Young Onset Colorectal Cancer

Jessica’s story reminds us how important it is to bring the younger generation into the conversation about colorectal cancer and helping them gain access to screening resources. Colorectal cancer isn't an "old mans disease," and is being diagnosed in the younger generations at an increasing rate. We need to empower them to advocate for themselves and educate them on preventative care.

Genetic testing is a form of preventative care that can help people of all ages plan for what their bodies need. Jessica’s diagnosis of Lynch Syndrome helped her advocate for herself. It’s also the reason why she is being treated with immunotherapy rather than chemotherapy. 95% of those with Lynch Syndrome aren’t even aware that why have the mutation.

[TheJonathanWatkins]

Please get better and be healed. Thank you for being so genuine and spreading awareness!

[SonyaBalloonMamaOliver]

Agreed!!! Thank you for sharing. I was having symptoms for 1yr+, i saw numerous specialists, many er visits for pain. I was 29yrs old, having given birth 2 a healthy baby 2 years prior to digsnosis. I was finally diagnosed with stage iv terminal cervical cancer. After being in t icu for 3 wks in complete kidney failure and fighting for my life. CANCER wasnt even considered bc of my age!!! That was 14+yrs ago. I survived but am left totally disabled, in chronic pain, and a whole host of medical issues due to t cancer treatment. Im constantly admitted to the hospital, and i have spent about a 3rd of my last 14 years as an impatient. Tho i am grateful to b alive, i can't help but think if someone listened in the beginning, I'd be in a far different position. Plz u know ur body best... keep going, someone will believe u!!!!

[IreneRattray]

Thanks for warning . I'm pleased that you was pro- active and encouraging other young women to have genetic testing n.
You can forward your experiences on utube to help other young women.

[mummyraneea]

Im goin to see my doctor soon on Jan 9th….the procedure will be done..please pray i dont back out…& procedure will be success and no harms

[elizabethyamada]

May God bless you ..
Thank you for sharing your story ..
This is very brave

[akiramado]

Yes! More and more younger people are getting cancers! Im going through treatment for breast cancer right now, also diagnosed young. This is so important to raise awareness. Could you please make a video with the symptoms you experienced? I hope you are doing well.

[cgpenguin]

Sending prayers of hope, healing, and strength. 🙏❤️‍🩹💪💝

[morena]

Thank you for speaking up hope your still keeping well god bless you 🎉❤

[gillbagley]

Thank you for sharing, and good luck with your treatments ❤

[thakid]

Ya i think im bless went to see a doctor he gave me a colonscopy in 3 weeks. I have small minor sharp pain that comes and goes. Not taking the risk so rather be safe then sorry.

[champsammy]

I have my first screening tomorrow. I also had to push back and said better safe than sorry.

[jameswolohan]

Hope all goes well take it one day at a time take care

[joannetabellija]

Blessings in abundance for you.
Im sorry youre going through this, thank God you paid attention
To your symptoms. Youre right
Colonoscopies at age 40 maybe
Too late for some thanks for
Speaki g out !!

[Bill-hx]

So sorry to hear that, very good luck in t the future, I'm a man of 59 and have a pre cancerous growth in my bowel, an have to get it remove🙏

[sderk]

God bless you I am going to follow your journey.. ty

[FlaGrown]

EVERYONE needs to be tested early for this gene.

[gabrielleford]

Prayers up for you, so glad they caught it!!

[MandyOnderwater]

I've had symptoms since I was around 18 years old. Never sought help until 26. I am now 27 an have had a colonoscopy done. Whilst my bowel looks healthy, doctors are now persuing other options.
Don't wait to seek help. It was a limiting nightmare, always having to know where the nearest toilet was.

[albertcarmona]

God bless you Jessica…I’m going in for a colonoscopy tomorrow 🙏🏽

[klavier]

Maybe pms2 should be taken more seriously. I have it, and everything I've read pretty much downplays it as not really serious compared to the other mismatch repair genes.