I Ignored the Signs - Jason | Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story

For months, Jason explained away stomach issues, thinking it was IBS like loose stools, constipation and seeing spots of blood on toilet paper, until the bleeding got worse. He finally went to the doctor and tests and biopsies later revealed a stage 4 colorectal cancer cancer diagnosis with metastasis to the liver.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 My first colon cancer symptoms
03:07 Finding blood in stool
07:43 Learning I had metastatic cancer
11:18 Starting chemotherapy
14:08 Getting an HAI pump
16:39 Treatment side effects
21:56 Words of advice
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Jason’s STAGE 4 COLORECTAL CANCER Story: "I IGNORED the SIGNS!" | The Patient Story
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[@brandyfoster596]

I was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer when I was 37. After a lot of chemo and a lot of surgery I am CANCER FREE!! There will be times you want to give up but stay strong and keep fighting.

[@iSheree]

How long have you been cancer free/in remission? That is amazing news, congratulations!! ❤ I have throat cancer and the PET scan revealed something in my colon with enlarged lymph nodes. Metastasis from my throat cancer was ruled out in another scan specifically for it. I have had symptoms of IBS, with the exemption of blood in my stool. 2 years ago I had a colonoscopy and they didn’t find anything. Now that the PET scan has showed something, my doctor now wants to run more tests… I do have a family history of Crohn’s and this sort of thing can show up and mimic colon cancer so I am not too freaked out yet. However they also found 10+ lesions in my liver (which appeared suddenly which is alarming) that they are investigating but so far are saying these are benign… I am 32. So sorry you went through that and so happy I saw your comment. It gives me hope if I do end up being diagnosed!

[@brandyfoster596]

@iSheree I have been cancer free since August of 2023 so not long. I'm glad your Dr is staying up on this and looking further into it. I will pray for you. It's been a very long and hard road but with good Dr.'s and the strength of my family and friends I made it. I was only 86 lbs at one point and the surgeon told my family he wouldn't operate anymore and to take me home to see my kids. Basically go home and see how long I last. I came home forced myself to gain weight back and he ended up doing further surgery. I also went to UC for a possible living donor for my liver but ended up going to Cleveland clinic for a resection. My point is no matter how dark it gets keep pushing and let your people fight for you when you can't. Your life is worth going to the ends of the earth to save. If you have any questions along the way please feel free to reach out. I will help as much as I can.

[@iSheree]

@@brandyfoster596 thank you so much for your kind words and wisdom! I have been fighting my throat cancer since April 2023 and it was in August 2023 that they told me that all those things in the PET scan weren’t from that cancer! They haven’t been able to figure out what is going on since. I am a medical mystery right now. I have been so sick for a few years now but it could well be an autoimmune disease mimicking cancer. I hope so anyway because I was born disabled, made more disabled due to hospital negligence at 3 months old, developed debilitating chronic illnesses along the way and broke my neck at 17 which triggered multiple autoimmune diseases. Having cancer is just an inconvenience at this point but just when I thought it can’t get any worse in my life, I could have more than one cancer right now. I have fought hard my whole life and will continue to fight. ❤️ Congratulations on beating stage 4 cancer that is quite the achievement!!

[@brandyfoster596]

@iSheree that's a lot to go through and I'm sorry it's been so hard. I am glad to hear you are a fighter. You are strong and brave. You got this!

[@iSheree]

@@brandyfoster596 thank you and you are so brave and strong too! My cancer does not respond well to chemo (I have been having surgeries and a form of radiation therapy and a drug that I have to take for the rest of my life) so I can’t imagine having chemo but I could be soon. 😢 Also the thought of having a liver resection while so ill, is scary. I hope I can be as strong as you were and get through it if this is my fate too. Thank you for sharing your story I now have more hope and will fight harder. ❤️

[@Alwayslearnimg]

I have a family member who was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer more than 20 years ago. It had spread to the liver. This family member actually did have a liver transplant after the colon cancer was gone. And is still around, as I said, more than 20 years later!

[@mariapap8962]

😮

[@susanparker4550]

That's wonderful, I hope they're still OK & God Bless ❤

[@mattchew4161]

I want to personally say a prayer for all who is dealing with this disease. I pray for all of your healing and full recovery amen 🙏

[@ajxsmine2836]

Amen.🙏🏼💜

[@biohack9540]

Much respect to you God bless you!

[@shinshiia]

Thank you 😢you are so kind and loving

[@garethmaw5504]

Amen 🙏

[@donaldjuan4934]

Why don't you ask your god why he created cancer?

