She was only 27, but her symptoms were real—and getting worse. After being brushed off by multiple doctors, she finally told a lie just to get a colonoscopy. That’s when she learned that she had Stage 4 colon cancer. Her story is a powerful wake-up call about trusting your instincts and advocating for your own health, no matter your age.
LEARN MORE in this article: Newlywed, 27, Lied to Get a Colonoscopy. It Caught Stage 4 Cancer — After Doctors Had Dismissed Her Symptoms
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