How I Found Out I had STAGE 4 Colon Cancer - Kyle | Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story

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  • Kyle had been taking at-home colon cancer screening tests from his doctor since he was 40 years old. Unfortunately, the testing didn't detect anything because Kyle was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer just 5 years later. His first symptoms were severe constipation and blood in his stool. A colonoscopy led to his diagnosis, stage 4 colorectal cancer, learning it had spread to his liver.
    In this cancer vlog, Kyle details his intense side effects from the chemotherapy that include nausea, fevers after hot showers, and high blood pressure.
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    [Video Chapters]
    00:00 Introduction
    00:35 The beginning of feeling like something is wrong
    01:37 My first symptoms
    02:40 They scheduled me for a colonoscopy
    03:00 I did at-home tests for five years prior to my diagnosis
    04:15 They found a mass in my sigmoid colon
    05:40 It was colon cancer
    06:25 Getting multiple tests done
    07:15 It had spread to my liver
    07:50 Starting chemotherapy and the side effects
    09:30 More on my intense side effects
    12:25 Every day you’re learning something new
    15:50 My biggest advice - Ask questions!
    17:34 What happens now
    18:37 Beware of your symptoms and get screenings
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 356

  • @peterlee1839
    @peterlee1839 15 днів тому +108

    I am a 2 times colorectal cancer survivor that spread to my lung. 5 doctors said I will not survive but i proof them wrong. 5 yrs later im still here. Be strong and always believe in yourself.

    • @denisesalles7248
      @denisesalles7248 12 днів тому +5

      That is amazing. Congratulations to your hard fight and survival.

    • @sandey42
      @sandey42 12 днів тому +2

      Do you have a relationship with Jesus?

    • @yuliaantonenkovolkovamd552
      @yuliaantonenkovolkovamd552 6 днів тому

      Yeah but no quality of life.
      Life of suffering. For what?

  • @Annie497
    @Annie497 9 днів тому +5

    First of all, colon cancer runs in my mother's bloodline. My sister battled it in her 40's. She's now in her early 70's and still going strong. My father lived with metastatic lung cancer (asbestos exposure) for years (like, 25 yrs). It spread to his liver, his vertebrae in his spine, and the lung tumor was huge. He didn't suffer from symptoms until 3 weeks before his passing. I lost a sweet boy, like a god son to me, from colorectal cancer when he was 17. His diagnosis came at 15. How unfair is that?! I think you are very wise and incredibly strong and level headed. It is so true that people never know how chemo or radiation will affect them. My brother had no nausea or vomiting, but he had sores all over his mouth and tongue that burned and kept him from eating. He lost some of his hair, and was very fatigued. His body couldn't tolerate the intense chemo, due to secondary infections like pneumonia and C-dif, so he had to stop after three. But those three knocked his cancer into remission, seeming to melt it away, and it allowed him nearly 3 yrs of life we never expected. My father had radiation, which made his health go downward, so it's always hard to predict. New treatments are constantly being tried. Every person has their own unique experience with battling the cancer AND tolerating treatments. My brother would have side effects during the chemo infusions, because some classes are known for causing adverse reactions. Like you, the staff was always there to stop it, then ease him through the treatments. We were amazed at how much it shrunk his tumors. Never lose your determination or hope. Never. I'm so sorry you are having to go through this wretched disease, and I'll pray that you will go into remission and heal, living a long and healthy life. You have much to live for, my friend.

  • @shirleyscott8879
    @shirleyscott8879 12 днів тому +12

    I couldn’t stand long enough to have a shower during my chemo months. I always took baths. My skin was so soft because I had no hair. I drank lots and lots of water during the infusions and after. It’s also important to eat even if you don’t feel like eating. I always had a snack during my infusions. I took sandwiches for myself and my daughter the first time. Someone used to come around with a cart with snacks and you could also have soup, so I just had that from then on. I’m a shy person but I learned to advocate for myself. I found everyone in the Cancer centre was extremely supportive and kind. I had to go to the ER a couple of times and had the same kindness shown to me. I found that they treat Cancer patients differently.
    I’m in Ontario, Canada and unfortunately, the doctor shortage is very bad now. If my cancer comes back, I will be very afraid that I won’t get a diagnosis and treatment soon enough. My doctor has just left. I do have another doctor but it’s not the same.

  • @SuperMjennings
    @SuperMjennings 15 днів тому +41

    My husband of 34yrs is a 9yr survivor of Stage 4 CC w Mets to the liver.

