Colon Cancer: Don't Ignore Your Symptoms

It took losing her mother to colon cancer to prompt Alyson Smith to talk to a doctor about her symptoms. She shares her emotional story of colon cancer diagnosis and survival.

[damienbolten]

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

[andreanegret]

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.

[terrymiller]

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.

[austinglen]

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. 🙏

[thedustiev]

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

[katysun]

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

[lori]

Thank you for sharing your story. It is a brave thing to talk about this subject. How beautifully Brave you are.

[azzeddinemakhoukh]

I cannot I cannot stop crying after I saw you video..I hope you feel well now..pease be open you

[ksharpe]

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.

[missdesireindependance]

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.

[novidjangkuak]

My mom diagnosed of colon cancer stage 4. By the time we knew, it was too late. She left us a month after she was diagnosed.

[lanna]

Thank GOD social media live forums of today. We can discuss informative issues globally, we were unable to 10 years ago. Praise the LORD for Youtube. Thanks for sharing your stories. Prayers up, for

[garyheymach]

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.

[TheRubberStudiosASMR]

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.

[loganmain]

Thanks for the info, I’m scheduled to see a doctor about my issues too.

[patriciaparsons]

Alyson Smith, my prayers are with you!!! I know you are brave and you will make it!!! GOD BLESS you and your family!!

[mamashanshan]

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.

[iamasuperstartoo]

I'm doing fine had my last chemo treatment in december. Doctor said he won't be surprised if it comes back because it got into my lymphnodes, so I have to be tested every 3 months. Chemo is tuff so if you need a shoulder I'm here. I had to have a test to see if I was allergic to it because my body didn't tolerate to good, almost went into shock on my 5th treatment. It's tuff bug hang in there

[Mouseears]

Stay well. I have the same problems. Have had 2 colonoscopies over 10 years ago and were normal. Must go again now! Thank you for sharing your story.

[purplerose]

Thanks for ur story. I'm 55 and have battled chronic and severe constipation since my 20's. It's gotten so bad that I'm now laxative dependent. My last colonoscopy found a precancerous polyp. It makes me angry that they just left it there, to possibly kill me. I suffer intense abdominal pain, bloating and gas every day. I know for a fact I will eventually get colon cancer. My GI doc recommends a repeat colonoscopy in 5 yrs. I feel in 5 years it will be too late. I've been a nurse for nearly 30 yrs, and I know what lies ahead...