[@nicolamonks5020]

I am a bowel cancer survivor. I was diagnosed 2019 with a large tumour in my sigmoid colon. It has been a long hard road, but suddenly I'm almost done! 2024 will be my year of being cancer free. Much love and healing to you my friend. ❤❤

[@oshea2300]

Want to go to heaven? Trust Jesus Christs Life, death, burial, and Resurrection alone. His death on the cross for your sins. He shed his precious blood to atone for your sin! You can't be saved unless you acknowledge that you're a lost sinner.. and that you deserve hell, and that Jesus Christ died for your sins.. he was your substitute. His blood is your payment. If you don't plead guilty, you will have to pay your sins yourself (eternity in Hell) All you have to do is trust in him..( asking him to forgive you and save you) and you can spend eternity in heaven with God. It's personal. You can have His righteousness transferred to your account so you don't have to be judged for your own sins?( instead you get judge based on his righteousness.) Don't trust mary, don't trust your baptism, don't trust your church membership, don't trust your good works/goodness. Salvation is in Jesus Christ alone nothing more. Eternal life is a free gift and Jesus paid it All. Christians are good because we love him, not to earn our way to heaven. There is so much fake christianity, many people who have tried to work their way to heaven as a fake Christian will get cast down to hell because they're trusting in their own good works and not Jesus Christ alone.

[@necron99.aka-sammyboy92]

Did u have constant diarrhea!? I'm serious, I think there's something wrong with me

[@Sabouma28]

then go to your doctor... don't mutter about it on the internet @@necron99.aka-sammyboy92

[@myyoutubechannel3161]

​@necron99.aka-sammyboy92 what are you feeling on a day to day basis ? Any updates ..

[@nicolamonks5020]

@necron99.aka-sammyboy92 you need to see a Doctor. Bowel cancer has many symptoms, and so do a lot of other bowel disorders. Please see a doctor!

[@imjustareseller]

I’m 42 and have red blood all over the bowl and I’m scared shitless to go to a doctor. I am terrified.. I got a 4 year old daughter I can imagine leaving her behind. I have health insurance but no courage .. Listening to you scared me even more but also opened my eyes, you are right I need to go to the doc. I wish you the best, I hope you get better and beat cancer.

[@kaileyrenae7169]

😢just go to the doc. Its better to know then to have your precious baby lose you completely unexpectedly. I know youre scared and its ok to be. You are loved and you are needed. Just go. Stay strong ❤❤❤❤

[@skykid3]

Get check out ASAP, a school friend ignored symptoms he had until he collapsed, all because he was terrified of going to the Dr, he had throat cancer and it was too advanced by then, please get it seen to

[@claire3337]

Please go, it’s best just to go and get it checked rather than live with the worry hanging over you. All the best.

[@chrisduncan440]

Ivermectin and fenbendazol

[@spotsandstripes2]

Just go.. you might be lucky and just have diverticulitis or internal haemorrhoids .. it isn’t necessarily cancer 🤗

[@imagecollections6665]

The amount of people that feel well until diagnosis is terrifying.

[@jkow814]

The body will give you signs, but most people choose to ignore them. The blood was a warning sign, his high cholesterol was also a warning to ch age his diet. Diarrhea and blood on toilet paper is a reason to see the doctor.

[@finster1968]

@@jkow814- Yes! Yes!

[@quiquiqui]

I feel sad for people having to “explain” why they ignore symptoms too long… it’s normal to rationalize them away especially after past experiences with doctors when they tell you ‘Oh it’s nothing. Probably just stress. Don’t worry about it etc…’ over and over again

[@luvfunstuff2]

This!

[@mariagraciavillanueva7159]

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[@Doesntmatter20]

Exactly! Doctors told me that for years ! And because of my husband they pushed through and they saw a tumor in my small intestine 😉. It is small so they want to leave it and just follow up …. Even when they discover something sinister; you often still have to advocate for yourself.

[@lynnmahan154]

Agree completely

[@CrabbyPattydelight]

It's annoying how many don't know anything about nutrition, and so may of them treat people like children, and it's like an overpriced oil change, I'm a hypochondriac basically, with logic, and I won't even go, and I don't want more bills lol. The pushing of the latest meds with the least research and proven results is another red flag, kickbacks.

[@slyguyaction]

My identical twin brother was diagnosed in early 2021 at age 49 with Stage III rectal cancer and a tumor on his rectum. After surgery and chemo, he continued to get chemo till repeated scans found more and more tumors. He fought bravely but I lost him 12/15/23. Wishing the best for you.