  • @lynnhamps7052
    @lynnhamps7052 16 днів тому +178

    As someone in the UK I am so sad that money matters even come in to the equation over there..I am stage four colon which has spread to my lungs and my radiotherapy treatment begins in ten days..the stress of being in hospital for five months last year, three in intensive care plus another eight weeks in rehab, a colostomy bag to learn to live with and the added dx of matastas to my lungs, is stressful enough..I couldn't cope with worrying about bills too...I wish us both strength and hope..bless you. 💖💖💖🇬🇧

    • @lillyrocks82
      @lillyrocks82 16 днів тому +5

      Hi! May I ask you how is in the UK? Do you have to pay? Is it expensive? 🫰🏻 I'm not in the USA but I've heard without Private insurance is very expensive, even with insurance seems it's expensive.
      😢 Without money (thousands of dollars) is extremely difficult.

    • @denisebiendarra5996
      @denisebiendarra5996 16 днів тому +3

      🙏🙏

    • @denisebiendarra5996
      @denisebiendarra5996 16 днів тому +2

      Did you use Cologuard or something other test?

    • @gillsimpson4976
      @gillsimpson4976 16 днів тому +23

      Everything is free in the UK.. we have a National Health System,. Everybody pays a tax, called National Insurance and this goes a little towards the NHS. It is not a perfect system but there is no worry about affording your health care.

    • @lillyrocks82
      @lillyrocks82 16 днів тому

      @@gillsimpson4976 Wow!! 😲 That's absolutely great!! I'd love we had something like that here. I'm in Mexico and that doesn't exist either, I have to pay directly. It's expensive here as well, even more with complicated, difficult medical conditions, cases.
      And doctors here don't work in teams, and there's no communication.
      I'm struggling a lot with my health and being paying a lot without good results, it has become very difficult.

  • @11Christys11
    @11Christys11 16 днів тому +23

    I’m a nurse and my mom had colon cancer. I really pushed the doctors for the at home test kits. They were adamant that with my family history I needed colonoscopies. I am glad I listened because these stories scare me. I am rooting for you and your family Kyle. You’re saving lives telling your story. I will be following your journey if you choose to share it. Hang in there my friend.

  • @user-ky6fi2jm9r
    @user-ky6fi2jm9r 16 днів тому +105

    These stories are helpful. After watching dozens of these cancer videos, a pattern forms: ignored or misdiagnosed symptoms lead to a late-stage cancer discovery. I put off my initial colonoscopy for years. I had such vague symptoms I could have easily ignored them for years more. Skip to the end, these types of videos saved me from a late-stage cancer diagnosis. Thank you for sharing your story. You help others.
    Best wishes to you.

    • @dandelions2414
      @dandelions2414 16 днів тому +4

      Hope you are doing ok now. so what were your symptoms even if vague?

    • @user-ky6fi2jm9r
      @user-ky6fi2jm9r 15 днів тому

      @@dandelions2414 Every now and then, I experienced a slight pinching or cramping pain in my lower right abdominal quadrant which lasted a few seconds each time. It was not daily at first but became so. (The polyp was in the cecum.) Those symptoms occurred most often when I was flat in bed. It felt like something was twisted and if I could just stretch the right way, it would go away. It was easily tolerable, but I wondered more and more why it was not going away and instead was becoming more bothersome. The cramping wasn't more intense, just more constant, especially when lying flat and then turning in bed. About two weeks after it was removed, I could not believe how much more energy I had. Someone saw me and remarked on how well I looked. A recheck will be done at the 6-month mark. If there is any evidence of it growing back, then I will likely have a bowel resection as the ultimate "cure" to get rid of it. Still feeling great for now.

    • @jamiek09
      @jamiek09 14 днів тому +1

      Yes I was also wondering what your vague symptoms were.

    • @user-ky6fi2jm9r
      @user-ky6fi2jm9r 14 днів тому +2

      @@jamiek09 I replied to the first person who asked but it appears that YT would not post it. Can't imagine what word they would have found offense.
      Every now and then, I experienced a slight pinching, sometimes cramping pain, in my lower right abdominal area, which lasted a few seconds each time. It was not daily at first but became so and lasted up to hours. Not painful, just annoying,

  • @edwardperez7738
    @edwardperez7738 10 днів тому +11

    I’m so proud of you papi and how brave you are! Let’s stay strong!!!!
    For the ones who wonder, he at his 5th Round and looking great, now looking forward for surgery.
    Thank you for your comments❤

  • @KiwiHobbitful
    @KiwiHobbitful 16 днів тому +85

    My brother died of stomach cancer aged 38. He died three months after it was diagnosed. His symptoms were dismissed by different physicians over an 18 month period, because he was too young to have anything seriously wrong with him. He knew better, but no one listened untidily it was too late.

