Tracy Jackson
Patient/Survivor |
Colon - Stage I |
Age at Diagnosis: 50
In August 2021, I had a positive Cologuard®. I had a message from my PCP, and I was at home with my husband. On September 30, 2021, I learned I had two polyps: one precancerous and one cancerous.
Please do not be embarrassed to seek treatment. I refused a scope, no family history. I took a Cologuard test. I had a sigmoid colectomy.
Long story short, I ended up having four scopes due to complications. It’s the fear of not knowing what to expect. Pay attention to your body. When caught early, colon cancer can be treated.
Tracy Jackson
Patient/Survivor |
Colon - Stage I |
Age at Diagnosis: 50
In August 2021, I had a positive Cologuard®. I had a message from my PCP, and I was at home with my husband. On September 30, 2021, I learned I had two polyps: one precancerous and one cancerous.
Please do not be embarrassed to seek treatment. I refused a scope, no family history. I took a Cologuard test. I had a sigmoid colectomy.
Long story short, I ended up having four scopes due to complications. It’s the fear of not knowing what to expect. Pay attention to your body. When caught early, colon cancer can be treated.
"You are not alone. Share your story in forums like these. It has helped me tremendously."
Tracy Jackson
Patient/Survivor |
Colon - Stage I |
Age at Diagnosis: 50
In August 2021, I had a positive Cologuard®. I had a message from my PCP, and I was at home with my husband. On September 30, 2021, I learned I had two polyps: one precancerous and one cancerous.
Please do not be embarrassed to seek treatment. I refused a scope, no family history. I took a Cologuard test. I had a sigmoid colectomy.
Long story short, I ended up having four scopes due to complications. It’s the fear of not knowing what to expect. Pay attention to your body. When caught early, colon cancer can be treated.
"You are not alone. Share your story in forums like these. It has helped me tremendously."
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Very interesting on the news they are saying start your testing at the age of 45.
In May 2021, the United States Preventive Task Force Service recommended screening age from colorectal cancer be lowered from 50 to 45.