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Jeannie Sayers

Caregivers Stage IV Rectal Cancer Arkansas
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Guest Post by Jeannie Sayers • November 5, 2021

Story: "Carrie had been going to the doctor for severe abdominal pain for over seven months. Long story short, we pulled her out of our local hospital, and took her to an ER in Springfield. They found a large tumor that night and performed surgery."

Advice: "Be your own best advocate. It’s so very important to educate yourself and direct your care!"

Topics: Early-Age Onset, Ostomy, Side Effects, Treatments, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Bowel irregularities, Fatigue, Colostomy, Chemo induced nausea and vomiting, Pain, Skin rashes (skin toxicity, chemo rash), Secondary cancer(s)
About the Author

Jeannie Sayers’ daughter Carrie had abdominal pain for months but was not referred for a colonoscopy. Jeannie has lost several family members who have not been screened, and she recommends getting screening because early detection saves lives. Jeannie resides in Arkansas.

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