    • @30daysorless8
      @30daysorless8 16 днів тому +22

      This “too young” thing is so insane. Cancer doesn’t know how old you are. My condolences.

    • @larkc7677
      @larkc7677 16 днів тому +6

      So sorry for your loss.💙

    • @annipsy2185
      @annipsy2185 16 днів тому +6

      Omgggggg 38..........im so sorry
      In my country which is iran and very shit, atleast the health care is different. If u feel any discomfort ,you just get up and go to the dr right at that moment. And almost all of them will write appropriate tests to look into your issues. Even if its a semi minor issue, they will look into it. Not even super expensive, not even without insurance...

    • @colemacedo-phillips5768
      @colemacedo-phillips5768 15 днів тому +3

      I’m very sorry to hear about your brother’s cancer not being diagnosed early enough. Prayers! 🙏🏻🤗

    • @jillkemp5521
      @jillkemp5521 15 днів тому +1

      ❤❤❤

  • @echogl
    @echogl 9 днів тому +4

    I did Cologuard twice. It has a 92% rate of spotting colon cancer, but does not give information on polys. Colonoscopy is best for best results, but that is invasive too and has possible risks. So sorry to hear this happened to you. Sending hugs and prayers.

  • @kathleenchild
    @kathleenchild 16 днів тому +33

    We live in Ontario Canada. My husband faithfully completed fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) annually as part of his annual checkup. It did not detect the cancer. He was diagnosed with colonrectal cancer in 2015. The tumour had been growing over 10 years. His treatment was different from yours, he had 28 days of radiation with chemo pills and then surgery to remove the tumour and lymph nodes. He had an ileostomy bag (reversal scheduled 6 months later). He then had 8 rounds of chemotherapy. He had one of the drugs delivered (via a port) at the hospital over a 2 hr period and the remaining drugs delivered over 48 hour period via an intravenous pump at home. Home care can into flush the line and remove the hazardous materials after. He took pills for the nausea and had no problems with eating. He has mild neuropathy in both his hands and feet as a result of the chemotherapy but his health has returned to normal. Good luck with your cancer journey. My husband 100% believed he would be cured and never doubted the outcome for a minute. He also chose not to research the internet for information as that was scary as hell and affected his moods.

    • @abd4175
      @abd4175 16 днів тому +1

      Hi there, I truly hope your husband gets well again. He did well not to look on Google, it really is catastrophic for the mental health/psychology and it's best to stick to following what your doctor advises.

    • @sheilagoos645
      @sheilagoos645 15 днів тому

      @@abd4175 For me, knowledge is power. When I needed to start wearing my colostomy bag, for example, I knew exactly what to do. No surprises.

    • @jess4metoo
      @jess4metoo 15 днів тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m so happy your husband recovered.

    • @marlenegold280
      @marlenegold280 14 днів тому +1

      My son’s neuropathy lessened over the years.

    • @doraimoonobi
      @doraimoonobi 7 днів тому

      FiT test is most of cases unreliable, that's not for colon-rectal cancer

  • @ml2054
    @ml2054 16 днів тому +80

    Dude looks 30. Was shocked when he said he was 45. He looks great.

    • @annipsy2185
      @annipsy2185 16 днів тому

      When he said he is 45 , i misheard it as 25 and i believed it ,but just thinking "yeah 25 but probably still in his healing journey"
      And then he said hes gay and i knew he probably has taken care of his face alot 😂😂

    • @janakumlec5363
      @janakumlec5363 11 днів тому +2

      yeah, he looks great but unfortunately ill. Health means everything to me personally above anything else. I wish him full recovery and a good health regardless to how he looks.

    • @edwardperez7738
      @edwardperez7738 10 днів тому +1

      Hubby looks amazing every day lol! ❤

    • @mistyjomay6272
      @mistyjomay6272 5 днів тому

      I know right!

  • @gregwilvert
    @gregwilvert 16 днів тому +28

    Kyle, you are very strong and courageous. I’m not feeling so brave as I face my prostate cancer. Hope we both get through this. Your socks make me smile :-)

  • @abouttime5000
    @abouttime5000 16 днів тому +38

    Kyle, you are an amazingly strong person. Thank you for sharing your very personal issue with us.

