I’m 54 and had colon cancer and beat it. But in the process of colonoscopy and surgery to remove 8” of my sigmoid colon I still had to fight the insurance company to pay cost. The hospital billed $185k for surgery the battle after cancer was to get insurance company at the end. At the end they paid but the people should not have to have two fights. One your diagnosis and treatment and second the insurance company to pay
You are so right. I'm sorry you had to deal w 2 fights. I went through breast cancer at MGH and one of many things I love about them is that they did all of the insurance work and I literally never had to talk w them. I didn't realize until after what a blessing this was. More hospitals need entire departments to assist like this. Best to you!
@@tool-nh8mkthat’s why I’m so thankful I live in a country where we have a national health service system that covers you for these tragic circumstances … I’m English but for the past 40 years have been living in Italy. Regarding the UK, even if things are not as good as they were 20+ years ago, our health service is still one of the best in the world, and it’s free. Regarding Italy , I have no complaints whatsoever either … on the contrary, I can only praise them for the service we’ve been receiving for our son for the past 30 years, from the oncological units regarding his brain tumour. ❤
Thank you for sharing your story. It’s so important. My mum had colon cancer. I remember before we received the diagnosis from the consultant but it was obvious it was cancer, our mindset went from “Please God don’t let it be cancer” to “Please God don’t let it have spread”. So understand your fear of the CT scan. Long may you stay well. PS You are a beautiful family.
I find that as you get older, tell your doctor what you want, don’t wait for him to tell you what you need. Sometimes waiting for the doctor to connect the dots, it could be too late.
Thanks for sharing your journey. Your story makes me realize how fortunate I am to live in Canada. I have never paid for health care. Wishing you and your family a long, healthy future.
I've had precancer taken out in my mid 40's found because my doctor said I should get one. Had my dad done something earlier he would still be with us as he died from colon cancer. Thanks for sharing and I am glad you got caught early as cancer has NO age discrimination!
I can relate to your experience. You know when there is something wrong. Sometimes its hard to convince the medics. I wish you the best for your recovery. Your family is lovely and your son is adorable.
Thanks for sharing, Paul. Your description of the experience was informative. Good luck down the road. Such a beautiful family and that cute little one.
I live in Canada. My mom had colon cancer at 52. Our medical system set it up for me to have a colonoscopy 10 years before her diagnosis FOR FREE. Sure enough, they found a 10 cm polyp that was not yet cancerous. It was removed 2 weeks later by surgery. It was going to be cancerous….. so my follow up treatment plan is based on this fact. This was during Covid. I have since had 2 more colonoscopies and removed 2 more new polyps. All of this is free in our medical system as preventative procedures. Our medical system is amazing. I am very grateful and also sad to hear the barriers Americans face with costs. Tragic to hear this is the case for many people.
@@jayanahoney5981 yes wait can be long is no pressing issues, but if something is found concerning it gets pretty fast, this is from experience and i guess this will explain why there is a longer wait for no symptoms they prioritize base on need
My ex-husband was canadian and doesn't feel the same way about your medical care. He chose to live in the U.S. and seek treatment for any illness he had
@@jayanahoney5981it really depends on where you live in Canada. In the larger cities it is much faster once your doctor sends in a referral- you still need to advocate for yourself and be on top of all your symptoms. Having better finances can help as not all treatments are covered and some people might have to or choose to travel to a centre for better treatment. One of the big differences is that the system does push us thru - re doctors, tests, scans etc. what I have heard in the US is that you might have to do some of this on your own…. I am just glad I live in a major center with good hospitals.
Are you sure it was a 10 cm polyp they found? I had a 4cm polyp removed in ER that was about to bleed me to death in a stealth way, my hemoglobin was down to life threatening levels, but mind you , not all polyps bleed
My friend was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 49. At the time, she was not old enough for a colonoscopy screening. The cancer spread to her liver and lungs. Unfortunately she died 9 months later, poor thing. God Bless you I. Your recovery.
Sorry to hear your loss. What year was this? My dad was diagnosed with Colon Cancer stage 4 in 2018 at 67. He refused treatment over quality of life, they gave him 6 months to live and passed in the six months. I get checked every three years started at the age 42 due to the history.
I am so sorry for your loss, most insurances recommended a screening colonoscopy at age 45. If you have close family history of colon cancer you can start the screening early.
Thank you Paul for your story and bringing awareness to the younger generation. I'm shocked that people have to pay for colonoscopy in the US, which could impact the people that can't afford it. Fortunately colorectal cancer seems to be quite treatable these days, personally I have two friends, who survived, even though in both cases they were caught at a relatively 'late' stage. Wishing you well Paul and a happy future with your lovely wife and child.
