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My aunt had colon cancer at 60 and they removed about a foot of her colon & she went thru chemo, etc. She's 80 and has been cancer free and doing fine, thank God.

Colon cancer at 40, stage 3. A right hemi-colectomy, a year of chemo and a lot of follow up, 18 years later I am cancer free.

I was diagnosed with Colorectal cancer in December 2022 at the age of 45. I had all the classic symptoms, bloating, gas, increased bowl movements, blood in my stool. I had an open low anterior resection in February 2023 with a ileostomy. Had my ileostomy reversed 28 days later. Spent a total of 16 days in the hospital. It was a rough road to recovery, for sure, but I thank goodness I'm cancer free now.

My niece got colon cancer at 28. Her surgery was very aggressive. She went through chemo and radiation. They thought she beat it. 7 years later it has come and now she is terminal. Praying for you

I pray for everyone in this world who has any type of disease. I always 🙏

I was diagnosed at age 45 with stage 3c colon cancer. Very similar story. I have now been in remission for 17 years. Stay positive and take care of yourself! Every day is a gift!

Thank you for the encouragement. I'm 67, very active and I just went through Chemo for Stage 3 Lymphoma and was considered cancer free (Oct 25th) but only for a week then told that a tumor in my colon that was pre-cancerous is now Colon Cancer (it did not pop on the PET Scan unfortunately)! I am having colon surgery next week and praying it is contained in the tumor so I don't have more Chemo!! I WILL BEAT THIS,,,,, again!!

I've had cancer too. I know how it is to have the cancer ghost follow you daily. For many, the mental anguish does more damage than the diagnosis itself. It's the cross in life that we carry. I turn to God and prayer when things get too overwhelming. I know that someday when I'm gone and I leave my physical body behind, I will be free of pain, anxiety and worry. And that will be a good thing. God bless.

What scares me the most is how every case I've seen seems to be totally ignored by doctors, patients know there's something wrong but they get dismiss so badly that they dismiss their own syntoms until it's late. I've dealt with that for years and I hope not to be in a doctor's office hearing the quote "well, it's cancer". Hope You can beat this terrible disease

I was 27 (female) when I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer back in March 2020. My family doctor did a great job in finding out what's wrong with me. She sent me for an Ultra sound, but the lab didn't find anything wrong. She then decided to ask for a second opinion and that second opinion saved my life. My second Ultra sound was done in a hospital and a Doctor performed the scan instead of Laboratory staff. He found a 8 cm mass and that's when my other hospital appointments happened (CT scans, Biopsy, Surgeries, MRI, colonoscopy and chemo). I also have PET scan every 3 months. So far everything is good, I'm turning 32 soon. 😊

Stephanie God Bless You..Im A To Time CANCER SURVIVOR 2014 & 2019..I Had Colon Cancer..God Is Real..🙏🏽

Praying for Stephanie & all the victims of cancer 🙏

Colon cancer is affecting young people a LOT! Dont wait. Get in to see a Dr.; listen to your body. My cousin was about 26, diagnosed and fought for abt 5 years.

Thank you for sharing your journey. Keep that bright light that shines within you shining so bright. You got this… sending you love, positive vibes and lots of healing. ❤️

Thankyou Stephanie. You don’t know how much you have to educated me! Bless you. Hi from Australia!!🌹🌹🦘🦘

Your video is already saving lives.... blessings to you always:)

What a wonderful young woman, her family and friends must be so very proud of her. Stephanie you are an amazing girl ❤❤

Your story is so encouraging! So important to hear what it was like on your cancer journey!

Stephanie, you are so inspiring! I can't thank you enough for sharing your courageous, optimistic, and caring for others, too, story. Bless you going forward!

Standing up to your doctor and your attitude saved you…keep strong

Thank you for sharing your story you bring colon cancer awareness to so many people. Hope for wellness and healing.

So glad you are doing well Much Prayers for a lasting recovery You are a sweet woman soo proud of you dear 🙏😊🌹

Thanks for sharing your story, you are truly a warrior. I will pray for you. My sister passed last October 27/2023 , cause Colon Cancer, it was very aggressive and she never complaint. My heart is broken,but one day we will meet again. Please keep spreading your message, this help me to understand how hard was her journey. Good luck , be strong be faithful and never give up in your battle, cause miracles happen.

