March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the concerning rise of colon cancer among individuals under 50, now leading to increased mortality rates. Jamie Comer, a stage 4 colon cancer patient, emphasizes the need for awareness and early detection, sharing her story of extensive treatment that included numerous rounds of chemotherapy and surgeries. Despite her relentless fight against cancer, she has transitioned to hospice care after discovering that treatment options were ineffective. Her journey underscores the urgency to raise awareness about this preventable yet deadly cancer.
"I was told that I had stage 4 colon cancer which had metastasized to my liver, and I had 45 tumors on my left side and 12 tumors on my right side and that I would likely die within three to six months."
"Total time spent here is anywhere from eight to 11 hours. I am on chemo for three days every other week."
"I've had about 180 rounds of chemo and seven surgeries, probably about 60 to 70 scans."
"Do I fight really hard or do I just give in?" said Jamie, reflecting on her difficult treatment choices.
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