  • @kkuenzel56
    @kkuenzel56 9 днів тому +2

    This story struck a chord with me. My son's name is also Kyle, who is 40 years old. Since his graduation from college, he has lost 3 friends in their 30s to Cancer. We've had several discussions about how many young people are being diagnosed with Cancer these days.
    The medical community and insurance companies need to start screening at a much lower age than 50.
    Kyle, I hope all goes well and you beat this disease. Good luck young man.

  • @beckyhenkel7917
    @beckyhenkel7917 12 днів тому +6

    Sorry you are hurting.
    Stay strong.
    We're all in trouble.
    It's the agricultural chemicals, polluted water, pesticide, too much medication for humans and animals the list goes on and on.

  • @LS-lq1pc
    @LS-lq1pc 16 днів тому +37

    The direct and sincere way you speak is very pleasant to watch. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

    • @user-li2ch4jd2h
      @user-li2ch4jd2h 10 днів тому +1

      Yes thank you I have tears in my eyes for no reason but I got cancer from lager colon cancer I had 3
      Lumps and I scead off dieing because I got family and kids I missed them 🤧

  • @joanneswan8276
    @joanneswan8276 16 днів тому +30

    I live in Canada where you can only get a colonoscopy every 5 years and even then ONLY if you have a family history of colon cancer. I told my general practictioner that I have a family history (I don't) and I pricked my finger and added a drop of blood to the home test. Grateful that I did that because they found polyps that needed to be removed and tested.

    • @doreenwhitehead4224
      @doreenwhitehead4224 16 днів тому +2

      I'm also from Canada, specifically from Montréal. When I read your reply, I was curious as to your province as health care is determined by the province, so the criteria may vary from province to province. Age is usually part of the criteria.

    • @Civilian_wardrobe
      @Civilian_wardrobe 16 днів тому

      I had a similar story. I’m due for my next colonoscopy 5 years later. Makes me nervous

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 16 днів тому +2

      ​@@Civilian_wardrobeIf you want a colonoscopy, you can get one though; it's just not the recommendation, which is based on statistics & money. Talk to your family doctor, if you're lucky enough to have one. I'm a doctor in Ontario and the situation here is nuts.

    • @joanneswan8276
      @joanneswan8276 15 днів тому +1

      @@doreenwhitehead4224 I live in B.C.

    • @carollynt
      @carollynt 11 днів тому

      You can pay for one without having to be dishonest….sheesh.

  • @karenkingrey6142
    @karenkingrey6142 16 днів тому +24

    It sounds like you have an amazing support system within your family & friends. I have found that is such a great help. I was dx Jan 3 of this year with Uterine Cancer(Carcinosarcoma). Financially I’m wiped out & emotionally I’m drained. On top of that, you really are correct when you say we must be our own advocates when dealing with treatments/doctors! But if it weren’t for my children helping financially I don’t know what I would do.
    I know your prognosis will be the very best! I’m sending all the love & prayers your way…..💚💙🧡🙏🏼🤗

  • @CourtRptr
    @CourtRptr 15 днів тому +10

    God bless you. I’m a three time breast cancer survivor. Hang in there. I will remember you in my prayers. I can relate to everything you’ve said. Thank you for educating people. It’s very important. ❤️🙏🙏

  • @ronnieconner5908
    @ronnieconner5908 15 днів тому +7

    Wishing you all the best Kyle, I hope you beat this and you have a great artitude dealing with the Cancer! 🙏❤️

  • @georgenichols61
    @georgenichols61 12 днів тому +4

    Advocate,Advocate,Advocate ❗️❗️❗️I'm a 4 year cancer survivor stage 3 prostate cancer local metastasis to my pelvis. I had a eight hour surgery, 40 days radiation, and 2 years of chemotherapy. You have to do your research , be your own Advocate it's your body , and life you are fighting to stay on this earth. Never apologize for asking questions, stay strong 💪🏾 and focus. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @nilsanarvaez7947
    @nilsanarvaez7947 10 днів тому +3

    Kyle, I love the way you broke down every symptom, every side effect. They are scary, but everyone is different. Thanks for sharing. ❤

  • @mandybradley3079
    @mandybradley3079 16 днів тому +33

    Doctors give an educated guess. I was told I would die if I didn’t have a colostomy bag 20 years ago. I said hell no.
    Here I an 20 years later without one. Get a third opinion. A doctor that doesn’t know that doctor.

