The Blood In My Stool Was A Red Flag! - Tracy | Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story

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  • @karenhenley2195
    @karenhenley2195 2 місяці тому +32

    It is a blessing that you never lost your hair during chemo. None of your pictures showed you with hair lose. That is just one more trama, particularly for women.

    • @alphaomega1351
      @alphaomega1351 2 місяці тому +5

      Nope... it's all scientific. No magic ✨️ or superstition necessary. 😳

    • @Clementinejane665
      @Clementinejane665 2 місяці тому +7

      My neighbor had colorectal cancer and the chemo she had is the same as this lady had and there was no hair loss. It’s probably one of the few chemo’s where there is no hair loss

    • @eunheekim02
      @eunheekim02 2 місяці тому +2

      @@Clementinejane665 I wonder which chemos she had most ppl with this cancer have 3 diff ones and it’s very powerful and they lose hair

    • @Clementinejane665
      @Clementinejane665 2 місяці тому

      @@eunheekim02 oxaliplatin Is the IV chemo my neighbor took. She also took some pills for a certain amount of time. My neighbor also had radiation, but no surgery after all of the treatment was completed.
      Oxaliplatin is the drug of choice for colorectal cancer.

    • @mariaiosif741
      @mariaiosif741 2 місяці тому +5

      Chemo for colon cancer usually is not leading to hair loss…it depends of the type of chemo

  • @carolmoccia6332
    @carolmoccia6332 2 місяці тому +58

    Thankyou so very much for this video Iam crying right now because I have had light rectal bleeding off and on and now the bleeding is all the time in a very large amount and now my weight is now only 94 pds and my doctor just told me your fine just eat more fiber and take laxatives all your life so tomorrow Iam finding another doctor who will listen to my symptoms seriously. Sincerely, Carol

    • @Ceerads
      @Ceerads 2 місяці тому +10

      Rapid weight loss for no apparent reason should always be investigated. I’m no medical professional, btw. I’m a breast cancer survivor. I’m writing to say that I’ve had heavy blood after bowel movements and several colonoscopies over twenty years, and each time the bleeding was due to hemorrhoids, not cancer. Of course you should check it further, as you are, but even a lot of blood in the bowl doesn’t mean it’s due to cancer. Wishing you all the best.

    • @SheliaRPierre
      @SheliaRPierre 2 місяці тому +6

      Yes, you need a new doctor. Wishing you the Best!

    • @chuntathecat4222
      @chuntathecat4222 2 місяці тому +6

      Laxative because of bleeding??? wtf

    • @terrangelica3505
      @terrangelica3505 2 місяці тому

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @ThePatientStory
      @ThePatientStory  2 місяці тому +4

      very important to get multiple opinions! wishing you the best

  • @toploadtele
    @toploadtele 2 місяці тому +22

    Bless your heart! I recently finished chemo and radiation for HPV-16+ base of the tongue cancer and all I can say is that throat cancer treatment is brutal. 3rd degree burns all around my neck with no taste or smell and still on a feeding tube after 6 months. The good news is that my last PET scan showed all clear a few months ago. Back in 2003 I had a colon preforation out of the blue which required emergency surgery. 2 feet of my colon was removed and I woke up with a colostomy bag on my side! Fortunatly, surgeons were able to reverse the procedure after about 8 months and reconnect everything. The bag ain't pleasant or pretty but it's much better than the alternative! Thanks for sharing your story, you are a trooper!

    • @ThePatientStory
      @ThePatientStory  2 місяці тому +3

      we are so sorry to hear this. glad you are doing well now!

  • @timeaaraouzou710
    @timeaaraouzou710 2 місяці тому +17

    You look younger today than you did then, Tracy. Lord bless and keep you.

