My Fatigue Was Actually Colon Cancer! - Maddee | Colon Cancer | The Patient Story

Maddee was experiencing fatigue, stomach pain, and unusual burning sensations, but initially dismissed these symptoms due to her active lifestyle. It wasn’t until she visited a naturopath for hormone management and learned she was severely anemic that the true cause came to light—a large tumor in her colon.

In this video, Maddee shares her journey from the initial diagnosis of stage 2 colon cancer to her decision to forego chemotherapy. She reflects on the emotional and physical challenges of recovery after surgery and the mental toll of living with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases her cancer risk.

Thank you, Maddee, for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Maddee
0:38 First signs of colon cancer
5:20 My colon cancer diagnosis & surgery
8:38 I didn't have to go through chemo
10:38 Ongoing scans and monitoring
13:19 Take care of yourself

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My Fatigue Was Actually Colon Cancer! - Maddee | Colon Cancer | The Patient Story

[sharonhigel]

Absolutely love this channel. So grateful for these people sharing their stories with cancer. Cancer unfortunately comes in many forms and can affect anyone, so it’s so incredibly important to talk about it. I remember I found this channel while doing independent oncological research and was fascinated by all the stories being told. Thank you for sharing your stories!

[AshleyGaylor]

I'm so sorry for you went through and so grateful to God you are still here with us . Praying 🙏 for you and your family. God Bless You ❤

[CP_]

Knowing everyone is different... my mother in law was diagnosed with colon cancer. She had tumor removed, and was told if she did not do chemo that she would die within a year. She did 1 chemo treatment and refused anymore. That was 12 years ago.
You know your body best. Thank you for sharing your story, and may we all respect each individual decision one makes regarding their health.

[leahzeiters]

Im a colon cancer survivor with liver metastasis. Im in remission. 20 months oct 22

[Mommyblessings]

I have a friend with Lynch Syndrome. She goes in regularly for scans and colonoscopies. She had stage 1 endometrial cancer. I love your attitude! Being positive and happy with a support system is definitely a huge part of healing and staying healthy.

[JenniferEldridge]

I was diagnosed with colon cancer 1 and half years ago on. On my 1 yr colonoscopy I have a reoccurrence I have Resection again on oct 8th
This is terrifying why
First time no chemo
No clue yet this time 😢
Pray for positive results for us both

[kolbymeyers]

Listening to how fast health care can move in American makes me sad for how slow it is here in Canada. You can wait 2+ years for an MRI here.

[leasaharmon]

Hello LaGrande!! Moved to North Idaho from LaGrande a few years ago. So glad you are on top of the cancer, my aunt who died from cancer felt very strongly that chemo was in part responsible for her cancer eventually coming back even more aggressively.
Wishing you the very best future in beautiful Grande Ronde Valley Oregon.

[m.c.]

My mom had aggressive colon cancer. She caught it at stage 3 and passed within 15 months. It’s a horrible terrible disease 💔

[juliegotshaw]

Thank you for your story Maddee. I am sure you helped some people. I wish you nothing but the best.

[Lupusandme]

I think everyone that is capable should opt for chemo. Microscopic Cancer cells travel so quickly it's so important to get it as a preventative measure

[redparrot]

I've had at least 12 types of chemo for my multiple myeloma and I've had very few side effects and haven't lost my hair thankfully

[ny_njtrailrunnert]

I would have taken the chemo to make sure the micro metastasis are taken care of. The thought of taking chemo "if it comes back" is scary because after surgical resection, it may come back in the liver or lungs first, in later stages it may show up in the brain and spine or other bones. When that happens, the original line of chemotherapy offered for colorectal cancer likely will not take care of this metastatic spread. Best case scenario if they can use Folfox or the other chemo treatments, the goal would be to shrink the tumor in the location that it has spread to but it would require surgery to that area. For example, there is a recurrence in the liver and lung, now you will absolutely need chemotherapy but you will also need a liver section and a lung resection. This is why it's probably a good idea to throw everything at it in the beginning even though it has major impacts on your life. however you think about this it's a terribly difficult decision for anyone to make

[livjunqueira]

Hopefully it's nothing major relating to your current discomfort. Much love! ❤️

[redangrybird]

I think I should visit the doctor soon.

[kathyerb]

Magnesium for leg pain, Epsom salt in bath

[raquelthornbrugh]

I am 42 and have had on and off right lower quadrant pain for a year that is also sometimes positional like she said with negative ultrasound. Doctors dont seem to want to do anything after that.

[faithf]

Electrolytes for leg pain can be very helpful not always but sometimes it is. Best to drink electrolytes during the daytime hours.

[modom]

Hello LaGrande… hi from Pendleton/Walla Walla ❤❤❤

[PacksMozart]

Is colon cancer common in your 20s Thinking about a colonoscopy i have somtimes blood in my stool