For years, Kristin dealt with IBS symptoms, bloating, and abdominal pain until she was eventually diagnosed with Stage 2 colon cancer.
In this cancer vlog, Kristin shares her journey from years of digestive issues to a colon cancer diagnosis. Her story is a powerful reminder to trust your instincts and fight for your health.
Thank you, Kristin, for sharing your story to help others.
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Chapters:
00:00 Meet Kristin
00:37 What My First Symptoms Felt Like
05:43 I Was Misdiagnosed With Endometriosis
07:41 My Emergency Room Visit: Diagnostics And Workup
08:51 Surgical Management
10:05 It Wasn’t Endometriosis; It Was A Tumor
10:42 How I Reacted To My Diagnosis
12:06 My Treatment Options After Surgery
13:14 Side Effects Of Chemotherapy
16:27 Sometimes Doubt Crept In
17:34 How I Felt When I Had No Evidence Of Disease
19:08 How My Life Changed
20:14 My Best Friend Was Going Through Treatment At The Same Time
23:38 What Hope Means To Me
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The Worst Pain of My Life Led to a Cancer Diagnosis - Kristin | Colon Cancer | The Patient Story
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