My Colon Cancer Symptoms: Keith’s Stage 4 Colon Cancer Story | The Patient Story

Shortly after gallbladder removal, Keith started getting stomach pain. His wife encouraged him to go to the ER where he got a CT scan that revealed a mass in his colon. After removing the mass and some lymph nodes, a biopsy showed Keith had stage 4 colon cancer.

As a husband and a father of two boys, Keith discusses the impact his diagnosis has had on his outlook and life and how he stopped working to prioritize time spent with his sons. 

Now on his third line of treatment, Keith discusses cancer support groups, chemotherapy, treatment side effects, mental health, how he is considering a double lung transplant, the importance of being a patient advocate, and his advice for others on their own cancer journeys.

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[ThePatientStory]

We’d love to hear from you: what were some of your first symptoms? Leave us a comment below 👇

[amirmohri]

I pray for all people against all kind of cancer.from iran with love❤

[kellyburnett]

I just want people to think about this... what if you aren't married or in a relationship and you have no kids...just try to imagine going through this kind of thing all alone. Sometimes, I just get upset that people are so afraid to die and not see their kids get older or leave their partners, and no one realizes that their are many who have to do everything all alone.

[amos_hartley]

I have watched many Colon Cancer stories of women and I am shocked to see the difference in care between men and women in our health care industry. Women are so much more likely to have their pain and symptoms dismissed for long lengths of time with no answers until they finally get a diagnosis months or sometimes a full YEAR later after persisting and seeing multiple doctors! This man walked in and was offered a CT right away had some answers the VERY SAME visit!!! We need to stop gaslighting women that their pain is not valid or not to be believed! That being said, I wish this gentleman healing and peace.

[dominikamikulecova]

We are on the same ship me friend. I am in 4th stage colon cancer. Diagnosed in 8/21. Never give up and belive!!

[markgriffith]

My mom had colon cancer, she was very uncomfortable Had a colonoscopy they found a mass and had short time ( maybe week or two kinda a blur). She had a tumor about the size of a tennis ball, had about 12 inches of her colon removed . Luckily it was contained within her colon, I been told you get it trouble when it go beyond the colon and spreads. I think that’s true of all cancer . She lived 10 more years and died of something not related . I wish the best for you !

[mw]

I don't think enough men share their stories enough, so thank you. My husband avoids the doctors too. He'll be 41 the end of this month too. But he has had bloody stools for some time now. I told him I will book his doctor appointment for him and attend with him if he needs my support to actually walk through the door. We met in the Army. Been married 12+ years with 7 beautiful, amazing children (1 in heaven). We just had our first boy this August and I named our son after him. I want my husband to be here to raise him. I love my husband and don't think I could live without him. Praying he is in the clear but it doesn't hurt to check either.

[cherubau]

As a fellow cancer patient this was very helpful and healing to hear, thank you!

[gayleb]

So, here’s a man who goes into emergency with abdominal pain and they take him seriously right away. Cat scan, diagnosis, boom. Have you watched the testimonies from women who can go YEARS and doctors don’t take them seriously? They’re told it’s your diet, and numerous other ridiculous things. I have been experiencing relentless abdominal pain for weeks. Guess what? I went to my doctor and she told me is was probably due to my diet 🤬 I am going to make an appt with a gastroenterologist and I’m not accepting them being cavalier with my life! I wish this man all good things and hope he goes totally into remission 🙏🏻

[johnmay]

Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you best with your treatment and recovery.

[toddrussell]

Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring for me. I was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer last April. Since then I've been through radiation and oral Chemo; currently in the middle of my infusion Chemo. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[michellelair]

Hi Keith, I watch all of these stories on this channel and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed your story. My husband was diagnosed with stage four renal cell carcinoma seven years ago this past July. He’s been in remission for the past 5 1/2 years. The biggest lesson I have learned, from the very beginning, is to be your own advocate, ask a million questions, get a million opinions. Thank you so much for sharing, your own cancer journey. Sending you and your family lots of love and positivity!

[careysue]

You have such a beautiful family, I feel you’re handling this amazingly! Love to you and your family!❤

[claytoncomeaux]

No words to express how much this video meant to me. ❤

[jacquelinemorris]

Thank you for posting this video i pray you can continue having good news

[julief]

My cousin was diagnosed with colon cancer at 32. It then went to stage 4. He lived life to the fullest. Keep fighting its worth the fight.

[Bob-Horse]

Thank you so much for posting this. I thought one had to have many or all the symptoms to be sure. I too had a cholecystectomy in Dec last year and have recently been getting more and more intense gallbladder-like pain, even though I had it removed in December. Here in England I had a FIT test recently which gave a reading of 168 for possible colorectal cancer. I was told a normal reading is under 10 and an internet search shows a score of 100 and above puts me in the ‘high risk’ of cancer. I was getting small amounts of bleeding, which is why a FIT test was done. Currently waiting for my Doctor to get back to me with a colonoscopy appointment. I’m not afraid of death as I have total faith and trust in God, who is with me all the time. Prayers to you. 🙏🏻

[mikedavid]

My first symptom was blood in stool. No other symptoms. I told my doctor who scheduled colonoscopy within day. Found 4cm tumor with cancer. Within days was in surgery to remove sigmoid colon. Luckily we caught on time 21 lymph notes also removed were negative so not spread. Get tested. Don’t wait. The faster you act to get tested will save your life. I was very lucky to have doctors act quickly.

[rangerwhite]

Very inspirational. Good luck to you man.

[walkingdeadlands]

You’re a man with lots of beautiful wisdom. God bless you and the family always.