  • @cellman1829
    @cellman1829 2 місяці тому +18

    " Honey you just got struck by lightning " that really struck a cord. Brought me to tears. I'm glad these doctors spoke with their hearts first brain second 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @dawnaw1434
    @dawnaw1434 Місяць тому +7

    Thank you for telling your story. I hope you can beat your Cancer. My mom had ColoRectal Cancer too. She was 69 at the time. Her tumor was the size of a grapefruit in her rectum. The Cancer was within that tumor and they got it all, so she didn't have to have Chemo Therapy or Radiation, but did need a Colostomy. She was Cancer-Free for 18 years and it never came back. However, she died a few months ago from Natural Causes. She is a Success Story.

  • @justsusan8606
    @justsusan8606 2 місяці тому +12

    God bless you sweet lady! I pray that you live a long happy life!

  • @HockeyVictory66
    @HockeyVictory66 2 місяці тому +9

    You are lucky you are in remission. I lost two friends to colon cancer that were both in their early 50’s.

  • @mstraction
    @mstraction 2 місяці тому +5

    I think you helped a lot of people with your story. The part about the gene mutations and insurance not paying for the tests was eye opening...and I'm in health care!

    • @johnjarvis2168
      @johnjarvis2168 2 місяці тому

      Research cannabis oil for cancer treatment. My team has been successful for 11 years now

  • @angelinevanaman8135
    @angelinevanaman8135 Місяць тому +3

    My girlfriend‘s husband had a similar cancer, and unfortunately, the radiation inevitably made him lose both of his legs because it damaged the nerves. God bless you. I hope this all works out.❤️✨🙏🏻

  • @Dmcsw-xg9cq
    @Dmcsw-xg9cq 2 місяці тому +8

    I also struggled with the emotion of shame at the mid point in my colorectal cancer journey. It was very complicated and confusing to understand, and even more challenging to explain to others. Thank you for putting that out there.

  • @plaidpaisley5918
    @plaidpaisley5918 2 місяці тому +5

    You are a warrior! What an inspiration to your kids and family!! 👊

  • @overton1963
    @overton1963 2 місяці тому +41

    Cancer affects babies too….Cancer doesn’t necessarily care what you eat or drink. It doesn’t care if you run every day…Cancer is horrible. Best wishes for a long life….

    • @terrybartick1754
      @terrybartick1754 2 місяці тому

      ❤virus plus toxins-(. We can be born with this-(. Poisons toxins metals in the air, on our food....we need to eat low low fat/protein and juice..lemon water.
      We are born with virus ( ebv- over 60 strains..) colon cancer in particular is 70 percent diet.
      Vegan is not the answer always...helps... It's withdrawing all the heavy proteins that were told to eat and lowering the fat.

    • @PerryNight-gc3fp
      @PerryNight-gc3fp 2 місяці тому +1

      Cancer is not horrible for everybody

    • @ThePatientStory
      @ThePatientStory  2 місяці тому +3

      a sad reality for some. ty for sending your best wishes!

    • @bdlimea7018
      @bdlimea7018 Місяць тому

      ​@@PerryNight-gc3fp
      It isn't fun for anyone.

  • @wesleyluvsoktoberfest
    @wesleyluvsoktoberfest 2 місяці тому +10

    I hope you weren’t alone when you heard the news. I’m a 5 year colorectal cancer survivor. I was in my dressing room with dogs barking in the living room and my spouse on the phone for work. It was very surreal with my GI asking me if I needed someone to be there when he told me the news and of course I said just spill the beans doc. Your journey sounds very similar to mine. I had an 8 month ileostomy while the surgical site healed. You have a great medical team as did I. Stay strong cancer warrior princess and I wish all the best. I also had Xeloda with the same reasoning. I did have to have a port after surgery and it saved my veins. ☮️🙏🏻

    • @ThePatientStory
      @ThePatientStory  2 місяці тому +2

      we love to hear from survivors! thank you for sending her well wishes

    • @PacksMozart
      @PacksMozart 2 місяці тому +2

      How old are you?

