Amy was told her symptoms were all in her head. As a mom of two, she began to feel "off" and tired and got some bloodwork to assess her health. After her bloodwork returned clean, her doctor attributed her symptoms to anxiety. She started seeing a counselor and prioritized her mental health but her symptoms only got worse. After finding blood in her stool, she demanded a colonoscopy.
After the procedure, her doctor admitted he was wrong and Amy was diagnosed with 3B colorectal cancer.
In this story, she voices how advocating for health saved her life, the importance of knowing your genetics and how she’s working to break the stigma of colorectal cancer.
The interview has only been edited for clarity.
Full story & transcript → thepatientstory.com/patient-stories/colorectal-cancer/rectal/amy-h/
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