I’m so glad you are doing well. Such a pretty girl. I wish you all the best.

Thanks for sharing- you can see your face light up when talking about bringing in nice things for everyone to chemo. So gorgeous.

Prayers for you and all the people going thru this horrible decease 🙌🙏

I recently was diagnosed in Oct. Had my surgery in Jan. After the mass removal, I saw my oncologist, and he stated my mass was stage 2, and I had to do oral chemo. This news made me reflect on life. I was alone when the new was told to me the scariest moment of my life, but I'm starting oral chemo soon and very concern with side effects.. if you're feeling something, get checked out it's important. Please. STAY IN PRAYERS & REMAIN STRESS FREE & POSITIVE.❤ ❤❤❤

So glad to hear you beat this horrible disease. You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

Praying for you! Thank you for sharing.

Your such a beautiful person and I will keep you in prayers that you continue to be healthy

You are sooo sweet. Thank you for sharing your story.

Hello! So glad you beat this! I've been having stomach issues for a few years now been in and out of the ER with all the tests and even a Endoscope. Had my gallbladder out cause they thought that was the pain in my stomach.. Still have a pain there, sometimes I needed a heat pad on it.. but I'm 35 and I'm finally getting a colonoscopy on thursday went to a different dr. My great grandma and grandma and now father have had or have colon cancer.. Have a lot of these symptoms. My stool has changed a lot lately and bloating. We shall see. Thank you for sharing your story 💙

Sending much love and healing prayers! ❤❤❤

My brother in law has just been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer that has spread to his liver. Praying he'll get through this! He's in his late thirties.

The Light within shines bright. Your Positivity and Beautiful Smile is Inspiring. Wishing you Well on your Journey to Health. ❤ Blessings!

So happy you getting better. I had colon/rectum cancer in 2016 44cm tumor. 1st hospital i went to sent me home frim the ER with buscopian for cramps. I went to a other hospital within a week i had the tumor removed. Went through the whole radiation/iv chemo and chemo tablets daily. 8 years now, slmost to the month. Wishing you all the best, we are warriors

Thanks for sharing your story and Cancer Journey so others will take Symptoms Seriously and get checked out! Again thank you so much! Praying for you 😊❤🙏 Ms. Ruby

Sending love and prayers to you! ❤🙏

First I pray that you will soon be cancer free for life. Second thank you so much for sharing your symptoms and story. I totally agree with you that you have to listen to your own body and advocate for yourself. Doctor’s are human and makes mistakes and today’s doctors don’t study everything like they use to in the old days. Listening to your pain and symptoms are wake up call for me to make appointment ASAP. Thank you and God Bless 🙏

Thank you for sharing your story. Sending prayers ❤

Your positivity and smile are beautiful and contageous. I am praying for your continued health after such a scary journey. I lost my mother to stage 3 colon cancer when she was 56 and I was 25. I will be getting a colonoscopy soon to help ensure that I don’t leave my husband and children behind at age 32. Keep shining! ❤

I am going through this now. I have severe constipation that makes me feel ill all the time. I've had 2 gastro doctors as well as my primary care. I have gotten every pill available. Finally I said that I wanted a CT scan to see if something is inside preventing me from going. Gastro doctor reluctantly agreed. I am having that done in a few days.

I am having some of your symptoms and I am going to follower my gut feelings. Thank you for taking the time out to make this video as you will be helping others who are second quessing. Praying for complete healing for you,

Wow, what a great positive attitude you have! You should be so proud of yourself. I'm sorry you had to go through all that. Glad you're on the road to better health. ❤

Thank you for sharing your experience and insights. May God bless you with cancer free health.

Insurance companies are there to keep you from staying alive. I am their worst nightmare because I'm the one that fight them until I get what I need. ALWAYS listen to your body. Stephanie is a trooper and warrier!

