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"Gay men or men having sex with men need to be aware of the prejudice that still persists with many doctors that rectal bleeding isn't a critical warning sign among gay men and can be ignored, when among straight men it gets immediate attention. If you have bleeding symptoms and your doctor is ignoring them, find a gay-friendly GI specialist or primary care doctor at once. It could save your life. There is stigma surrounding homosexuality, and the bowel and rectum." - Chris Carvalho, stage three rectal cancer survivor.At 48, Chris noticed rectal bleeding and went for a colonoscopy. The endoscopist removed a couple of polyps and assured him the bleeding was from hemorrhoids, telling him he was probably too young to have cancer.For the next three years, Chris's symptoms came and went—until they suddenly worsened. A second colonoscopy, done by a different doctor, revealed a tumor.Chris believes his cancer was probably at an earlier stage when his symptoms first began, maybe even Stage I.Since his diagnosis, Chris has heard from other gay men who faced similar experiences—symptoms dismissed with the assumption that "the bleeding is caused by anal sex." Chris urges other gay men to take their symptoms seriously: "The clock is ticking, and any delay in treatment could make life after treatment harder or even put your life at risk."Chris's story is a powerful reminder: never let anyone dismiss your symptoms, no matter the reason.Read more of his story with the link in bio, or share your own....#LGBTQ #PrideMonth #Love #Community #Support #Advocacy #Cancer #ColonCancer #RectalCancer #BowelCancer #ColorectalCancer #FightCRC #CancerSurvivor
"Build a strong support system, keep a positive attitude, stay upbeat and keep doing the things you love to do (if possible). These have been the keys to my current progress and how I cope."For stage IV #coloncancer survivor Markham Rollins IV (@mrollinsiv), staying positive is part of how he approaches the fight. That won't look the same for everyone—and that's okay.Whatever path you're on, you don't have to walk it alone. Join our Community of Champions and connect with others navigating #colorectalcancer.https://community.fightcrc.org/
June 16–22 is FAP Awareness Week! 📣Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) is a rare but serious hereditary condition that significantly increases the risk of colorectal cancer—nearly 100% if left untreated. Early diagnosis and proactive care can be life-saving.Although it's rare, it's real—and you're not alone.➡️ Learn more about FAP🔎 Find expert care through our partners at @cga_igc : https://www.cgaigc.com/find-a-clinic🧬 Looking for a genetic counselor? Visit our partners at NSGC to find one near you: https://findageneticcounselor.nsgc.orgHave FAP? Share your story so others know they're not alone.💙
This week, we're kicking off the Global Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Think Tank (#GEOCRCTT)!We're teaming up with experts, researchers, advocates, and survivors from 29 countries to confront a shared crisis: colorectal cancer is rising in young people—everywhere.Together, we're not just starting a conversation. We're fighting for answers, driving change, and working toward a future where fewer young lives are impacted.We'll be sharing updates daily right here on social, and even more inside our Community of Champions (link in bio)!Thank you to our global partners: @bowelcanceraustralia, @dice.europe, @bowelcanceruk, @globalcrc, @coloncanada, and @ibsal_iis....#GlobalThinkTank #ThinkTank #Research #Cancer #ColorectalCancer #BowelCancer #ColonCancer #RectalCancer #Collaboration #Science