[@erinbosch5915]

Sorry for your loss... we have to make eating healthier more convenient and cheap to keep this from happening to more people.

[@whatever1538]

@slyguyaction I am an identical twin and I can only imagine what kind of heart rending pain it would be to lose my brother, others can't fathom it, having a similarly aged brother since you were -0.75 years, its a different level of attachment, I hope I die before my brother

[@KemalBytsen]

Rest In Peace to your Brother🕊🙏

[@biohack9540]

consider that it might not just be diet.@@erinbosch5915

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

Nothing of value was lost.

[@Smurkdis]

My late husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer after several months of misdiagnosis, he was 42. He passed away just hours after his first chemo treatment. The chemo was too strong for his heart. Prayers going up for you. ❤

[@shirleysunshine3319]

I'm sorry. 42 yrs old is way too young to die. I pray that they can figure out a better way to diagnose and treat cancer one day.

[@5Gburn]

Oh my God. I am so sorry to hear that.

[@barbarajean7208]

I'm sorry for your loss. You are so brave, cheering on others!

[@Cee_elle59]

I am so sorry for you 😢

[@ryans413]

Sorry to hear that

[@Lee-bp8sp]

I had bloody stool and cramping starting 2 years ago. Im 37 now and got a colonoscpy and endoscopy. Turns out it was IBS. I drastically changed my diet and eat within my limits. My point is. If anyone is scared of getting checked, DO NOT BE. I have been scared before and its not always something bad. Plus, for your own sake, get checked!

[@andreikalashnikov4861]

Can IBS cause rectal bleeding? Or is it IBD?

[@MyChallenge-StartsToday]

Can I ask what kind of diet your on now. Thanks

[@TurdFurgeson275]

I've always been too scared to get checked for anything. Not sure why. I feel like someone else needs to make me go.

[@FrenCHiE_WorLD2829]

usually for IBS or GI issues GI'S put u on a low FODMAP diet... low carb low to no sugars gluten free and so on it's very strict but it is attainable....!​@@MyChallenge-StartsToday

[@maddworld3317]

@@TurdFurgeson275 Omgsh, this is me 1000%. I'll fall apart before I go in for anything. I am petrified of going in and getting bad news! Scared 😥😓

[@NealDoss]

I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 16 years old multiple surgeries and chemo I’m now 32 years old I hope the best for u and everyone else dealing with this horrible cancer

[@nameunknown5736]

Wow I can't imagine going through that at only 16! I'm so glad to hear you're now 32 and doing well! You are strong!

[@NealDoss]

@@nameunknown5736 yes it was pretty rough at the time I didn’t think I could get colon cancer being so young but my dad also had it so that’s why I got it but thanks so much for

[@horsepanther]

16! I can't believe they actually did the diagnostics to find it instead of just telling you not to worry about it. Thank goodness your treatment was successful. But I agree, you had to be very brave to cope with that at such an insanely young age.

[@Sasbie65]

I've watched many patient stories on this channel, and I had no idea that so many people have survived stage 4 cancer! It gives me hope for this terrible disease if I ever have to deal with it.

[@Pan472]

Well, colon cancer is extremely slow progressing, so hopes to survive it are really high. Wish it was the case for other types of cancer as well...

[@DJ-bj8ku]

Once it spreads to the liver, your long-term prognosis is poor.

[@biohack9540]

Not stage 4, it's like 5% survival @@Pan472

[@williamwhite7568]

keep going!!!!

[@lb7034]

@@Pan472 I think you mean polyps are slow progressing into cancers, my understanding is that colorectal cancer is the third highest form of cancer fatalities .

[@russellechols5318]

Had a friend that was diagnosed with the same type of cancer in stage 4 the doctors in Florida told him it was terminal. The company he worked for sent him to M D Anderson in Texas. He is cancer free and is still working 10 years later. I would strongly advise M D Anderson for a second opinion. Prayers!

[@jarvisaddison8560]

Second person in this comment to recommend MD Anderson

[@latinreuben]

Damn. I'm rooting for this man. He's between positive & so matter of fact. Bless him.

[@imtryinghere1]

He has a great attitude and thought process

[@nickrolly3777]

Stage 3 CRC I rectum diagnosed in 2022. Had radiation, 8 rounds chemo, and a large surgery. I thought I had mild colitis until my energy levels dropped and my stools were thinner, which are classic signs. I knew something was wrong. I was brushed off by several doctors. I had to go to the ER one evening after a huge bloody diarrhea. The emergency Doc did a digital exam and thought the tumer in my rectum he felt was impacted stool. Gave me laxative, said the GI doc was too busy to see me anyways and sent me off. I demanded a colonoscopy from my family doctor . After that scope they immediately told me there was a tumor. Diagnosed 3 days later…. I’m glad to say after going to hell and back I’m 1year cancer free. I hope all the other commenters here remain in remission and Godspeed.