Lovely famely! Wish you all the best! Best of wishes from Norway 🥰

Thanks for sharing your cancer journey story. I was also diagnosed with stage 3b colon cancer this year and am on my cancer journey now as well. My surgery was a success and now I am doing chemotherapy as well. The neuropathy & cold sensitivity are not fun especially now that it's winter... still I am so incredibly grateful to be alive and well enough to keep striving for my health and life! I understand the anxiety and fear that you mention, that's been very challenging for me as well, feeling very sad and hopeless... definitely experienced depression since the diagnoses but it gets better over time as I work on my mental health. That's actually my main focus aside from keeping my body healthy, is my mental health & wellbeing. I want to live my best life and not let negative thoughts, anxiety and worry be in control. So I am intentionally building my mental health through yoga and intentional self-reflection and awareness. Stephanie, if you have not tried yoga yet, I would recommend trying yoga to help with anxiety and stress as it really helps with the mind-body connection and learning yourself. Yoga helps me get out of my head and focus on my breath and body. Practicing yoga everyday is MY time to honour my body and my health journey, its time on my mat to appreciate all that my body does for me everyday, it allow me time every day for intentional gratitude and self-care. I hope you give it a try and find similar benefits and self-care in the practice. Like others have mentioned in the comments, your smile is like a ray of sunshine, it makes me smile with you. Keep shining and taking care of you!

Bless your heart you're a beautiful soul! God is not ready for you yet hang in there and keep letting people know your Journey❤

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it,hope you better

What a beautiful woman you are. I hope you have a wonderful life. You have a lot to offer. You articulate so beautifully. God bless and keep being you x

Oh sweetie you can beat this!!! I was Stage 3 four yrs ago. NED... since. Prayers sister!

I hope you have changed your initial Doctor that didn't do anything about your stomach pains and I pray that you stay well forever 🙏❤

May good Lord Bless Stephanie's heart!! 🙏❤️

My friend had the same stomach pain … she went to the ER and then unexpected she found out she was pregnant !! They saw in the ultra sound the baby was pressing down on her abdomen… she was 5 months pregnant. They gave her some medication that helped with the stomach pain.. The baby is 18 months now ❤️ and healthier then ever ❤️

Thank you for sharing. Great to see u ok now

Thank you for doing this video. My daughter is 28, and she has been having IBS symptoms for a few months. I'm calling her first thing in the morning and telling her to call her Dr. and I will be going with her. Prayers for you to stay cancer free. Keep shining!

My sister's symptoms were ignored for a year she had severe back pain her Drs blew her off she finally went to hospital in July a week later they found a mass this past November we lost her she had stage 4 cancer that went to her liver she never told us how bad she was until the end I'm glad you survived and how you continue to get better

I too have had years of similar symptoms. Chronic constipation, bloating, only going once a fortnight with a handful of laxatives. I tried natural remedies, everything. I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy a few months ago and they just said you have minor Inflammation and that was all. I have severe pain most days and constant nausea. But they can’t find anything. I am starting to feel like I’m crazy. Thanks for sharing your story. Blessings to you. ❤❤❤

I have colony cancer for 1yr.& Doctor told me l b on chemo for rest of my life this August 22,this year b 2yrs. This year l 🙏 God win l take my CT n October it show every think b all right

God bless you. Things can be ok, lots of surprises, worked for a doctor and have seen it. God is watching

Thank you so much for sharing GODS blessings to you be strong I have breast cancer GOD is faithful keep you in my prayers 🌸💕

Prayers for you Stephanie.❤️💕👏🙏📖🛡️🎶🎶

Thank you for sharing about your Experience, God bless and wist you more Healthy, and Blessed.. 🌺🌺🌺

Thank you for sharing. Hope you are doing well.

Pray things go well for you.

My story is very similar to Stephanie's. Iam 61 and the doctors ignored my symptoms for over a year. Never suggested a colonogapy. That could have saved me alot of pain and the major surgery. My mass was at t g e point it almost burst. That would have killed me!. I am doing ok . I have stage 3 colon cancer. I've had 28 radiation treatments and 5 chemo treatments and I take 6 chemo pills a day. I have insurance but the cancer center I go to doesn't help with any cost of medicine or any thing. In fact they treat me like I don't matter because I can't pay for some of tge medicine or test. Just pray for me please!

I can’t even imagine how scared you were! So glad you didn’t put it off for a few more years.

