Colon Cancer: Don't Ignore Your Symptoms
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Published 2014-03-04
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I had colon cancer at a very young age, I was twelve when I had my surgery now I'm 21 I've been living a normal life ever since thank God for our amazing Doctor's and nurses😍 I'm so bless to have them in my life
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The day after I was diagnosed, a friend who had been diagnosed several months prior to mine told me it's far better to find out you have colon cancer than not to find out. Seventeen years later we're both still around. My first colonoscopy saved my life. I was so fortunate as I had ignored symptoms for at least two years. It took a bout of diarrhea and a toilet full of blood to get my attention.
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I started having some concerning symptoms in December and one of the first things I found on Internet was this video, I got awareness and did everything in my power to find out what was going on, the first doctor I went told me I was to young for a colonoscopy I'm 30 years old, but I didn't want to wait until it was to late so I looked for a second opinion and finally got a colonoscopy. I had a large pre- cancerous polyp in my colon. Thank got they got it out on time. I'm really grateful for this video.
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My partner was misdiagnosed when he went with his symptoms. Eventually after much pushing a more indepth exam showed colon cancer. A stoma ensued & almost 3 years of complications & back & forth about results...one day good news, one day bad...it was a rollercoaster. Sadly he lost his battle last year he played high impact sport, never drank & never smoked. Please don't ignore the signs
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UPDATE: Sadly, Alyson Smith suffered a recurrence of her cancer. She passed on Monday February 18, 2019. She was only 47. May she soar with the angels and enjoy being in the presence of God. 🙏
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Lost my dad 7 years ago because he wouldn't get checked out i miss him everyday so please get checked lifes short so make the best of it gpd bless
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Thank you so much. I pray many take this all so seriously, it’s a lot to accept with cancer. Much love, thank you for bring awareness.
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Thank you for sharing your story. It is a brave thing to talk about this subject. How beautifully Brave you are.
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I cannot I cannot stop crying after I saw you video..I hope you feel well now..pease be open you
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Thankyou so much for sharing your story I’m so sorry for your loss of your mom. U are such a strong woman.
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Alyson Smith, my prayers are with you!!! I know you are brave and you will make it!!! GOD BLESS you and your family!!
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Thanks for the info, I’m scheduled to see a doctor about my issues too.
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In 2019 I found out I had Colon cancer ( Stage 1 ), I had 1 foot of my colon taken out. I had no warning signs. I was at the age to get a colon check. But it had already spread to my liver ( Stage 4 ), so I am fighting for my life. I used 8 years of treatments in 2 years. I'm at the end of my treatments (2021). My last hope is a Y90 treatment. I ask people get checked at the age of 45 instead of 50. If I was checked at 45 I could of stopped it in stage 1.
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Great video...important message....DONT ignore symptoms....God bless you.
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I can't understand why the doctors suggest everyone having a colonoscopy when they turn 50. Why not 30? I know 5 people personally that have colon cancer and they are all under 40. God bless you Alyson. I hope you are doing well now.
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Brave of you to share.
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I just did a home fit test for colon cancer due to blood in stool. Everyone should do a stool test annually. I also suggest drinking a tea of warm fresh lemon juice, thyme, garlic and optional turmeric powder daily. You can sweeten with stevia or honey. This can be used to prevent colon cancer. Eliminate red meat consumption and try beyond meat ground crumple instead. Eat lots of fish or take an omega 3 supplement. Replace sugar foods with fruit and avoid processed foods.
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They need to alert this so much more than it is. You are never too young because I had symptoms. I'm 32 and had one. If I had waited until I was 50 I'd probably be dead.
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Thank you for sharing ♥️ thoughts and prayers for your family ❤️
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Thank you for sharing about your dear Mom and thank God you got help. My Mom had cc and it was surgically removed. She survived that and lived many years after. I am afraid I may have it...I started getting check at 45 but missed last couple years due to covid, lost jobs and no insurance. Now I'm back on track and plan to be tested within the next 2-3 weeks. Thank you!!