[@horsepanther]

Thank goodness you persisted trying to get the doctors to take your situation seriously!

[@jeffkraus1457]

I have been in the medical field for 30 years, working as a degreed Paramedic and a degreed Registered Nurse. Jason, I want you to know that this is a POWERFUL tell all video. So MANY people will heed your story and seek help because of your candid demeanor and sincerity coming from just a normal guy. You have an excellent outlook of your disease, I hope and pray it will work out for you. My GOD, you are so very brave.

[@karenashton5053]

I lost my sister and a friend to colon cancer. My sister had no symptoms until right before diagnosis. She tried chemotherapy and hated it and decided to live her life to her best ability. 14 months later she left this world. I now get colonoscopies every 5 years.

[@Pan472]

How old was she? I'm so sorry for your loss.🙏🏻❤️

[@karenashton5053]

@@Pan472 She was 63

[@Pan472]

@@karenashton5053 My condolences ❤️

[@sheegoess8042]

Now they say every 3 years with strong family history.

[@sheegoess8042]

I had a patient that you remind me of. Came in to get viagra. He was very behind on all his routine medical care. I said ok to viagra but to continue needed regular screening. Turns out we found colon cancer, stage 3. He was successfully treated and was so grateful that I insisted on routine screening.

[@rosealexander6630]

You are so brave to come on here and tell us all your story. Thank you. Don’t ignore symptoms…get checked. Praying for you. Your cats are beautiful. ❤

[@user-qc3mg3pp2s]

Brother. You ARE an example of what a warrior is. GOD BLESS!

[@bobjohnson7280]

I was diagnosed with Stage III CRC in 11/2020. However, the tumor was able to be removed before Chemo. Since then I have completed 12 treatments of FOLFOX and 12 treatments of FOLFIRI + Avastin. No radiation (yet). Also have had a Prostate biopsy (no fun) and Liver cauterization of a small spot. My 3rd CATScan is scheduled in about 3 wks. Hoping for the best. You advocated for yourself much better than I did. I pray that BOTH of us will be freed from this monster.

[@horsepanther]

I hope your scan was better news and that your treatment is going well!

[@qtredhead]

I was diagnosed stage 3 in 2013. I pestered my doctor as soon as I saw blood - and was fobbed off as ‘too young/women of 40 just don’t get bowel cancer’ but I ‘knew’ - I didn’t have weight loss or extreme tiredness etc. All I had was blood and constipation followed by diarrhoea. After years of of complaining he finally referred me for a sigmoidoscopy & was told immediately I had a 7cm tumour in my rectum. I had that removed 10 years ago today - after radiotherapy & chemotherapy pre-op followed by adjuvant chemo & stoma reversal 18 months later. I’m so glad I nagged or I wouldn’t be here today

[@venomx4093]

I will say it lightly. PHUCK the ignorant doctors for dismissing patients due to sex and age. That is the major issue with these ignorant, arrogant so called professional doctors. They are the real quack doctors!

[@Boofi-quat]

Congratulations on your victory. Insane they are still saying “too young.” People are getting younger, and outcomes are getting worse.

[@horsepanther]

You had to try for YEARS to get your doctor to listen??? Man, if anyone goes through this situation, switch doctors!!

[@MarkoRangel-eb9il]

I’m battling colorectal cancer as well it’s very tough keep your head up keep working keep fighting hopefully clinical trials wil help me. Good luck Sir.

[@iSheree]

Best of luck with the clinical trials! ❤️

[@annairwin8147]

God Bless you🙏🙏🙏

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

Colon cancer is not as bad as stomach or pancreatic cancer. It still can be lethal but it’s slower.

[@MarkoRangel-eb9il]

No sugars more vegetables no meat seems to help.

[@Rickyboricky]

Cancer consumes glucose to grow. Cancer cells have 10 times the glucose receptors as healthy cells. Use intermittent fasting and Keto diet and you starve cancer. I'm 8yrs out from rectal C. Last Oct I began seeing blood in my pee bag and became anemic. The PHX VA imaged a "mass" in the left kidney. They refused to biopsy and told me all they would do is wait til it was larger, then resect the entire kidney... Butchers.... A friend who's been fighting prostate cancer sent me a bottle of Fenbendazole and after a week of one per day, the bleeding stopped. You can kick cancer in the sack, but your doctor may be less than helpful. Surgery left me with a crap-bag, no sex function, and a large hernia at the ostomy site. Not worth it. I'd rather be taking the dirt nap than live this way. Good luck ..