Bless your heart will keep you in my prayers 🙏 ❤️ 🙌

I currently suffer with Diverticulosis and have had 2 colonoscopy's (1 year apart) and the first one showed pre-cancer cells in 1 of the 5 polyps I had, all were removed. My 2nd colonoscopy a year later found 4 polyps but they were small and was told to come back in 3 years. I don't know about anyone else but 3 years seems an awful long time to wait especially when one of my polyps was pre-cancer. I constantly suffer with extreme bloating and feeling sick like I'm going to vomit and my bladder hurts all the time. I frequently have to go to the bathroom to pee and it's hit and miss whether I can have a bm or not. Knowing I have diverticulosis my symptoms can mimic that of cancer but if you ask me an annual colonoscopy shouldn't be a monumental task to get. I thank you Stephanie for getting the word out there and sharing your story, I wish you all the best in your health and recovery.

Stephanie, I know it's an important story to share to raise the awareness of the cancer, however, while watching you I keep smiling like I'm about to watch a very funny comedy...cuz your smile and your way of being kind f reminds of me the actresses whom you look at and right away you know you're gonna laugh a lot...like best friends laughing together 😜🥰 a big hug from Mongolia!

Stephanie how are you today? Sending you best wishes! 💕

prayers for you and everyone else im so afraid of cancer somewhere and my doctors ignore me since i have severe anxiety and depression and everything is blamed on that :(

You going to be okay sweetheart hang in there. The Lord God is with you. Sending some prayer

I'm currently waiting for a colonoscopy. Despite losing multiple family members from GI tract cancers and ive been told everything under the sun despite abnormal labs told to go home and my GP said they would do a scan at fhe hospital but they barely spoke with me i cant drive and there is no alt hospifal near me. Im on COC pill for months now as they thought was my menstrustion, still iron deficient every 4-6 months which isnt normal and i despite saying i feel this is something else ive always been brushed off aside just because im in my 20s i have a biomed degree and labelled as hypochondriac and know too much basically despite telling them and showing the test results from back home where i am og from, despite my family history of cancer which is what drove me into cancer research as i dont want anyone to suffer as i watched my fsmily suffer. Sometimes it is better if you do not know all the details and come armed because some doctors will just say you are crazy like they did to ke with my epilepsy for over 10 years like they with my L5-S1 discopathy living with disabling sciatic pain everyday at 16 years old and going to college and just trying to believe it was all in my head as i was told because they wouldn't waste money on an MRI for someone my age at the time. It is awful what i have been through and still am but it is comforting to know other people are putting their medical stories out there and experiences in the patient story as an aspiring cancer researcher myself but right now im not in the best of positions but i have nothing left. I really hope that they find what it is causing this and whatever it is be it cancer or not i will try my best fo beat it and or learn to live with this thing i.e. Crohn's etc but i do hope they get at the root cause of why i am going iron deficient and now my WBC count has been down for several years my liver tests are raised and last 2 weeks i have been waking up drenched in fhe middle of the night with a 38.7 degree celsius relentless fever. Im just tired you know and i have so much to live for i hope they get to the bottom of it and the procedures are done properly and thoroughly and im not scammed because i honestly lost all the trust in the healthcare system where i am (mind you i worked in it for over 5 years so i know both sides of the coin) had to resign due to my health and as a graduate i don't have enough to go private at present...*sigh* Much love, ~ Mila🌸👒

Thank god you were healed .. 🙏🏼God is good

God bless you I'm a colon cancer survivor keep you in my prayers

I was diagnosed with IBS 50 years ago when I was 17. Dr. tossed me a pamphlet that listed foods to avoid, such as pork, fried foods, oil, and dairy products. I became a vegetarian from that moment on which resulted in a 15 lb. weight loss. Even so, I continued to suffer IBS symptoms for decades until I came across a suggestion to add 2 tbs ground flaxseeds and to incorporate fermented foods intoy diet, and I rarely have a flareup anymore. My mother was diagnosed eith colon cancer at 48 and following surgery lived another 14 years. As a result I had my first colonoscopy at 45 and then again at 50. I'm getting ready to have another this year for peace of mind.