    • @wesleyluvsoktoberfest
      @wesleyluvsoktoberfest 2 місяці тому +1

      @@PacksMozart I was 62 at the time I was diagnosed and am now 67. I just got my results from my twice yearly lab work up and my CEA is at 3.0 down from 3.1 from the last test result. I do have a hiatal hernia surgery scheduled in 3 weeks but have know if this problem for 5 years. When my tumor was removed my surgeon informed me that he had clear margins and 19 lymph nodes were cancer free. I feel very fortunate to be here to today. I hope your journey is as successful as mine has been so far.

    • @cherrypie3942
      @cherrypie3942 Місяць тому +2

      I hope my story is successful too...Amen

  • @allthebest744
    @allthebest744 2 місяці тому +7

    Thank you for sharing your story. You will definitely be an inspiration for others going through this diagnosis. ❤

  • @billperkins3562
    @billperkins3562 2 місяці тому +1

    So true! And the nurse i was lucky to have saved me so many situations. She watched me like a hawk. Gave me her number, told me to call anytime and i did. She is such a good friend now. ❤

  • @jackzfun
    @jackzfun 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for sharing this very moving story. And thank you for diving into the emotional aspect as well. It's so important that we adjust both physical and emotional well-being....

  • @kathyarnusch7614
    @kathyarnusch7614 2 місяці тому +4

    So glad things worked out for you. You are still beautiful! And brave to go through it, and then share so others can learn and take reassurance they can get through it too. Our neighbour had to get a colostomy bag due to cancer in 1958! She lived until the early 1990’s and had many good times and several dear friends! All the best to you.

  • @Tindaree
    @Tindaree 2 місяці тому +3

    I'm so happy I listened to you🥰💜

  • @JillShinn-x8z
    @JillShinn-x8z 2 місяці тому +4

    God bless you, thank you for you’re strength and sharing your story

    • @alphaomega1351
      @alphaomega1351 2 місяці тому +2

      Yeah... god blessed 🙌 her alright. With cancer ♋️ of all things. 😳

    • @ThePatientStory
      @ThePatientStory  2 місяці тому

      ♥♥♥

  • @kipsohns7971
    @kipsohns7971 2 місяці тому +3

    You are such a sweet inspiration to all! May God continue to bless and keep you well. It takes a lot of guts(no pun intended ) to tell your story to others and still smile💖😊🙏🙏🙏

  • @sgtcaco
    @sgtcaco 2 місяці тому +1

    Poor girl. We love you and you are very beautiful.

  • @jhors7777
    @jhors7777 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so much for posting this helpful and informative video!!

  • @joanne231
    @joanne231 2 місяці тому +2

    I never knew that about the genetics. Thank you for sharing your story. I went through many emotions during my cancer fight~ Rectal cancer that was diagnosed in 2010. Living with an iliostomy and had 4 separate colon cancer metastasized tumors after my original diagnosis. NED since June 2016. I am Very Thankful that my body responded as well as possible to the different chemotherapy and radiation treatments I had.

  • @brooks6348
    @brooks6348 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for sharing! You are one tough cookie! Your reaction to your surgery was normal. Best wishes for continued good health.

  • @thorilllollke5358
    @thorilllollke5358 2 місяці тому +6

    wishing you all the best!! You will come through this. Un fuerte abrazo from Spain. Thorill Løllke

  • @michellemitchell114
    @michellemitchell114 2 місяці тому +2

    I want to say thank you so so much for this video. I’m so happy to hear how well you have done throughout such a very difficult time. My doctor has been trying to get me to set up an appointment for almost a year now. I never knew a polyp could be mistaken for a hemorrhoid. I’m on my third round of 5- iv infusion of iron because my iron is low and I’m anemic. My labs have not been the best. I now think it’s time to schedule my colonoscopy and endoscopy. I will be doing so this upcoming week!! Thank you for this video ❤❤

  • @hobertlee7598
    @hobertlee7598 2 місяці тому +1

    REALLY LOVED YOUR WORDS AT THE END

  • @greenqueen8323
    @greenqueen8323 2 місяці тому +4

    I’m so sorry, tough stuff.