[@chuckm869]

Just lost a friend who never got checked or ignored the signs. Keeping you my prayers man🙏

[@karenpeterson1438]

❤ The whole interview❗️Jason thank you for sharing your story & providing tips & advice for those who may be affected by this disease. So many nuances. As a 7 year Stage IV TNBC survivor, experienced voices are super valuable. I’m one of the lucky ones. Had a friend go thru a similar experience with rectal cancer (early stage). We fought hard to find a doc who would do the sphincter sparing surgery, but after standard treatment (radiation & chemo) he was not deemed a candidate for treatment. He’s living a full life now with his “bag”…DJ’ing & 🎉. Jason your positive approach & attitude will make all the difference. God speed for continuous recovery & a healthy life moving forward. Hugs --K

[@3izzy0]

Your testimony is brilliant. I am so sorry for what you have been through but your story is the perfect example for how we need to advocate for ourselves. Wishing you continued health!

[@rebeccakarlsson1395]

Thank you for your compelling story. You are a really smart and informed patient and I know that you will absolutely find the best treatments for your situation. Best of luck with any future surgeries and interventions. I’m sure they will be great successes!

[@joannek8319]

You are a fantastic spokesperson! I enjoyed your very comprehensive talk. Gastrointestinal cancers are so hard to detect. My niece was treated for stomach cancer and she had a reaction like yours. They treat stomach cancer with many of the same drugs. I am so glad you are speaking out ! You are a very good patient advocate.

[@jjacoby1010]

Thank you for your courage to tell your story. It helps so many people know they aren't alone and that there's hope. Wishing you continued healing ❤

[@ernestoddelgado3350]

It’s difficult to hear how not every step was perfect or people did you right all the way, but you are here sharing courageously your story. I just went in for a CT scan and bloodwork at an ER Tuesday, seeing a GI Thursday. Nervous but knowledge is power. Wishing you continued life and strength man

[@SuperNova-..-]

Glad your scans look good! Thanks for stepping outside yourself to give others information

[@catf3099]

Thanks for sharing this very personal story. You are really brave in so many ways. Glad you are alive!

[@jeanbeans7926]

Happy to hear you've come through that really difficult time, and thank you for sharing your story Jason, lots of luck to you!

[@norakingaforgacs7767]

Well told story, You are such an inspiration❤ All the best, and a huge pile of good luck with Your treatment plan❤

[@samuelharrison7629]

What an incredible story. YOU MUST BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE!!! Lesson learned. Thanks for sharing Jason.

[@ivan00001983]

I hope this man carries on the fight, I wish him all the best, he is brave to say his story publicly. And of course, I think his cats are wonderful.

[@user-oq3rx7kq1w]

Keep fighting, FUCK CANCER. I had gotten stage 3B Colon Cancer before I caught it, I was lucky and a year and half out cancer free. My thoughts are with you. Love you brother.

[@daniellogan8825]

what did you do to get rid of it ?

[@user-oq3rx7kq1w]

Had part of my colon removed, and 6 months of chemo. @@daniellogan8825

[@tanyashipman4007]

I love your first sentence. I lost my mother in 2022 to cancer and you could not have said it better!!!

[@user-oq3rx7kq1w]

@@daniellogan8825 , part of my colon removed, 6 months of chemo, which sucked, now only eating steroid, hormone free meat, raise my own chickens for eggs, make my own bread with non gmo flour and no perservatives. NO sugar , no soft drinks, candy, etc...eat only whole foods and lots of veggies.

[@dorothybrown8859]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Dealing with doctors is frustrating, especially if they think "you look healthy."

[@Malia_00001]

Thank you for sharing. You're I truly amazing. was at my ex-husband's side age 42 stage 4 with a 50% chance of survival. We had 4 young children, and I was 32. My current forever husband has not gone in as yet. He is now 54. His brother had precancerous polyps. My dad dies from colon cancer. My mom from brain cancer. My husband just heard you speak. I pray it hits him in the head! Thank you, thank you. 🙏

[@richardryanii6982]

I have all of those symptoms and for years. I’m sending this video to my doctor. Thank you for the video and keep us updated with your progress.

[@amanbakshi0721]

Prayers and support to everyone diagnosed with any kind of illness and sickness hope they recover from it and live a good life with their family their friends and their loved ones 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@russmode]

St Peregrine we oray for all cancer sufferers, their healing, and peace to patients, and family that care for them in these battles.