  • @wildehorse2803
    @wildehorse2803 16 днів тому +12

    You’re so strong and positive, god bless you. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Wishing you a very quick recovery! 💪🏼🙏🏼

  • @MsAchampion
    @MsAchampion 14 днів тому +3

    Bless him. I remember all of this too well for myself. 😢 🙏🏾 I hate Cancer. 🥺 I've been surviving, but I'm always silently afraid that it will return again. I stay strong for my family and try very hard not talking about it, my fears to them. I feel like if I survived, I want the same for everybody else who's going through any form of illness especially Cancer. ❤

  • @lyndaallison9276
    @lyndaallison9276 14 днів тому +3

    Good family support is very helpful when going thru any type of cancer. I just finished 13 wks of radiation for my breast cancer. Keep the faith and keep family informed. You will get through this. Get well soon 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @colemacedo-phillips5768
    @colemacedo-phillips5768 15 днів тому +4

    Wishing you well Kyle! I completely hear you with your comment about being your own advocate during one’s journey with cancer! I’m battling my second time with lymphoma cancer. The first time I underwent 6 rounds with aggressive chemo, R-CHOP. This time I’m able to get radiation treatments. I’ve presently had 3’ sessions with 10 to go. Trying to keep my mind busy with my family, reading, listening to podcasts, short visits with friends and of course our beloved cats. Thanks for sharing your difficult journey.🙏🏻🥰

  • @scottdorsey8220
    @scottdorsey8220 11 днів тому +2

    You're handling your diagnosis very well. It's amazing that you look as well as you do. There's little outwardly to show you have any problems at all. Good genes!

  • @bbx30333
    @bbx30333 14 днів тому +2

    You are a special guy to share this with us! it will help other people. Thank you and speedy recovery! Todd

  • @glorisol3805
    @glorisol3805 14 днів тому +3

    Thank you for sharing, Kyle. I hope you beat this cancer and stay healthy for many years to come.Blessings to you and your family! ❤

  • @larkc7677
    @larkc7677 16 днів тому +4

    I’m so sorry you are going through this. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope more people insist on having a colonoscopy rather than relying on the in-home test kits.

    • @marysaade4343
      @marysaade4343 14 днів тому +1

      I did the home test, but I insisted on a colonoscopy. I did not want to take it easy way out. I felt like the insurance companies were trying to save money and I wasn’t having it.

  • @debbielulham2768
    @debbielulham2768 12 днів тому +4

    Thank you for sharing
    Sending healing 🙏 for a full recovery

  • @Ceerads
    @Ceerads 16 днів тому +2

    Thank you for this video. Yes, the cancers that used to be found in old people mainly are now being diagnosed in young people, too. It’s scary. I’m a breast cancer survivor (dx years ago when I was 51). I wish you and your husband a return to your good health. Btw, I love that painting in the video.

  • @johned2769
    @johned2769 13 годин тому

    Wishing you the best, Kyle . Loved the shot of the socks, BTW. Sending out love and peace to you and your husband.

  • @vaylon1701
    @vaylon1701 16 днів тому +5

    Amazing story and wish you all the best. You and your family are very special.

  • @michaels908
    @michaels908 16 днів тому +14

    I have stage 3 rectal cancer, diagnosed on January 5, 2024. I started taking Fenbenzadole 222mg daily, along with two sessions of chemotherapy and two sessions of immune therapy. My tumor markers have shrunk and continue to shrink. Please watch Joe Tippens UA-cam video. I follow his protocol and it's working.

  • @shirin1167
    @shirin1167 2 дні тому

    So sorry to see that you have to go through so much at such young age. I hope and pray for patience and quick recovery for you. Hang in there 🙏💜

  • @wewroc99
    @wewroc99 15 днів тому +4

    Wishing you healing and recovery🙏🏻

  • @cindysharp4466
    @cindysharp4466 11 днів тому +2

    Wishing you a full recovery!

  • @maddyk8505
    @maddyk8505 8 днів тому

    You are an incredible speaker. Bless you and you totally got this!!! Stay strong ❤🎉

  • @charlesdaubner1017
    @charlesdaubner1017 10 днів тому

    I wish you the very best, Kyle. I am so impressed by your courage.

  • @KateShaw2
    @KateShaw2 16 днів тому +6

    Sending you strength and love ❤ Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @NiaDja
    @NiaDja 15 днів тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your journey, Kyle. Sending warm hugs your way. ((hugs))

  • @julin2rs548
    @julin2rs548 16 днів тому +8

    I had uterine cancer when I was 39 years old. I was just lucky to find it. They told me 4 times that it wasn't but they were wrong.