My mom was diagnosed 1/2022 with stage 4. She passed shortly after in April 2022. The doctors could have found it in 2017 when they saw something in her lungs but dismissed it and said she had lead in her lungs. It was the cancer which had already started spreading.

I pray, hope good recovery and become cancer free for all the patients in the world. Cancer sucks ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

I don't know why a FIT, or Fecal Immunochemical Test to detect fecal blood wasn't recommended early on. With blood detected, a colonoscopy would be the next step. And people can even order these tests online, take the test at home, and mail the test in for the results.

I went to the doctor last week with symptoms similar to all of you ,and she gave me a Fecal test kit which I returned the next day. Two days later it. It came back positive so she is phoning me tomorrow to tell me the next step. This is here in England UK. They take bowel cancer symptoms very seriously.

Wishing you lasting success.🌹🌹❤️❤️

THANK GOD YOUR OKAY ❤

God bless you with a long healthy life ❤

I lost a aunt to colon cancer, sending prayers.

sending Prayers up 🙏

Bless your heart but I'm with you it took months for my doctor to trust what I was saying...I don't have cancer or I hope I don't but we are finally get stuff done and seeing the right doctors...I have lupus and I've had 3 surgery surgery

You have such a beautiful smile💕

Thank you for sharing your story.I am feeling this same chest pain feel gas up burping a lot I am begining to think maybe I have this disease too..I am feeling sacred

My auntie had a bad fall just before thanks giving in her kitchen 2023 Then oct 24 2023 she had a stroke and they found a blood clot on the brain so they did emergency surgery fall had nothing to do with stroke left lots of paralysis on one side of her face and then they found as they did more testing they found she has a rare form of colon cancer which is more common in women than men a huge mass in her stomach to fare gone all through her organs did radiation for comfort she retired early 2022 dec at age 63 last year she turned 64 and we'd Feb 21 24 was her 65 th b day so sad she will pass anytime at home I'm glad we got to see her before she goes I will miss her dearly Girl you make your journey known and keep going your in my prayers

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 stomach pains they should have checked immediately for ovarian cancer would be my first go to

I'm so sorry you had to go through this. It is very true that doctors do not listen, don't pay attention to a woman's problems with her health. Our insurance policies are shit.

I feel so bad for people living in the US. I’m originally from Australia and now living in Japan and literally in both countries if you tell the Doctor that you think something is wrong, even if you’re a known Hypochondriac, they will do everything to ease your mind even if they know it’s more than likely nothing. But, on the off chance - they will do tests if you ask and sometimes even recommend it, just to ease your mind. I had some lower digestive issues. And from visiting the specialist on Friday, by Monday I was in there having a Sigmoidoscopy (Wasn’t very fun haha) He said if there’s any issues found with the Sigmoidoscopy they will continue onto a full Colonoscopy. But there was nothing wrong. Not a single thing. I was then diagnosed with IBS and high levels of Anxiety and stress. A lot of the time it truly is nothing. As a Doctor once told me - when you hear trotting, you don’t think of Zebras you think of Horses. That’s not saying things don’t happen to the young but it’s rare and just ask for the recommended tests…Beg if you have to. Get it out of the way. If it is something malignant, at least you’ll get it treated promptly and hopefully early. You’re gonna be okay 👌🏼

Our 7 yr old son was diagnosed with cancer osteosarcoma and he was diagnosed the first time we took him to the dr and mom had the same dr since she was 3 yrs old so I knew the dr well and our son complained about his knee hurting that was his symptom and unfortunately I know people when they go to the dr they say cancer runs in the family and at that point they order tests otherwise they say YOU ARE TO YOUNG 🤬

Thank you for sharing. I am going through the same pains and bloating but they are saying it’s IBS, but haven’t done any test or blood work. I’m going for a colonoscopy in 3 weeks. I had to be aggressive to get this scheduled. I’m 49.

You are such brave cutie. God bless you dear.

Omg, I’m going through this too. Waiting on the results now. So scared. 😢

Omg… your story is almost exact to mine… except I have not been diagnosed with it. I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy in October. No otc meds help at all.. I had surgery for endometriosis but that did nothing for my pain and now have been sent to a gastroenterologist!