[@Ceerads]

I’m a breast cancer survivor, not CRC. For two decades now I’ve had sometimes a fair amount of blood in my stool. I get colonoscopies every six years, at MSKCC, where I was treated for my breast cancer. So far, no cancer, only internal hemorrhoids and a benign polyp occasionally. Thank you for your advice. And I wish you many, many years of life, until you’re very old. Btw, I LOVE cats and people who love cats! Great to glimpse your furbabies! 💙

[@stephanieellis9801]

Thank you for your vulnerability! Not always easy to talk about , but we all do it . Your strength will help inspire others. Sending healing ❤️‍🩹

[@grudeman]

Jason you are a legend man, your attitude and courage is simply inspiring, i just came across this video on KZbin and i was captivated! Im positive you will be completely healthy again with your attitude and determination. God bless you man, from Ireland ☘️

[@toddrussell1691]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your strength and courage gives us hope. I was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer April 2023. Since then i have completed 28 rounds of radiation and oral Chemo. Followed by 10 Folfox chemo infusions. My cancer ernt to my lungs. Had a microwave ablation, that did the job but wasn't pretty. Having a few test done for my surgeon now. He believes he can remove my lower rectal cancer with a temporary ileostomy.

[@paulineerwin7685]

God bless you Jason x Thankyou for sharing your story and I send you love and prayers for a swift recovery - all the way from N.Ireland x ❤️✨🙏

[@aprilwallace2791]

Thank you for this story. I was hooked the entire story. Sending you all of the internet hugs, and well wishes ❤

[@smitty71XX]

You showed up in my feed today. Been putting this off for several years. What you said was meant for my ears,…you are THE reason why I am making this appointment right now. Bless you, Sir

[@thewacokid6927]

tough dude.. keep it up man. love to hear success stories like yours

[@EV-rc4jm]

Thank you for sharing your experience with this cancer, you are helping millions of people. Please stay positive, keep a healthy diet, know that you are in many people's prayers, you are such a strong person and seem to have a great attitude....Will be praying for you, and wish you a complete healing!!!!!!

[@matios6013]

Praying for you🙏🙏

[@Stephanie_12345]

Jason, god bless and I pray you have a recovery. It will be tough, but please know you have people who actually care about you.

[@milkdud9309]

Sorry you are going through all this. Cancer is cruel. Do love how you love cats. They bring so much joy through good, and not so good times.

[@kenetret1878]

All the very best to you fella, wish you good luck for the future🙌

[@marytee3963]

I admire your tenacity and keeping your mind focused on the future. I'm a former (now retired) home care nurse who followed a lot of colon cancer patients in the community- doing chemo hookups, central line care, and ostomy teaching. Then at age 42 I myself was diagnosed with stage 1 rectal cancer. That was in 1997. Went through chemo, radiation and a minor surgery because the tumor essentially disappeared after treatment, so no colostomy. I have been cancer free ever since. I share your sentiments about the pain caused by radiation. Anyway, I just want to encourage you as you await surgery. I hope you see an ostomy nurse beforehand because placement of a colostomy is really an art. You are thin, so you don't have much in the way of skin folds to interfere with bending and such. People who are heavy with a lot of skin folds often run into issues with the appliance staying in place. Because of where your cancer is, you will have formed stools that will be easy to manage. I suggest taking digestive enzymes with your food. They really help with keeping stools nice and solid. I have even known patients who have had colostomies for years and they don't even wear an appliance anymore because they are that regular. They just wear a taped gauze pad over their ostomy. I wish you the best.

[@OneLove101.]

I find that amazing that some don’t have to wear an appliance. I have an ileostomy and I’m fully TPN dependent. Mines has a mind of its own. 😬

[@marytee3963]

@@OneLove101. A colostomy placed after a colon resection in the region of the sigmoid colon usually produces formed stool. So, a bowel movement occurs once, maybe twice a day. If a person can consistently produce solid stool, and also have the sensation that occurs before a bowel movement, then a covering with gauze can be adequate. This only happens after a person has had their colostomy for awhile. An ileostomy is usually on the right side of the abdomen with very little transit time from the small intestine, so yes, will always produce liquid/semi liquid stool.

[@ajxsmine2836]

Thank you for sharing your story. Sending The love and Prayers for improving recovery. God Bless.🙏🏼💜

[@karendangelo5148]

Really great post! Honest, real, and relatable!

