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I was diagnosed with stage 3c colon cancer at age 30. I am blessed to be alive today, 7 years later. Cancer is a scary disease. I wept when Chadwick Bozeman passed away. So sad.
My father-in-law died from colon cancer age 70 and it's not a nice way to go. He withered away to almost nothing before dying in agony even with Morphine! He was not at all blessed and I feel saddened that anyone would attribute survival of this terrible disease to a God who in theory could totally remove it. Stay safe!
My sister-in-law's ex boyfriend died at 32 or 33 very recently of this cancer. Got diagnosed at 30. Was already stage 4. This is terrifying for young people.
@sneksnekitsasnek Any idea how many completely HEALTHY people are given cancer diagnosis? And to think they are giving pregnant women chemo! It's evil.
In my country the Netherlands every two years we get an invitation from the government for colon screening. I've done screening 2 weeks ago everything is ok. Thank God! 🙏
One great thing happened because of Chadwick Bozeman. Because of him the government CDC changed their colon cancer screening age. For America. He helped Americans personal lives. And he would have been proud of that🥲🌹
So sorry to hear, but glad to hear she's in remission. I don't believe in victim blaming but I must ask: what kind of diet did she typically have before being diagnosed?
@@MrArchy1986 I had heart burn for a couple of months my doc sent me to a gastroenterologist . He suggested a colonoscopy and found 19 polyps. One was stage one cancer
@@mike-te7qd Yes the medication wasn't working. The doctor is younger than me and really seemed forward thinking and was up on the latest medical information. He just said because I am a high risk category he wanted me to do a routine colonoscopy. It resulted in a colon resection but he saved my life!
My father just passed away from Colon Cancer in El’Salvador last year at the age of 41. My uncle died from prostate cancer at the age of 44. So I definitely have to be careful because these diseases run in my genetics. Thank you I appreciate this Video !
I'm glad they lowered the age for the general population. Having lost two generations to colon cancer - mom and grandma, I got genetically tested. I have what is called Lynch Syndrome - a genetic mutation that increases my chance of colon and other cancers. I'm so glad I got tested. My physician and I set up a very aggressive screening protocol. I'm hoping to break the chain of Colon cancer in my family.
Taste buds are amazingly adaptable. I have learned to love oatmeal (savory oats are the way to go!) and beans, two very healthy foods I used to not care for. For anyone struggling with eating healthy food, keep experimenting, and if you eat something enough you just might learn to like it too.
Oatmeal every morning with a little milk and salt. No lunch or snacks. Dinner Monday to Friday is rice, peas, corn, cauliflower, and some fruit but no meat or fish. Weekends I eat normally.
I can't say that has ever worked for me. I'd rather just find things I like eating. There are so many tasty fruits, vegetables and nuts to go with the animal fats and proteins.
Was just at the doctor getting referred for my first colonoscopy. I am 36, but my mom had colon cancer in her early 40’s. I was told to get one 10 years before the age of her diagnosis. Great video 👍🏻
Thanks doctor! For educating people about this recent scary kind of cancer. Mostly people whom having a healthy lifestyle or no family history with that disease would think that it's less likely to have Colon Cancer. We (me and my siblings) got shocked when my mom got diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer last February (2021) at the age 58. Her situation locally advanced and must get chemotherapy and radiology and then surgery. Thanks god that her health condition mostly stable and her body started to respond positively to the treatment. The whole point of this story is that if you have fear from hearing a bad news from your doctor now, it might be a disaster one when it's to late. Am sending my prayers to all people all sick people all over the world. Again...do the colonoscopy test.
I am approaching 70 years of age and I think my quality of life will nose dive. I do not plan any screening, at this time I have skin cancer that I understand will probably move to my internal organs. Thanks for looking out for us!
Even people with stage four melanoma have gone into remissions for many years after. You could live decades more. I know immunotherapy has had great results for stage four melanoma even.. so definitely look into it with your doctor.
@@josephpiskac2781 eat low sugar and no wheat products. And a lot of antioxidant rich food. Also use high concentrated CBD or THC&CBD Products if available
One thing I’m extremely curious about, is that how are there so many doctors making regular RU-vid videos?.When my doctors doesn’t have time to reply to an occasional email.They also take so long to reply to a phone call which is understandable as they are seeing many patients and other medical matters.
Thought I had colon cancer. I’m 28. Very similar symptoms to those who have it. Got a colonoscopy. Ended up being internal hemorrhoids however, they removed a sessile serrated polyp which was precancerous after biopsy… scary to think I saved my future self and never would have went this young if it wasn’t for my health anxiety.