God bless you You are helping people to be aware of this It is sometimes hard to find answers with this insidious disease that is happening to more young people recently I am a 70yr old prostate cancer survivor Dx at age 68
Don't wait!! And once diagnosed warn your siblings. They may have same issue and they can catch it in time. It's curable. Don't be afraid to get checked
Your video just popped up on my phone, my dr has been pushing me to get a colonoscopy done, I think it time, thanks and I pray you have a full recovery, lovely wife and beautiful baby, take care!!!!
I took the pill form of the laxative for my colonoscopy . Much better way to do it. I, too, had my colonoscopy on a friday. Turns out I presently have a tumor in my sigmoid colon. My first oncologist appt is tomorrow, colorectal surgeon the following day. CT scan was clear. (Lungs, liver, and lympth nodes were clear )which was good news !!!
I just had my first colonoscopy Wednesday, and found out today 11/1 that I have a Stage 2 tumor in my sigmoid. My primary MD is working on the surgical consult today so hopefully I’ll see the surgeon next week. Thankfully my tumor is not in the lymphovascular space so hopefully I’ll just have to have surgery. I am 58 years old.
@shelleymurphy1966 Im having surgery in 4 hours 11-13. Since this post, my cancer has been diagnosed as rectal specifically. Today, they're going to put my chemo port in and give me a colostomy bag. After which, I will begin chemo and radiation, then removal of the malignancy .
Thank u for sharing your story. Am so happy that u beat the cancer. Keep doing what u r doing. God bless u and your lovely wife and child. Take care and stay positive at all tines.
Good for you, Paul. It sounds like a whole battery of treatment, but you'll get through it to the other side. Greatly appreciated the PSA aspect of the video too. Much to my shock, I had to get my whole colon removed as a preventative measure against cancer. No bag to wear, they just connect the plumbing that remains. I'm fine now, as you will be.
Thanks so much. You’ve provided incredibly important information about the benefits of having a colonoscopy and why there might be a delay, even when there are serious warning signs. The current widespread lack of preventative care (sadly, as short-sided as it is, it’s about the money) such as performing a simply colonoscopy, regardless of age, costs billions of dollars and an endless number of very preventable death. Nice job!
I pray that soon the medical community will figure out why so many healthy young adults are getting this disease (and at earlier ages) . I have heard so many different theories-microplastics in everything, seed oils, inflammation from diet, etcetc. Thank you for sharing your story, it will help people.
Dude I found out earlier this year I had rectal cancer after a colonoscopy . I went through it along with some other previous medical problems but finished up Sept .6th. It took so much out of me and took two months now and finally doing follow-up and going to do scans soon to find out if it's gone . I hope it is but I am having pain again and very scared. Stay positive and keep getting check ups . I went through 6 weeks of chemo and radiation I do not want this ever to happen again .
The hardest part of listening to all of these stories of people who have significantly staged cancer is how many doctors play God. Imagine how many people wouldn’t be suffering (or at least fighting for their lives when it’s too late) if all doctors didn’t wait and decided to see how things “look” after a year goes by. Doctors need to do a better job of not questioning people who know their body the best and start taking action the first time something is mentioned. Especially with cancers that are so advanced, their choice to be passive about treatment at all, is the reason why patients are left with little to no treatment options. Enough is enough. This makes me so angry. It never has to be this way.
Counter point: if a doctor ordered a colonoscopy immediately for a patient with loose stools, the system would be overwhelmed and wait time for colonoscopy would increase dramatically, delaying cancer diagnoses.
@@eianprohl2170absolutely agree but I’m talking about patient history, alongside patient evaluation and observation. Is there a history? Are there other symptoms? Let’s do a CBC asap. Ordering blood tests is the very least we should be expecting out of a dr.
Medical treatments are only designed to work with acute symptoms. And that is because there is profit in treatments for acute symptoms. This is why testing criteria is designed in ways that it will only show results once a disease is advanced. There's no profit for the medical profession if they diagnosed early enough so you could prevent cancer occuring in the first place.
I had the same symptom ( frequent bowel movement, loose stool, annoying suprapubic pain on and off). checked with a gyne-->nothing. I thought I had IBS but just to make sure, I decied to pay for the colonoscope ( Fortunately, in my country, you can ask(pay) an gastroenterologist to do gastro/colonoscope in private practise. It came out I had 5 colonic polyps at the age under 40. Imagine I didnt decide to do that,it would be a cancer now.
