I was diagnosed at age 44 with stage IV colon cancer on August 11, 2023. I was diagnosed after having a CT scan, MRI, and ultimately a colonoscopy.

My only symptom was constipation and belly pains.

I was in the hospital where they discovered that my mass was connected to my uterus, so they decided it was safest to close me up and put in a loop-colostomy. My husband was with me and continues to be there during every office visit, test, and hospital stay. I was left with an ostomy bag and during my first visit to my oncologist my doctor thought it was best to be aggressive and put me on four different types of chemo to begin ASAP.

I have had a right liver resection and 10 cycles of chemo so far.

I am feeling OK and grateful for all of the people who have been put into my life. I will be having the colon mass removed, full hysterectomy, and my ostomy reversed at the end of this month. The last step will be my last two chemo cycles.