We have the wonderful NHS here ,but now I have learnt you got to push hard all the time otherwise get left in the massive system. Those symptoms we mentioned,all the dots do not get joined up . Bumped off to different specialists. I do keep hearing cases though why is it that patients who Work out play sports for numerous years,eat clean don’t drink or smoke. But yet get caught up in dreadful Medical issues. These Patients stories are inspiring and keep on pushing for help and answers.👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@elizabethmcleod246]

They likely have a sport induced repetitive stress injury. If it’s nerves or connective tissue the injury can’t be imaged. I had a nerve that was severely pinched in three places and 10 doctors gas lit me. I’m lucky to be alive.

[@katstarbuck2626]

You fought for yourself!!!!!! We HAVE TO RESEARCH AND FIGHT FOR OURSELVES!!!!!!! PLEASE REMEMBER THIS

[@Pakalani03]

Thank you so much for telling your story. I'm a vegetarian, have always eaten organic foods, was a competitive runner and and weight lifter, and have lived all my adult life on laxatives to help me have bowel movements. A doctor told me I have IBS-C and gave me Linzess (which did nothing). I'm always bloated, laxatives don't do the trick, and I would like a colonoscopy to see what's going on inside. I admire you for taking your health seriously and finding the right doctors to help you. You've given me the courage to push my g,p. to figure out my issue. Thanks to you, I have decided to find the answers. Hope you are completely well. You are a warrior. Best wishes for good health.

[@catbishop206]

I know this is on a very minor scale, but just as an example of the medical gaslighting that goes on, my son was terribly sick on a trip to Hawaii. When i took him to the Pediatrician there, within minutes of looking over my son, the doctor was insisting that it was just a common cold and was trying to rush us out and say goodbye bc he was 'so sure'. I was not convinced, and i believed it was the FLU. I wanted to get my son on the prescription Tamiflu so the poor guy could get better asap, esp with us being on vacation. So at my repeated request, the doctor finally decided to playcate me and just test my son, and sure enough, he had the flu! The doctor was surprised, and i was annoyed he hadn't listened to my more or believed me more. Many doctors have stopped listening to Patients.. it's a shame.

[@badnewssourgrapes]

Keep fighting you are gonna win this battle 👍

[@sherifaw4167]

There are at home test kit for like $25 for colon, diverticulitis, colitis and colon polyps that can be of help to our minds if your age doesn’t grant a recommended test from your doctor.

[@hannahhughes4801]

You are so strong and positive after years of being let down, and your face lights up with a beautiful smile, God bless you beautiful young lady ❤ ❤ ❤❤❤

[@feather2643]

I can't believe you had to work through all that! It's sad the school system heath care couldn't allow you to have time off to deal with this head on!!! UNREAL!

[@robink.3557]

Putting aside that you are obviously a very strong woman I find it appaling that cancer patients have to work throughout their treatment… that’s just insane and cruel. I am so glad not to live in the US.

[@thegmom7812]

Where do you live ??

[@robink.3557]

@@thegmom7812 In "socialist" Germany where we pay less for better/similar healthcare :)

[@thegmom7812]

@@robink.3557 ok thanks !! United States healthcare does kinda suck !!

[@thegmom7812]

@@robink.3557 gotcha !!!

[@mimi1o8]

@@robink.3557lucky you. I wish I lived in a country like yours.

[@sw6118]

I’ve never heard that doctor’s explanation of how the cancer could start. It makes sense. That’s quite scary. It suggests that people on any kind of medication causing bloating and constipation should get a colonoscopy much earlier and more often than the current guidelines. Until the guidelines are changed people will end up doing battle with their insurance companies.

[@laurifowler4424]

Then there's the awful possibility of something going wrong with a colonoscopy. My chiropractor's mother-in-law was perforated, wound up having troubles, died from heart issues caused by the perforated bowels! I have had 3 colonoscopies, and endoscopy, and a flex sig. I am 52.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

I’ll never have a colonoscopy again. I was injured and doctors covered it up.

