Doctors Told Me I Was Non-Essential – Amy | Colon Cancer | The Patient Story [Video]

A slight change in her stool was the only symptom Amy Nicole noticed, but it led to a life-changing diagnosis of Stage 4 colorectal cancer.

In this cancer vlog, Amy shares her journey from an overlooked symptom to battling an advanced cancer, and learn why advocating for your health can make all the difference.

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Video Chapters
0:00 Early signs of colon cancer
2:46 My colonoscopy was put off for an entire year
4:16 “Get her husband back in here NOW”
5:44 My colorectal cancer surgery
7:42 My colon cancer treatment and side effects
9:50 CTA levels / self-advocacy / make it happen now
11:54 “There’s only a 20% chance you make it to old age”
13:32 I wanted a doctor who was on my side
17:25 You have a say in your treatment
18:40 Know your body and trust your bod

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Doctors Told Me I Was Non-Essential – Amy | Colon Cancer | The Patient Story
https://youtu.be/iQAbzciNVfE