My best friend was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and passed a month before her 27th birthday after a year long fight. This specific cancer is becoming more common in younger generations. Doctors and insurance need to change the criteria for the diagnosis, age is irrelevant.
I had a brain tumor in my early 40's very healthy and fit.....but younger and younger are becoming sick with brain tumors and cancers, I got rid of the Microwave oven, non-stick pans, plastic tupperware.....I cleaned out my home from the chemical leaking products. Air freshners...etc, You will be surprised how much toxic chemicals are in a lot of these products, well I had 9 hours of brain surgery, impaired hearing, loss of equilibrium issues that are on going not being able to be as active like before my brain tumor. But we live in such a chemically induced toxic society no wonder younger and younger people are getting tumors and cancers....check your products do your research Clean out your home as best as you can,,,,,
I'm more concerned about the quality of the food and the chemicals used on them, gmo's, water the air we breathe and the deadly pharmakia (sorcery in kjv) mentioned in the bible. Neither they repented of their sorceries. Beware everyone of the things being pushed by the pharmaceutical companies 💉.
i got lung cancer - never smoker - got a cold and would not go away - lucky Doc ran an xray instead of giving me a steroid caught early - had chemo, lung surgery and now starting Chemo pill tomorrow nurses told me average age was 75 now 47 avereage young person age is 29 and getting younger.
I hope Paul is okay. For anyone thinking of a colonoscopy, don't overthink it! I've had three, and they're not bad at all. I was dreading my first colonoscopy and it was actually pretty easy!
I had the same identical issues ... Loose stool, blood in stool, etc. My most recent colonoscopy came back negative with no major issues. The only issue I had was inflamed hemorrhoids.
Praying for you and your beautiful family. I was diagnosed with stage 3c colorectal cancer. 2 large tumors and spread to my lymphnodes within 6 weeks .weeks prior weeks
Had my first colonoscopy at 50. The doctor found 5 polyps, but no cancer. I’m 62 now. I’ve had three colonoscopies since the first one and she usually finds two small polyps each time. It’s worth my time and money to do this.
They can’t tell if it’s cancer without getting the results of the biopsy that takes a few days. I had a 4 cm polyp removed during a colonoscopy and although it was a tumour, it was not malignant. Not all tumours are cancer, but all polyps are tumours. Hope you get better and beat that thing
If you tell your doctor you see blood in your stool, I believe the insurance company might cover it then. My dad had colorectal cancer at age 52 in 1985. We were all told that was very young, today it is young for people in their 20's!
Just for the record, the last time I had the salty lemon prep was 17 years ago. And yes, it made me gag and I couldn't finish it. But colonoscopies I've had since have relied on a mixture of Miralax and Dulcolax in clear liquids. (No red or purple liquids or dairy.)
I had my first colonoscopy at 45 a few years ago because i heard that's what's recommended now. Turns out there were a few polyps that the Dr removed, so i was really glad that i did it afterwards. He said I should get another colonoscopy 3 years later so I'm about to schedule my second one.
Anything the FDA says to eat I just do the opposite. I recommend reading “Health and Beauty Mastery” by Julian Bannet, that book is a real eye opener about shocking stuff health industry is doing! I completely changed my habits
Even those who are eating “healthy” are being diagnosed younger, which is consistent with factors much larger than just diet. I’d look past just diet and into your cellphone usage, exposure to various chemicals, etc.
I am a Canadian, and I know how our universal healthcare system is considered too “socialistic” for the United States. Admittedly, our taxes are higher, but at age 78 I can tell you I have never been asked to pay for any type of testing or hospitalizations over my entire lifetime. Knowing care is there for all is what makes Canada a country where social safety nets are entrenched into our lives. I truly wish you did not have to deal with insurance companies during a very stressful time.