@@danielconner5476 thanks. Hope you're fine now. Do you have a history of cancer in family? Also did u have any elevated risk due to lifestyle/ smoking? Sorry if I am being too intrusive, I too have some health anxieties about my pooping habits.
@@masterprattu All good! Doing fine now, especially after the colonoscopy. Grandmother on my mom's side recently passed of pancreatic cancer but no other family history. Not sure if I have elevated risk. Diet could be much better but overall, an active lifestyle. If ever worried, a colonoscopy is the best screening to remove any polyps and relieve the anxiety. I had to do it based on my symptoms. I was convinced, and then very relieved when I woke up from the procedure.
Thanks for the good news. I had prostate cancer 13 years ago and still have to have a blood test every year. See you soon. As I said before,I live in Melbourne
I personally think that a lot of these problems are rising because of a lot of chemicals being thrown out into society. I found out that soap has been causing a lot of problems for me and I have stopped using it. And it really has made a tremendous difference for me.
Glad to see you back on Dr Mike.! Good and informative vid. I know a few men that were squeemish and didn't get colonoscopies . Within 10 yrs of their 50th bday they were dead. Colon Cancer. Colonoscopies are breeze, so worth it. I have had 3 and in the first 2 there were potential bad polyps removed. Fortunately on the last one I had nothing. Just do it and be safe.
Thanks Dr. Hansen, this is so important. I did Cologuard and it came back positive. I needed a colonoscopy and the doctor found polyps which ended up being benign. Could you also do a video on prostate screening? Mine was caught early and now I am fine. Thanks.
I'm 39. I was diagnosed (high rectal tumor) at 38 last September. I was lucky, it was stage 1 and so far, everything checks out 7 months after surgery. Glad you're good after stage 3.
I got colon cancer after my 31st birthday, i watched my aunt pass away as her's was detected late. I was so scared and i am glad i got a good oncologist and i used food supplements to help me get my health back
Thank you, great info. My father died from colon cancer within 2 months of diagnosis at age 72 when I was 9 and I don’t believe he ever had a colonoscopy so I’m sure it would’ve been prevented had he done that routinely. I know he wasn’t a fan of fruits either. I am now 33 and I am definitely going to start getting tested because my lifestyle habits are not great and I could definitely have a higher chance because of genetics. Thanks for the reminder that I need to do better and be more proactive with my health.
I started bleeding in 2015 and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. After taking medication it then went into remission. Came back last year after much stress (lost a sister then mum) and now on the medication for the rest of my life. I was also screened for Colon Cancer
I have acromegaly, so I'm at higher risk of polyps. Thankfully my endocrinologist convinced my insurance company that I required early screening. My doctors were able to remove polyps before they could turn into cancer.
It is true when it was said that food is one of the major reason for incidences of colon cancer. The type of food eaten is more important for health of the colon and in what frequency it is eaten. If a car machine is given wrong type of fuel and continuously worked hard 24*7 and streched to maximum without rest. The chances of it to break down via disease like colon cancer increases
I had some digestive issues in my early 30s (turned out to be celiac disease), so I had both an endoscopy and colonoscopy when they were trying to figure out what was wrong, and the doctor found a polyp. I now get screened every five years, so I'm in my early 40s, and I've already had two colonoscopies. My uncle and my grandmother both had colon cancer.
I had my endoscopy and colonoscopy on the same day one month ago I was diagnosed with stomach ulcers rather than colon cancer. I felt lucky I was conscious during both procedure. That long pipe fill your colon and rectum with air and you feel like you are going to explode. But that pain is temporary. People who are watching this video before their colonoscopy, just don't get scared.
@@yashveer3111 oh ok, so you were in pain therefore you had the procedure done. Youre pretty young. Makes me wonder do I need colonoscopy with no symptoms and only have one kidney
Stage 1 colon cancer I had an ileostomy almost immediately after my doctor told me. They said my life expectancy was about 6 months if I just went through chemo and the only thing that would save me would be a permanent ostomy. Just found out I could possibly have a reversal so looking into that. But I was 19 when I was diagnosed and ya the scariest day of my life was having to here I had colon cancer. It was like a truck hit me when I found out Chadwick died really made me grateful it was found so early and that surgery was an option
Very informative, but we should start to tell people another important truth, such as eating healthy food; is not expensive on the contrary, it cost nothing. A huge bag of lentils or large bag of spinach is very cost effective. To be active even taking a walk in the park, cost nothing. Cooking, well you can invest in a pressure cooking pot but let me just saying, If you have come to this video it's because you care about your life or your dear ones. Enough said.