[@chrisvelasquez8323]

I was diagnosed with ibs maybe like 5 years ago but my doctor isn’t really trying to help at all. They really think I’m talking nonsense but something just don’t seem right still. It’s so painful everyday no matter what I eat and you still gotta keep trucking but it’s tearing me down slowly. I had blood work and a colonoscopy done but it keeps saying normal. It’s really a pain to deal with. God bless everyone that is going through a difficult time right now 🙏

[@Ember3221]

Thank you for sharing, Jason!

[@rain73ful]

Wishing you nothing but the best of luck! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@Mike-es2yg]

Holy crap brother what a story!! Glad you fought through all that treatment and are doing ok!! Also, you can tell a lot about a man by how they handle adversity AND how they treat animals, and you're a GOOD MAN. Good luck!

[@78alissa]

Thank you for being brave and sharing your story. Only love and respect.

[@mommabird2813]

Colon cancer is in my husbands family, he has crohns, his oldest sister had stage 3b colon cancer, grandmother had colon cancer. He ignored his crohns for years and I was so concerned because I was with his sister. You’re so brave.

[@CptBlysWife93]

Thank you for sharing your story. I pray everything goes well with your surgery and that you can find a liver. God bless you. 🙏🏻

[@johannesmaas4080]

best wishes for you, stay strong and I hope you will be fine and fully recover!

[@clairebeever3038]

Praying 🙏 it goes well for you … I have cancer that has come back . So I do know how crap and hard it is to deal with sending you much ❤ and supporting

[@ygm_dom6702]

Me too..been dealing with this for 3 years and now Stage 3

[@Tina_at_Tiny_Ducks]

Thank-You for sharing your tough journey, I'm sure this will help others!💕💕💕

[@AndrewMcEntire-eh4ct]

You literally just saved so many lives with this video, I hope and pray you can beat this….

[@PamelaFox-yl9lp]

You are one hell of a self advocate. I'm sorry you have these health issues. I'm dealing with a few things currently but not cancer. Best of luck. God bless

[@bettyconnearney7943]

Keep up your good attitude!! My prayers go out to you!!🙏🙏🙏

[@clairebeever3038]

Your such a lovely man trying to help others and explain thank you for sharing … cancer is so crap ❤Claire uk I have cancer and my beautiful mum had bowel cancer it was too late for her it had spread 😢

[@crystalparker100]

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you're doing better and healing.

[@dieselsubmariner1639]

I am really pleased that you are getting great, if difficult, treatment and I hope you continue along the path to full recovery. Sadly a good friend of mine was in exactly the position you were in but he continued to believe it was his IBS. It wasn't and by the time they opened him up to sort him it was too late. They sewed him up. sent him home and he died 8 weeks later. He was 52. As a result I made a decision to retire from work as early as I can afford to and to fill my life with things I enjoy and want to do. I feel I owe it to those who had their chance to do so, taken away. Good luck and I wish you all the best!

[@dianareddell1496]

Oh my gosh…Your story is so inspiring! I pray for your continued healing and happiness. ❤

[@scott3888]

Thanks so much for sharing your story. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year. Fortunately it was caught early and it was localized only to the prostate. I think it’s important that we share our journeys, no matter what kind of cancer we are experiencing, so that we can encourage others to go get checked and to get checked early. We also understand that when talking with our doctors that it is not the time for being embarrassed. Don’t be shy when it comes to talking about what you’re experiencing. Cancer is rapidly becoming a treatable disease instead of a death sentence, so don’t wait! Keep up the good fight sir. I wish you well! 🎗️

[@glenngoode4151]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with such accuracy and details that will be so helpful to so many.Did you say you made a change from Folfox to another drug combination that was delivered by the implanted pump? Could you please name those drugs again? Thank you again. God bless you.

[@jamieray6022]

What was your symptoms early on ? Prayers everything goes well for you .

[@scott3888]

@@jamieray6022 ​​⁠If you’re asking what my symptoms were, I didn’t have any. I went in for an annual physical and when they did my blood work, they found I had an elevated PSA. I was referred to a urologist and they found a nodule on my prostate. A biopsy confirmed the cancer.

[@GammyCollazo]

Greetings from Vineland, New Jersey. Wow, what a journey. You went through a lot. Hope you are doing better. Thanks for sharing and continue doing what's best for you. Take care.

[@joeymorris4863]

Thank you for sharing. Thank you for making it crystal clear that the BS involved to stay upright in a (my) useless world isn’t likely worth the fight and hassle. I appreciate the honesty. Focus the resources on the good folks like yourself. Keep up the fight!

