Everyone Said It Was Hemorrhoids, It Wasn't! - Jessica | Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story

Jessica was 28 years old living in San Diego with her wife when symptoms like constipation, abdominal pain, and blood in her stool began disrupting her life. Prior to these symptoms, Jessica was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome, prompting her to push for a colonoscopy.

In this cancer vlog, Jessica shares her journey from worsening stomach symptoms to a shocking colonoscopy that revealed colorectal cancer. She opens up about the long wait for appointments, her determination to self-advocate, and how women’s soccer gave her comfort through treatment. Jessica describes the fear of telling loved ones, the relief of immunotherapy working, and the deepened bond with her wife. Her story is a powerful reminder of persistence, vulnerability, and hope.

Thank you, Jessica, for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Jessica
2:26 When My First Symptoms Started
5:26 Preparing For The Colonoscopy
6:46 The Moment Everything Changed
8:55 How I Navigated How To Tell People About My Diagnosis
10:49 When I Finally Got The Results Back
11:52 What My Treatment Plan Looked Like
16:27 What My Reaction Was To Being On A Clinical Trial
17:39 What Surveillance Looks Like For Me
19:18 How My Partner and I Have Navigated This
20:20 Cancer Shifted My Mindset
21:53 What I Want Others To Know

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