  • @crocadoodle7101
    @crocadoodle7101 16 днів тому +10

    Love your socks! So glad that you are happy with your medical team.

  • @pwyman5540
    @pwyman5540 15 днів тому +1

    You are so brave Kyle. Stay strong.

  • @aharmon3538
    @aharmon3538 16 днів тому +9

    You look so much younger than 45! Thank you for sharing your story. My very best wishes to you.

  • @user-hx6nt9ju2i
    @user-hx6nt9ju2i 15 днів тому +1

    I have seen here on UA-cam a lot of videos from doctors that explain how to starve cancer.I wish you all the best God bless you.

  • @JamesFoley-wg9nv
    @JamesFoley-wg9nv 16 днів тому +2

    thanks for explaining your situation - best of luck to you

  • @doodleacademy
    @doodleacademy 16 днів тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your story. Blessings to you 🙏

  • @11plus3
    @11plus3 16 днів тому +2

    Many healing prayers for you friend.

  • @kg89808
    @kg89808 16 днів тому +9

    Never rely on home kits. Camera is way more accurate

    • @TomO-nx1bd
      @TomO-nx1bd 9 днів тому

      I agree, and the major advantage of a colonoscopy is they snip away any pre-cancerous polyps so the doctor is not just detecting cancer the doctor is also preventing it from ever forming in the first place.

  • @kathystevens8163
    @kathystevens8163 16 днів тому +14

    I am so sorry for your dx.

  • @skidaddle32
    @skidaddle32 16 днів тому +4

    I’m sending you love and light honey. Thank you for conjuring up the strength to share your story so that others might benefit from your experience. You are stronger than you know. I’m visualizing a full remission and a complete recovery for you. Take extra good care. 🌺💖

  • @jimmywarren6685
    @jimmywarren6685 13 днів тому +1

    Prayers for you!!

  • @elainecartwright1793
    @elainecartwright1793 15 днів тому +2

    God bless you I’m sending love from England xxx❤

  • @willomina1990
    @willomina1990 13 днів тому +3

    Hey!....very sad, however you seem to be upbeat in having such a terminal diagnosis 😢

  • @rickystarling2863
    @rickystarling2863 2 дні тому

    Nothing but positive wishes and healthy vibes to you guys.

  • @tonycurtis4088
    @tonycurtis4088 9 днів тому

    God bless you mate, sending thoughts your way ❤

  • @sandilobianco6734
    @sandilobianco6734 16 днів тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @petea1918
    @petea1918 16 днів тому +7

    Hope you beat this awful disease Kyle.
    I was bleeding from the back passage, and after all my treatment, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis.
    I live in the UK and first signs of any bleeding our Dr’s refer you on immediately like they did with me.
    All the very best Kyle x

  • @adventuresoffujibear
    @adventuresoffujibear 16 днів тому +2

    Thank you for sharing. Stay strong

  • @teenalong1709
    @teenalong1709 9 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing your story! ❤

  • @fergieferg9192
    @fergieferg9192 13 днів тому +4

    I'm worried that he did a screening test for four years and his cancer wasn't caught. I'm 34 and thinking about doing an annual Cologuard with the assumption that it's a dependable test 😑

    • @Teresa7087
      @Teresa7087 11 днів тому +1

      The test he described isn't Cologuard. Cologuard has very high accuracy rates. There are other at home tests that aren't as accurate. What he used must have been one of the less accurate ones.

  • @Becki545
    @Becki545 16 днів тому +2

    What a great video! Thank you.

  • @walterbortz355
    @walterbortz355 16 днів тому +3

    I am sorry to hear of your story and wish you the best. I am a physician and student of medical disinformation. Please be thoughtful in your decision making, particularly as it applies to overtreatment. This is a concept understandably misunderstood. Oncologists will recommend aggressive care because that is what they are trained to do. Be careful and have a low threshold for second opinion. Best of luck.

  • @debralwinston5709
    @debralwinston5709 11 днів тому +2

    Sending healing prayers 🙏🏾 🌷🌷

  • @wendyrodriguez5375
    @wendyrodriguez5375 11 днів тому +2

    ❤ ‼️ Very Informative. Thank you ❣️

  • @user-vc5wl7uq2x
    @user-vc5wl7uq2x 16 днів тому +9

    Aww, sometimes doctors missed out the malignant polyps on colonoscopy through their naked eye. I hope with the advent of AI during colonoscopy, the result will be 100% accurate. The patient has been proactive already, having colonoscopies when he reached 40 years old. 😢

  • @marydawnpafford9969
    @marydawnpafford9969 13 днів тому +1

    Kyle, dang son. I truly believe there is better treatment these days. I totally eliminated all sugar and flour stuff except as a treat, ate every two hr., also subscribed to the 2 puff method, except mine was breast cancer. So exciting for the adoption plan.