[@schwarzconsultingltd5304]

Good luck my brother … I am going to pray for you 💯 ❤️

[@schoomzer]

I love your smarts and your self-advocacy. Bravo!!! Those cats of yours will bring you so much healing. God bless you...

[@JohnSmith-ft4fz]

Thanks so much for sharing your story, it can really help get reluctant ppl to go get checked out. Wishing you the best of luck 🙏

[@Casualfulltime]

Another safe and effective journey. Best of luck.

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks for sharing your story. You have to advocate for yourself! 💯 Great PSA! Good luck to you!

[@TattooedGranny]

Lost my mom in 2015. Same deal…colon cancer spread to her liver. I remember asking her doc if I could donate part of my liver. Wasn’t a thing back then. Keep fighting. You are doing great as your own advocate.

[@ShieldandBucklerMusic]

What where her symptoms when it spread to her liver?

[@TattooedGranny]

Jaundice, weakness, delirium, loss of appetite. Not much pain thankfully…the liver has few nerves.

[@venomx4093]

​@@TattooedGrannyWasn't a thing in 2015? Odd. In 2015, my liver failed "non alcoholic fatty liver". I was told then that I may go on the transplant list, partial or full. My liver has healed without the need.

[@AnnJ.-rw5wm]

I so admire you! I'm proud of your strength. You are delightful. ❤️

[@georgewest9998]

I have to thank you for sharing this information and your symptoms and all the treatment s you went through. I'm praying for you to get where you can live well .

[@rstar6496]

Thank you for your straight up honesty and wishing you all the best.

[@Edgekeeper747]

God bless you bro. Keep on pressing on. Your an inspiration

[@amberhollo410]

The details of your story are super helpful. “We all have buttholes”. Love that. I had tons of bleeding before being diagnosed with celiacs. I had another form of cancer a few yrs ago, Ive had pet scans regularly since then, but now I have had GI issues that are getting worse. When you said you couldn’t remember the last time you had a normal poo… man, that is exactly what i’ve been saying. Cant get into the pcp to get a referral for gastro for a couple months, but i have a pre scheduled petscan in a month. Hopefully there will not be any cancer and my oncologist can do the referral for the gastro. There can be so many reasons for the bleeding and gas and pain. Need to bite the bullet and push for all the testing. Thanks again for sharing your journey. I wish you all the best!!!

[@arnangela]

Thank you for your inspirational story! You are absolutely right anything out of the ordinary please tell your doctor it could your life!

[@kathygillman5450]

Prayers to you Jason and thank you! I am going to speak up before giving up!

[@davidhallberg]

Thank you for sharing your story Jason, You will beat it I can feel it!!

[@monsiebabe2817]

Hey thank you for your factual openness in sharing your story. I love how you take control and totally get the middle finger theme. Your experiences and the way you found treatments is inspirational especially as most doctors in the uk start off by going 'are you losing weight?' 'Have you lost your appetite?' As an initial basis of diagnosing the seriousness of disease, obviously they then do blood tests etc but if you are in any way ignorant of facts like what you are so kindly and caringly sharing, people could then go off with a false sense of security. It's so easy to feel like you're making things up in your head or you're being a hypochondriac. I wish you all the best and hope you come back and keep us updated on things you've learned and shared. I'm sure you've saved many lives through this video. 🤗 Thank you and your family too

[@madarlin4468]

Prayers sent up for all those suffering. God bless

[@carlarivera1527]

God bless you….keep fighting, don’t give up!

[@nicolamcostello]

Thanks Jason. You are in my prayers.

[@rebeccasimpkins3205]

Thank you for sharing your story. I called and made an appointment, but unfortunately, i will have to wait until the end of May. Prayers for you and for me, too. When you think something is wrong, it can be overwhelming. Especially when you get the diagnosis.

[@jordan_goes_in4378]

God bless you sir. I pray for your health and for anybody going through this.

[@MaryAnnEllison]

I wish you were a doctor! You are so smart and have learned so much to save your life. I love your attitude. Give it hell!

[@icawn]

I applaud your energy and fight. You have helped motivate me to get tested. I am 39. My dad had colon cancer and died at 61. I do have poop weirdness. My diet isn't particularly different than it always has been, but my stool has been softer with bloating for a little while now and I'm feeling the anxiety. No blood though.

[@OneLove101.]

Good luck with your ostomy. I hope it helps. I’ve had mines since 2017. I wish you the best 🙏

[@markmandrusiak228]

Thank you for this video. Been having some of the symptoms that you spoke about at the start of the video and I’ve been explaining them away but after seeing your video I’m going to get checked out. All the best. Take care!