Ken shares his journey with Stage 4 colon cancer. Diagnosed on Halloween 2022, Ken opens up about his delayed response to symptoms, the life-saving surgeries at Mayo Clinic, and the unwavering support of his family.
In this cancer vlog, Ken reflects on the emotional challenges of cancer, his experiences with chemotherapy, and how he found hope despite a daunting prognosis.
Thank you, Ken, for sharing your story to help others.
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Chapters:
0:00 My Stage 4 Colon Cancer Diagnosis
0:50 How Volunteering Overseas Shaped My Life
2:10 Symptoms I Ignored for Too Long
3:30 Denial, Fear, and Delayed Action
5:00 September 2022: When My Health Declined Rapidly
6:20 Urgent Care and the Start of My Diagnosis
8:00 Halloween 2022: The Day Everything Changed
9:30 Starting Chemo and Facing the Unknown
11:20 A Life-Threatening Blockage and Emergency Surgery
13:00 How Mayo Clinic Saved My Life
14:30 Total Colon Resection: Adjusting to Life Without a Colon
16:10 The Turning Point After Liver Surgery
18:20 Lessons Learned From My Cancer Journey
20:00 The Role of Family and Faith in My Fight
21:30 How I Manage My Mental and Emotional Health
23:00 The Importance of Advocacy and Self-Research
24:50 Hope and Resilience in the Face of Stage 4 Cancer
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I Ignored The Early Signs Of My COLON CANCER - Ken | Stage 4 Colon Cancer | The Patient Story
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