Due to relatively closed separated communities in our area up to 50 yrs ago (1620-1970), people tended to all be related. This led to a gene expressing its self for colon cancer. It has made colon cancer a major issue in our area but prevention, early detection and treatment are protocol here. Drs are super careful to recommend and give referrals to people who live here and are from here.
Very informative. I will make sure I stay away from the processed foods with nitrites. I like the idea of the Cologuard tests which I would do in between colonoscopy tests for greater peace of mind. I have had 1 colonoscopy done in my lifetime.
Doctor Mike you have englightened me on this channel far too many times and I am realizing this is a blessing. As a medical student you single handedly keep giving me more inspiration and drive! Much love for your work and passion for health & wellness! God Bless!
I got my first colonoscopy at 32. Just because I was having tummy problems and blood in my stool. They found a polyp! 3 years later they found 2 more! I’m about to turn 42 and everyday I am grateful. If you are having gastrointestinal problems don’t be afraid to go to your doctor and ask for a colonoscopy. It might save your life.
I have had a screening 2 times by the age of 35. And I can tell you it’s not bad in any way. I haven’t had any kind of anesthesia and it was was something new to get an insight in the human body which normally you don’t have. I felt blessed to be able to watch the whole procedure and watching the intestinal villi how they rearing up while the doctor puts a small amount of water on them. So at the end, the procedure is totally easy and try doing it without an anesthesia.
A guy from my school younger than me probably is suffering from colon cancer. I was shocked to hear because he was younger and they should've been healthier. :(
Hope you consider a vid on the necessity to supplement B-12 if you eat plant-based only. The symptoms are debilitating, but even myself, with a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell U, forgot about B-12 supplementation, because chronic B-12 deficiency causes none other than forgetfulness.... and a whole lot more.
I was exposed to massive amounts of silica dust without knowing or protection while drilling holes for housing and blowing out the holes with compressed air now I am trying to get a Whole Lung lavage to SAVE MY LIFE and remove the silica dust in my lungs before it's too late please spread awareness about a possible hope for removing the silica dust from lungs before it causes fatal damage.
Food is our fuel, in my culture we consider food as one form of medicine. Whatever we put in our body, it has to be good for the body. Sadly, we also have surge for fast food recently. Is it's convenient? Yes. But in a long run is it dangerous? Yes. Also we all don't get insurance free of cost, government pays only for poorest people. So ultimately we all pay for our health, so it's okay to invest more on daily nutrition than long medical bills. Saying that, we are also facing the issues of sedentary lifestyle, city lifestyle. I hope we as humans understand what's good for health.
@@keyboardbunny they eat a ton of salads in many parts or Europe and Asia. In Latin America fruit salad and snacking on raw cucumber and jicama with fresh lemon is super common.
My spine surgeon told me back in 2016 that the age was being lowered to 45 due to trending of more cases in the under 50 population. I was under 50 and had no symptoms and we were just talking overall health and how I can better heal from my back surgery. My colonoscopy was perfect, no issues at all, but I wonder why I’m hearing more and more about the age being lowered now, when as far as I knew, that began happening in 2016. That was 5 years ago...why’d it take so long to get out into the public ?
Had my first one at 35, almost 2 years ago. This should be routine check since it’s preventable or treatable in early stages. There are other cancers and health issues that are not as easily preventable. Something will kill you eventually but this is one that can be found early.
My Dad died of colon cancer. He never went to the dr. for routine screenings. I now have inherited his disease and have to get my polyps removed every two years for the rest of my life. My heritage is Italian and Irish.
My grandmother died of colon cancer but I am told that it must be a direct (mother/father) relative to increase my risk. Here in Canada I have had a colonoscopy every five years which is the recommendation. The test is nothing but the preparation😫😩😫
@@jarvisaddison8560 my family Dr. referred me but now, since I had a couple of polyps removed during the procedure, I can call myself to book the next. I live in Canada btw.
My issue isn't the test itself although I woke up during the procedure on my last visit (Oh My Lord in Heaven--PainFUL!) My problem is the prep. I was given Suprep; couldn't drink the entire contents (I'm a small person); was camped out in the bathroom for 7 1/2 hours; and the back of my legs were so sore after sitting on the john that long. I was due for one last summer but cancelled it due to Covid (I was not disappointed). I'm having a hard time making that call to reschedule. Such an unpleasant experience. Wish they could come up with a less invasive test! (Thanks for listening to my vent!)