[@marilynmorrison4936]

I hope you are feeling great I would like to thank you for telling your story I was diagnosed in early November 2022 and I started treatment February 2023 I did chemo and radiation on the same day for 2 months it was caught early but the radiation was the worst part I had 2 large burns on my tiny bum. I had my post treatment scans and it is all good. I am so sorry that doctors messed with you I am lucky to be Canadian I wish you good health❤

[@jackjones1915]

America sounds crazy to me. Working while getting chemo, why? Driving yourself to hospital in such a pain, why? Your school being mad you took sick leave, why and wtf?

[@GinaHolmes-wp4sj]

Teachers are abused. People have no clue.

[@kandiceblu1]

That's normal ...it's the mindset here...

[@annerodriguez4470]

uSA health care sucks

[@finster1968]

No, not this American! I’m a stage 3 colorectal cancel survivor. I told my job of 24 years that I’m going on disability so I can regain my health. And they would have to deal with it! Now I’m a ten year survivor and counting. And they had to take me back! It’s the law.

[@winniecash1654]

The cost of living and being taxed to death makes it hard to stop working when a person has health problems. Plus health insurance and care is very expensive.

[@lhyork1608]

I’m so glad you advocated for yourself …..and that yousredoing well…hope you still have your furry to bring you comfort…I know my dogs help me immensely 😍

[@sinbadandsalty3908]

She did everything right, she kept going back to the doctor. The doctors were incompetent to keep dismissing her with all the hallmark symptoms.

[@waltquandt6226]

God bless this lovely woman as well as this channel. For every one of us a cancer diagnosis could be just around the corner. It's good to have these patient perspectives to help new patients navigate the healthcare system and be aware of some of the options that may or may not be communicated by medical personnel. I pray that she is still doing well.🙏🙏

[@wildpikachu7935]

I’m so terrified of getting colon cancer, I have severe health anxiety and I’ve struggled with constipation for as long as I can remember, and I can’t tell if I’ve been having more gas and bloating lately or if I’m just more aware of it because of my anxiety hyperfocusing on it. I’m only 28 but hearing these stories of younger people getting it is making me even more paranoid 😭

[@alphacentauri8083]

Hi :) Go ahead and schedule a colonoscopy if you're concerned. I had one the other day and it's not that bad...honest! Your symptoms are probably nothing serious, so put your mind at ease and cure your health anxiety.

[@CGM1114]

Thanks for sharing, can you move where you have family for support? You should not be alone, stay strong and wishes for a full recovery.

[@cydtaylor]

Wow what a warrior you're awesome. That you could find Drs you could trust also amazing

[@mscarmencitaM]

Ur still alive...thanks to God 1st of course but also because u a a STRONG,SMART AND RESILIENT WOMAN! u made me cry,laugh and even gave me some goosebumps! Lol...ur a fighter and I know ur not about to get knocked out! May God continue to bless u with the strength and courage u have because that's the way to beat this conniving disease.

[@nikhilgoyal007]

your story choked me up. I am so thankful for your survival and recovery! good luck mate!

[@Miss-Laine]

I’m glad you had family and friends to support you. If that happened to me I don’t have anyone to lean on. 😢

[@LadyKestrel23]

My husbands only symptom was blood in his stool and he was at stage 3 at that point at 45 last year. His scans are clear and I wish you the best ❤

[@ppmny7015]

Linzess is a rough medication, lots of side effects. Thank you for sharing your story ❤

[@davidolsen9098]

Sometimes I have to double up on my linzess just to get things moving 😮

[@ppmny7015]

@@davidolsen9098 I've been taking IBS Rela. So much better than Linzess and Trulance with very few side effects.

[@rangerwhite5165]

This is proof you need to push hard for diagnostic testing if you feel something isn't right. Don't take no for an answer if your body doesn't feel right.