  • @debcomly2481
    @debcomly2481 День тому

    Sorry 😔❤ Hope you get better soon ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @NiechZyjePolska48
    @NiechZyjePolska48 15 днів тому +1

    Sorry to hear, I hope you can beat it.

  • @toddrussell1691
    @toddrussell1691 10 днів тому

    I am so sorry for your cancer journey. I was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer in April of 2023. 28 rounds of radiation with oral chemo followed by 10 sessions of FOLFOX infusion Chemo and a microwave ablation for a lung nodule. Finally my tumor was removed leaving me with a permanent colostomy, but alive. I am sorry for all the people that struggle getting diagnosed. My treatment happened like a whirlwind

  • @tebethblaker777
    @tebethblaker777 9 днів тому

    Thank yoery much for opening yourself up for us.

  • @Artem_Shipov
    @Artem_Shipov 11 днів тому +1

    Very good awareness video for everyone.
    If you are male colon cancer screening must start at the age of 40 (if you had history of cancer in your family) and at the age of 45, if not.
    At of course fo not ignore the symptoms.

  • @cristianasaras6898
    @cristianasaras6898 16 днів тому +14

    Negligence on the PCP any family history of colon cancer and above 40 should have. A colonoscopy every 3-5 years I’ve been going since 25 maternal grandmother and aunt died of colon cancer .

    • @davisholman8149
      @davisholman8149 16 днів тому +1

      Good for you to be so pro-active.👍🏼

  • @user-xc5es2ut7t
    @user-xc5es2ut7t 12 днів тому +1

    Heal well brother. Folks, skip the "home test" and see your Gastro Dr. Get that scheduled Colonoscopy, its a bum deal of a test, but it can save your life.
    BEST TO YOU ALL!

  • @girlinterrupted9145
    @girlinterrupted9145 16 днів тому +5

    I’ve heard some people who have been vaccinated with Covid -chemo made their tumors grow exponentially. I pray you have better results . Kiwi has had good effect on colon cancer and mostly carnivore diet , apparently.

    • @Wee162
      @Wee162 15 днів тому

      Sorry but you’re nuts.

  • @WW-lm5ji
    @WW-lm5ji 16 днів тому +2

    Hope you get well!

  • @davidspringer2284
    @davidspringer2284 14 днів тому +1

    Kyle, we are so alike in many ways. I'm gay also, and I have prostate cancer. During screening they found a module in my lung. It was a separate primary cancer. It took priority as lung cancer metastisized easily. They took out half of my lung. I was so lucky, it was stage 1B. No further treatment, just monitoring and cat scans for a few years. BTW never smoked ever. Then hurricane Ian hit down here and my prostate surgery was delayed as the hospital was damaged and flooded. By the time I had it removed it was stage 3B, with local spread but not to lymph nodes. There was still some cancer presence after surgery so I had salvage radiation therapy ( 40 sessions). Lots of side effects from that. Ten months later I'm mostly back to normal. Still some lingering burning and other unpleasant stuff. But I see my general oncologist tomorrow morning and so far everything looks ok. Oh , also had a bout of malignant melanoma removed. Doctor thinks I may have the BRCA gene mutation. I will get that test tomorrow. Overall, very optimistic for a remission and maybe even a cure. I wish you all the best in your recovery! Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @MARIA-and-CATS
    @MARIA-and-CATS 16 днів тому +3

    Be strong Kyle! You will beat this ugly cancer.

  • @pamogle9169
    @pamogle9169 16 днів тому +8

    I wish you the best. The thing that gets me about younger people getting screened is the gaslighting of people in their 20’s by not only physicians but by insurance companies to pay for the screenings. My kids are in their 20’s and are on their own insurance policies. And they have stomach issues. When my son went to the dr, he was told it’s from anxiety. My daughter is being told it’s endometriosis. Both of them are content with these answers. I am terrified.

    • @marlenegold280
      @marlenegold280 14 днів тому

      Those are fallback doctor answers… BS diagnosis.

