Sydney Stoner
Stage IV · Colon Cancer
After dealing with digestive issues for years, I started experiencing debilitating pain in my lower abdomen. My lower abdominal pain went from random pain with constipation to more frequent, heavy pain with more constipation/diarrhea. After elimination diets and holistic doctors, I knew something was wrong but was told I was “too young” for something serious to be wrong. I finally lied about having blood in my stool to a gastro center to get a colonoscopy. I had no referral, so I really appreciate this doctor for taking me on.
I woke up in the middle of my colonoscopy and heard...

