Elaine Griffin, a New Jersey mother of six, faced a shocking Stage 2b colon cancer diagnosis at 44. As rates of colorectal cancer rise among people under 50, Griffin emphasizes the importance of early detection through colonoscopies. After successful surgery and chemotherapy, she was declared cancer-free in September 2024. In her journey, she experienced puzzling symptoms that led her to seek medical attention, and she now shares her story during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to encourage others to prioritize their health and recognize warning signs.
Griffin documented her digestion troubles in a notebook to see if a particular food triggered issues.
The "scary thing" for Griffin was that her symptoms would come in waves.
I prayed to God and I said, 'You know, if you just let me live, I'll do anything I can to make sure that other people have this information.'
Griffin is sharing her story in the hopes of inspiring others to sign up for a colonoscopy.
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