  • @vanessaoliver8240
    @vanessaoliver8240 16 днів тому +7

    South Africa has expensive medical aids and non functioning government hospitals.very bad situation here indeed

  • @jmr9735
    @jmr9735 15 днів тому +2

    I'm sorry - WHAT?!?!?! He had had blood in his stool, and it got to the point where he had more blood than poo, and the doctor agreed it was probably just hemorrhoids? I know he was doing the at-home tests, and they weren't showing anything, but imho, the sheer fact that he regularly had a decent amount of blood in his stool should've been a tip off to the doctor to explore further. Wow. I'd be looking for a new doctor that day. I've always been so grateful for my current doctor. I think she's the absolute best, and hearing stories like this make me appreciate her even more. No way she would've let this slide. Again, wow.

    • @marlenegold280
      @marlenegold280 14 днів тому

      In other countries, we don’t have the option to find other doctors.

    • @jmr9735
      @jmr9735 14 днів тому

      @@marlenegold280 And this is why I wouldn't trade our private insurance for anything.

  • @valeriedupong7793
    @valeriedupong7793 16 днів тому +7

    I took my husbands apointment for his colo. I just had a vague bad feeling, no pain, no digestive problems. I was then diagnosed with stage 2 sigmoïd colon cancer at 52. No chemo, only an operation to remove 18 cm of the colon. My family was very surprised, there were no known antecedents of colon cancer and my doctor told me, I was relatively « young » for developing such a big tumor. Unfortunately, this was the beginning of a family tragedy, I since lost my 40 year old nephew and my sister ( 64y) to colon cancer. Several of my siblings and nephews/nieces have had polyps removed and now it seems that we have an unknown genetic mutation in our family that makes us develop polyps when we are too young. With every generation the polyps seem to start growing earlier.
    I wish you good luck on your journey and a healthy outcome.

    • @LisaMS444
      @LisaMS444 13 днів тому

      @valeriedupong7793 I'm so sorry!!! Can I ask, did all of these family members get the vaccine???

  • @marycartella6258
    @marycartella6258 16 днів тому +10

    Sending prayers 👩‍🔬

  • @joycejoyner6907
    @joycejoyner6907 16 днів тому +2

    ❤bless your sweet heart

  • @bongsango3807
    @bongsango3807 15 днів тому +1

    The only thing which I will say is Be Strong and Be Positive! I myself is believing the same ..I am also a stage 4 cancer patient from India.. God bless ❤ ❤

  • @user-ox5eg5ez1m
    @user-ox5eg5ez1m 12 днів тому +1

    I always hear about people dying young, unexpectedly and people making the cliche statement, “If only he knew what was happening inside his body.” I would LOVE to know what is happening inside my body. I would love to know if I have cancer, an aneurysm, clogged arteries, a damaged heart, etc. I have asked 3 separate doctors about the possibility of scanning my body for abnormalities and I have been rejected by all three. I have good reasons for wanting to know. I guess, I will be another one of those statistics. Either I will die from something that I didn’t know or I will die from something that wasn’t discovered in time. Such is life….

  • @user-li2ch4jd2h
    @user-li2ch4jd2h 15 днів тому +3

    I got the same babies I sorry you got it bad god love you and family ❤😂🎉love flo ❤️

  • @rickaaron5462
    @rickaaron5462 11 днів тому +2

    Thanks for sharing . . .

  • @ny_njtrailrunnert926
    @ny_njtrailrunnert926 16 днів тому +5

    Hopefully, they did a full body scan, including your brain. Hiccups that go on for a long period of time are sometimes to be related to An abnormality in the region of the brain that controls that function

  • @zareshawilliams1624
    @zareshawilliams1624 15 днів тому +1

    God bless you bro

  • @jp5419
    @jp5419 5 днів тому

    I’ve heard that fasting the day before, of, and after to protect healthy cells and alleviate negative side effects. Good he listened to his instincts.

  • @jackieanddashadventures
    @jackieanddashadventures 16 днів тому +2

    Chemo sucks man but when the symptoms subside it’s like Christmas!! I literally can’t eat right after but the nurses say drinking water is more important anyways.
    But yeah neuropathy, bone pain.
    I noticed my scent is crazy and a lot makes me gag- I need peppermint too great idea!

  • @splash6427
    @splash6427 16 днів тому +3

    🙏 ❤️ 🙏
    For You & All
    Always & Forever

  • @bambiber4722
    @bambiber4722 15 днів тому +1

    God bless you ❤

  • @jesussaves6072
    @jesussaves6072 16 днів тому +5

    Praying for your healing in Jesus name!

  • @sandradarcy6885
    @sandradarcy6885 16 днів тому +2

    Hoping you get better @