  • @pil-it7306
    @pil-it7306 2 місяці тому +4

    inspiring story.

  • @EquuCyn_8
    @EquuCyn_8 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the tip on determing how uniquely your system is holding on the chemo. Big difference in individual care.

  • @elisabettapaddon6470
    @elisabettapaddon6470 2 місяці тому

    Praying for you beautiful stay strong ❤

  • @vell5052
    @vell5052 2 місяці тому +3

    Even if you don’t feel like something’s wrong get checked don’t be so oblivious thinking nothing could ever happen to you. If you have a symptom don’t ignore it and don’t let others down play it

  • @juliastockhausen7173
    @juliastockhausen7173 2 місяці тому +2

    I also heard comments that something I did or didn't do caused my colorectal cancer. The words fly out and smack hard.

  • @donna2484
    @donna2484 Місяць тому

    You look great, wishing you all the best. I have watched a few of these videos and the one thing they all talk about is the attitude of the doctors, they don't listen

  • @BGCAMO-h3d
    @BGCAMO-h3d 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m so sorry you felt shame. You are so right that our culture wants to push the narrative that if you do all the “right” things you’ll avoid cancer. Not true! I get so angry when that message is accepted without question. My sister had zero lifestyle risk factors and died of breast cancer at 59. My grandfather smoked for 70 years and never had cancer. It’s a crap shoot. I’m so glad you’re doing well. Thank you for sharing your story.

    • @ThePatientStory
      @ThePatientStory  2 місяці тому

      so sorry to hear of your sister's passing :(

    • @BGCAMO-h3d
      @BGCAMO-h3d 2 місяці тому

      @@ThePatientStory So kind of you. I miss her every day. I wish you the very best.

  • @DF-by7gy
    @DF-by7gy 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @222lanna
    @222lanna 2 місяці тому +5

    A dr that I loved and that gave me great hope almost killed me.. I was in renal failure. But then a dr with a horrible bedside manor and delivery SAVED MY LIFE! If you rate your dr based on personality you are gambling with your health😢. Decision making should be logical not emotional. It's a tough spot to be in when you are deathly ill and great Dr's are hard to find.

    • @JimFG
      @JimFG 2 місяці тому +5

      Ultra underrated comment here. The physician I trust the most has no bedside manner and is likely on the spectrum but they are an incredible advocate and didn’t hesitate to order a colonoscopy.

  • @TherealStewey
    @TherealStewey 16 днів тому

    Happy Birthday 🎂 beautiful late birthday

  • @michellemakeuptutorials
    @michellemakeuptutorials 2 місяці тому

    it's so hard to find good caring doctors that do that! come in with their heart before their brain - I have hope that maybe I can find good doctors too

  • @karendaniel8477
    @karendaniel8477 13 годин тому

    I've had lite rectal bleeding for about 2 years now. I only notice it when I wipe after I go to the bathroom. I also feel little bumps like knots when I wipe. I just figure it's hemorrhoids. Because I have IBS I always tell myself it's just hemorrhoids. My Dr's assistant is having me do a CT Scan with contrast of my stomach and pelvis. I've never had one that you get the IV and contrast and then 2 hiurs later they do the scan. I would lie if I said I wasn't a little scared. God bless you for sharing your story.

  • @sueu6263
    @sueu6263 2 місяці тому +1

    I still couldn’t understand what stage you had. I hope you’re doing well💕

  • @SandySmith-i7u
    @SandySmith-i7u Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing ❤️‍🩹

  • @tracymcgrath1192
    @tracymcgrath1192 21 день тому

    So sorry🫶🏻🫶🏻🙏🙏 years went by 😢

  • @brandymendoza1390
    @brandymendoza1390 2 місяці тому

    I have heard about the Dr that talks about his “loose leaf tea” He must be Popular. And also this girl said she went to MD Anderson also. This is an incredible story. I hope she is doing ok these days.

  • @lynnehorizon5532
    @lynnehorizon5532 2 місяці тому +5

    A colonoscopy will eliminate any suspicious symptoms.

