I Missed The Warning Signs Of My COLON CANCER - Nick | Stage 4a Colon Cancer | The Patient Story

Nick Sprague, a dedicated firefighter and critical care paramedic, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. He discusses his early symptoms, including changes in bowel habits and abdominal pain, which were initially dismissed as minor issues.

In this cancer vlog, Nick shares his journey from initial symptoms to diagnosis, the challenges of treatment, and the importance of resilience and advocacy.

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

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Nick
0:51 My first symptoms of colon cancer
6:00 My colon cancer diagnosis
10:51 My chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer
15:12 Chemotherapy side effects
21:20 Your feelings are valid

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I Missed The Warning Signs Of My COLON CANCER - Nick | Stage 4a Colon Cancer | The Patient Story

[susanlowns]

Praying for all the cancer patients out there 🙏 ❤

[richardmendez]

I just started chemotherapy stage 4 colon cancer I fighting all the way sir stay blessed 🙌

[missmew]

No sir. You are not “just a paramedic”.
You are a life saving hero and I wish you all the best ❤

[hopemalgas]

Nick, God is good ... my Colon Cancer was in stage 3 ... I have been in remission for 8 years... be positive... God is good...from South Africa

[tarasgarden]

I also had colon cancer in the same location and I thought it was IBS or something like that at first because I had experienced IBS for a while years ago. I was busy and felt I couldn’t take a day off to get things checked out until I woke up in the night with huge anxiety. It was like my body was sounding the alarm, because I had no other reason to feel this crazy anxiety. I listened to that “alarm” and was diagnosed with colon cancer quite quickly. Mine was a late stage 2 with no lymph node involvement, so I was lucky there. Surgery was all I needed. I am wishing you the very best outcome in your fight against this sneaky foe.

[PeacefulTraveller]

♥️God please give Nick complete healing. Turn every cell in his body to perfect heath and well being. Please inspire all his health care professionals to make the best possible medical decisions for him. Restore him to complete health ♥️Amen 🙏🏻

[megabaneen]

Be strong brother - we are all rooting for you. Keep us posted on your journey please!!

[gregorythomas]

I worked with a guy who was stage 4 colon cancer and it was many years ago and he is doing great! Full remission! Keep fighting! You will do great! ❤

[janetbuder]

What a down-to-earth, caring, kind, honest, hard-working man you are! Thanks for all your work as a fireman and para-medic. You're amazing that you work through all you endure. I wish you all the best and good for you for seeking all the resources available to keep yourself and your family bond strong! Please keep us posted on your progress and happy holidays and new year to you, sir!!❤️

[twingytwango]

Your supervisors saved your life! Wishing you the best life.

[wastingtime]

My mother in law's story is almost exactly like yours. She's now about 10 years cancer free. So hope is an excellent idea. Wishing you positive results and good health.

[herrprepper]

Prayers for You my friend. Thank you for having the courage to share your story.

I had a colonoscopy way back in 1974.. it was so painful, I didn’t have another for almost 50 years. Then last year, a plethora of health issues… abdominal infection put me in the hospital for a week, during which time I developed afib and they found a kidney lesion. 3 months later, surgery for hernia. Then finally got talked into a colonoscopy because of strange symptoms… pencil thin stools… random abdominal pain… etc. I chalked it up to other causes. Got the colonoscopy. Tumor. Surgery. Stage 1B. No spread to other organs… lymph nodes clear. Then had the kidney lesion frozen. I believe the healing hand of The Lord is evident.

[sallyglynn]

My husband passed away from bowel cancer just over a year ago in June, love and miss him every single day and always will, I’m praying for you and your family and hope you kick cancers arse x

[vanillacreem]

Folks get that Colonoscopy done! Even if you are still under 50 . More young people are getting colon cancer these days because of toxic eating habits, smoking, alcohol. Don’t put it off. I did that cologuard test two months ago and it came back positive. I had no symptoms. I did the colonoscopy this week. I had two small polyps that were removed and the doctor said the rest of my colon looked good. So grateful to God.

Please do not put off health screenings even if you are healthy with no symptoms. And strive for a mostly plant based diet with juicing. And please keep Nick and others in prayer. No one should have to go through this, especially young people❤

[donnanickerson]

I really was on the edge of my seat listening to your clear and concise story. I had breast cancer, double mastectomy and two kinds of skin cancer. I wish you the very best! :)

[joannekuzborski]

Nick, you are a great guy. Sharing your journey is helping so many. My prayers are for your remission.

[fionaallison]

My husband is fighting the same battle. Stage 4 Bowel cancer. The doctors are optimistic that he can get rid of the cancer with chemo, immune therapy, and operations. He's on the treatment path now and I am in awe of how amazing he is fighting this awful disease. Both his parents died of it in there 70s. My husband is 46 and intends to fight this and I will be there with him all the way.
Thanks for telling your story. I wish you all the best and you have so much strength and amazing support. Keep going. Xxx

[dedekae]

I'm a 45 year old woman in Chicago . I have had colonoscopies every year for 15 years because of IBS. My last 2 I've had pre-cancerous tumors taken off my bowels. I've also had pre-cancerous tumors taken out of both breasts. One grandpa and one uncle passed from cancer. An uncle and sister in law just finished chemo. My 81 year old dad is going in next month to have cancer removed. I'm cheering for everyone who is battling this horrible disease and encouraging all the friends and family to stay strong. Much peace and love.

[sharonjones]

Wishing you many, many years of peace, health and love.

[lindasimoes]

2 times cancer survivor here, have faith and stay positive, do your best to fight, and get the rest in God hands, God Bless you and your family, and God Bless all the cancer patients 🙏🙏praying your speedy recovery🙏🙏