Colonoscopy to Diagnosis – Justine | Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story

Justine noticed an increase in bowel movements, often going up to 20 times a day. She knew something was wrong, but cancer never crossed her mind. After a colonoscopy, they discovered a tumor and she was diagnosed with stage 3B rectal cancer.

In this cancer vlog, Justine describes how she processed her diagnosis, undergoing surgery and treatment and living with an ileostomy bag.

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Video Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – My first symptoms
01:10 – Colonoscopy prep
02:15 – Learning I had a tumor
03:38 – My treatment plan
06:12 – Removing my tumor and having an ileostomy bag
07:45 – Post surgery
08:15 – Learning how to manage my ileostomy bag
11:40 – The cancer spread to my liver
12:35 – Treatment side effects
18:35 – Radiation
22:15 – Words of advice

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Full story & transcript → https://thepatientstory.com/patient-stories/colorectal-cancer/rectal/justine-l/

The interview has only been edited for clarity.

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Colonoscopy to Diagnosis – Justine | Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story
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