    • @PerryNight-gc3fp
      @PerryNight-gc3fp 2 місяці тому +1

      I got a colonoscopy a couple years ago with no anesthesia I felt no pain no cancel a polyps were found I drove home right after it.

    • @ThePatientStory
      @ThePatientStory  2 місяці тому

      always a great idea to get one!

  • @silentnll
    @silentnll 2 місяці тому +5

    So what i am curious about is: You get the colon, they see a enlarge polyp. So they do some bloodwork and also a CT scan just to be sure. So what data was given that they said: Colon cancer. From my understanding the colonoscopy is the golden standard for a biopsy and than for pathology or a proctoscopy incase the polyp/hemorrhoids are to close to the anal sfincter.

    • @claudettelafreeman2283
      @claudettelafreeman2283 2 місяці тому +2

      My colonoscopy Doctor said if it bothers me he can remove it now and then it bothers me if I eat cheese because that also causes me to have difficulty going to the bathroom and therefore when I have a hard time pushing it will bleed but not a whole bunch but I do notice light pink blood

    • @claudettelafreeman2283
      @claudettelafreeman2283 2 місяці тому

      Ohhhhh Boy😢

    • @sj9410
      @sj9410 2 місяці тому +2

      Yeah I didn't understand that part either

  • @eunheekim02
    @eunheekim02 2 місяці тому +2

    I don’t understand why they didn’t do chemo and radiation first than to check if the tumor was still there and than do surgery if needed that’s what most places do

    • @sj9410
      @sj9410 2 місяці тому

      Uh bc it's literally poison and going to cause more problems than solutions. That's what its designed to do.

  • @bekayezme
    @bekayezme 2 місяці тому +6

    My uncle was a vegan all his life and he has colon cancer and stomach cancer….his father has this. Imo, it’s about the genes more than anything else.

  • @nancylpr
    @nancylpr Місяць тому

    my husband has stomach cancer. He has always lived very clean life no smoking no alcohol no drugs exercise every day. His first chemo treatment has sent him to the hospital with bacterial pneumonia and then he went into a fib. He’s reacting horribly.
    Could you please give me the name of the gene test? I have to have that for him.

  • @KeithFrohbus
    @KeithFrohbus 2 місяці тому

    Hi...ive recently had an extreme amount of blood during bowl movements...1-3rd of August and again on thursday this week...i also had the same experience last year(2023)...ive not yet been for a diagnosis but im pretty certain what the outcome will be...im a 49yr male...always had healthy high quality nutrition but live in sunny South Africa...i believe i may have skin cancer which has spread😢

  • @HelenWatts-q1h
    @HelenWatts-q1h 14 годин тому

    I noticed your Bible verse (Jer 29:11). Are you a Christian? I am too. I have cancer in the back of my eye, have had polyps before (in my groin and in my nose) and I have similar symptoms to you at the start of this video. I am too scared to go and get it checked. Bleeding is bright red, intermittent, itching, mucous, and I feel as if my bowel isn't emptied when actually it is. What should I do? God bless you. (I have never had haemorrhoids or other 'bottom' problems in my life!) Oh, and I have also lost 3 stone (I'm English!) in 3 months.

  • @beatricefrask5230
    @beatricefrask5230 2 місяці тому

    My Mom is a survivor of the same type. I wonder if the water we drink is thr culorit or accelerator. Thank you for sharing!

