For years, a personal trainer was told her stomach issues were IBS and hemorrhoid symptoms. At 40, she found out she had colon cancer.
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Tracy Robert, diagnosed with colon cancer at age 40, initially attributed her symptoms to IBS and hemorrhoids. After learning about her malignant tumor during a routine colonoscopy, she faced the reality of stage 2B to 3A colorectal cancer. Despite her active lifestyle, clean diet, and routine health check-ups, her symptoms, which included rectal bleeding and bloating, were overlooked. Robert now recognizes these symptoms as common indicators of colon cancer in individuals under 50, acknowledging the importance of proper diagnosis and awareness.
Tracy Robert was shocked to be diagnosed with stage 2B to 3A colorectal cancer at 40, despite maintaining a clean diet and regular fitness routine.
She experienced symptoms like rectal bleeding and bloating for years, which were misdiagnosed as IBS by medical professionals.
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