  • @EJMG22
    @EJMG22 2 місяці тому

    If you have a gene mutation do your children need to be tested😢 my Mum had BC I was tested for the braca gene. You explained everything so well, your positive attitude...you are helping so many..thk you. Wishing you all the happiness and health. ❤

  • @stephenmaher1029
    @stephenmaher1029 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice lady

  • @riobrasilsambashowssambist1453
    @riobrasilsambashowssambist1453 2 місяці тому +2

    21:55 i don't agree with her attitude like she could be a fraud or something was wrong, but i too felt shame bcz i am a professional dancer and i would be outcast if they had known. So i danced throughout my treatment, but if i had a bag, i wouldn't have been able to dance and it would have been my demise bcz dance is my reason for living

    • @ThePatientStory
      @ThePatientStory  2 місяці тому

      we have spoke with several patients who have a bag and are able to do normal things like dancing. ♥

  • @cellman1829
    @cellman1829 2 місяці тому +7

    You do not look 50!!! Maybe early 40s 😊

  • @solveigirenesigdestadlund3072
    @solveigirenesigdestadlund3072 18 днів тому

    Why do you not used hearts vitamins fasting ..
    i hate radiation.. I had breast cancer.. Fatigue buenes inside., I Will never do this again IF I Get ca. As I never Will ..

  • @GammyCollazo
    @GammyCollazo 2 місяці тому

    Greetings from New Jersey. Thank you so much for sharing. Continue to be strong. Sunday, September 8, 2024, 9:26PM.

  • @patricktitters
    @patricktitters 2 місяці тому +1

  • @solveigirenesigdestadlund3072
    @solveigirenesigdestadlund3072 18 днів тому

    😢i Will never Go to a hospital again IF I got cancer again , I trust in God and eat herbs God made for us. Fasting is important taking Ivermectin ( against paracits) With some other healty thing . and sing and pray . Be joyfull and greatfull , God knows borh the beginning and the end. Be blessed in the mighty name Of the God Allmighty . The Faith shall save you.

  • @saul.t.2.969
    @saul.t.2.969 2 місяці тому

    I often feel like (harsh, I know) but, people who say things like “oh, maybe I made some bad choice and so I deserve this?” Is that what people think of me? Yes, if you’re asking that question of yourself? Then, yes someone IS thinking of you that way…it’s was you. You’re the person who judge folks

  • @OwenGriffin-u5i
    @OwenGriffin-u5i 2 місяці тому +1

    You want to be really care full not to self diagnose , but at the same time, nower-days every one knows blood in your "stool"
    could mean colon cancer. Also a lump is never good and neither is a prolonged cough.

  • @sidneydavies4358
    @sidneydavies4358 2 місяці тому

    ❤🙏🏻

  • @douglasholt8353
    @douglasholt8353 Місяць тому

    Anyone can get Carcer it anytime of they life it is your D.A

  • @yannickdallaire4997
    @yannickdallaire4997 2 місяці тому

    Stage Zero? A colostomy? So close to the anal verge? Was it anal cancer or dysplasia? I have so much questions.

  • @PerryNight-gc3fp
    @PerryNight-gc3fp 2 місяці тому +2

    Cancer is not horrible for everybody the most common cancer in men is prostate cancer most men will not die from it there's a lot of men that are living with it with no treatment.

    • @ThePatientStory
      @ThePatientStory  2 місяці тому +2

      it is important to seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.

    • @JimFG
      @JimFG 2 місяці тому

      What in the verbal diarrhea is this comment, Batman!?

  • @douglasholt8353
    @douglasholt8353 Місяць тому

    The Cancer it is in your D.A

  • @isaiah5896
    @isaiah5896 2 місяці тому

    Did you get the jabby?

  • @PoissonDemiVide
    @PoissonDemiVide 2 місяці тому +6

    I have NEVER heard a single thing about the gene mutation that makes your body hold onto that chemo! It doesn’t shock me at all if insurance companies don’t test for it, but it still disgusts me that they have no regard for human life. Even if it’s a small percentage, those are still human beings that, at the very least, deserve to know the gene exists and CAN be tested for, even if it won’t be covered. You never know what people are able to afford, or what they’re willing to do to get the money. Thank you for sharing 🫶

  • @funkymonk5344
    @funkymonk5344 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @whitedoveHouston
    @whitedoveHouston 2 місяці тому

    ♥️♥️♥️

  • @Dmcsw-xg9cq
    @Dmcsw-xg9cq 2 місяці тому