*Je suis totalement d'accord avec toi. Mon partenaire depuis 42 ans a développé un cancer de grade 1 (sur 4) qui a nécessité une chirurgie, des perfusions, mais aucun traitement ni en radiothérapie ni en chimiothérapie. Toutefois, bien qu'il soit âgé de 71 ans (2024), il devra recevoir une injection d'un médicament tous les 28 jours (qui, sinon, coûterait 1 900 $CA aux 28 jours !). Rien qu'en traitements, cela coûte entre 40 000 $CA et 60 000 $CA par année au gouvernement, mais ici, au Québec, le patient n'a rien à débourser, sauf une prime d'assurance maladie universelle (donc publique) de 720,50 $CA par année. Toutes les consultations, suivis, examens, CT Scan, data scan, MRI scan et PET scan, etc., c'est sans frais additionnels pour le patient. C'est comme ça au Canada. Aucun besoin de devoir souscrire à une assurance santé privée. Si nous avions vécu aux USA, on serait ruinés financièrement jusqu'à la fin de nos vies.*
I had a friend at work who had problems with his colon, I also felt I was having some problems with this. I went to his doctor who did the colonoscopy for me within a week, He found a mass and send it to the lab. This was on a Monday, he called me up on that Thursday and told me it was cancerous. He asked if I knew a surgeon which I didn't, he said I has one for me and he knows the problem and was waiting for my call. I called right away and had the appointment on Monday, Tuesday was a MRI, the surgery was on wedsday. He was one of the best as I was told. He got it all out and no need for chemo. I was lucky It really didn't cost me for most of it because of work health ins. this was 20 years ago
Thank you for sharing your story. I just had my colonoscopy two weeks ago at 45, everything is A 👌🏻. Yes the prep is the worst but I took the option to buy the miralax and dilute it in 72 OZ of liquid of choice I chose Gatorade no purple or red !!! It literally has no taste !!! You just taste the Gatorade. Prevention is 🔑 and finding it early. Colonoscopy saves lives. Don't be scared about the prep the colonoscopy itself is a breeze they usually give Propofol so you just go to sleep and just like that it's over. Hope this helps anyone out there on the fence.
I’m 64 and I’m having the same symptoms as you. I’m having a colonoscopy in two weeks. Back in June I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostrate. So I’m worried that I might have cancer.
It's so frustrating to me to hear about all the hurdles and waiting time there is in the US to get these colonoscopies. I'm an American living in Türkiye, and recently had stomach/bowel pain. I went to the private hospital got checked by the family doctor and general surgeon, had x ray , blood tests and colonoscopy and endoscopy the next morning. Turned out to be nothing serious thankfully. Why is the waiting time so long back home? These are time sensitive matters 😢
We hope all goes well 👍 and your son is adorable 💙 in our opinion it really does not matter how old you are if you are having issues they should check and NOT ASSUME or GUESS it irritates us to NO END. When our 7 yr old son was complaining that his knee hurt he was playing flag football 🏈 who would ever think CANCER well we never imagined CANCER 😩😩 well an X-ray was taken the next day I stopped after work to see if the dr got results he took me to his office and said he has a tumor on his knee and I do not know what kind 😩😩😭 I fell to my knees hysterical then 10 minutes later I fainted it was a disaster 😭😭 SO NO ONE IS TOO YOUNG TO GET CANCER 😭😭
How is your son doing now? I hope everything is going well 🤞 Our son was 6 months old when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour … so as you say unfortunately age has nothing to do with it 😢🙏❤️
I can't believe a colonoscopy wasn't ordered when you first complained. I'd think your primary care doctor would have ordered one. But I guess it's not "routine" for someone in their 20s or 30s
Colonoscopy….a necessary evil. Every 2 years for me. Ulcerative Colitis and diverticulosis. Azathrioprine is my non-steroid pills I take daily for many years now. Affects the red platelets. So glad you got it early enough. Hang in there. You’re amazingly strong. ❤️😊🇨🇦
I am requesting a different colorectal doctor. I have a very distended abdomen and constipation. Bad IBS. My doctor scheduled for me to have a colonoscopy. He arrogantly stated. Oh you do not need a colonoscopy because you had 1 done 2 yrs ago and it was IBS. I got off and told my doc. How does he know if it is needed or not. *smh* ❤😊
If you have radiation to treat Colon cancer , you should also check your bladder periodically. Doctors don't usually tell you that, although they should. My partner had the same treatment for colon cancer and was cancer free, but 10 years later he developed bladder cancer. The doctors told him it was probably caused by the radiation treatment, since he never smoked. Bladder cancer is relatively rare but is more prevalent among heavy smokers. The other reason is radiation. Unfortunately, bladder cancer has no symptons, and by the time you see blood clots in your urine it is really bad news. He passed away 8 months after he was diagnosed. He had the bladder removed and chemotherapy but bladder cancer is very aggressive and spreads fast. The good news is that if it's caught in time, it can be treated with immunotherapy. I am just sharing this because I wish someone had given us this information. He would probably be alive now.I don't want other people to go through the same painful experience and grief.
Hi Paul. Thank you for sharing your C journey. I may have missed it in your talk, how old were you when you started feeling the signs and symptoms? What are your risk factors? What was your diet snd lifestyle like before diagnosis? TIA!
I am scheduled for a colonoscopy. i am on the waiting list. Family history of cancer and breast cancer survivor myself. I am not feeling well but grateful that a doctor took my case and pain seriously.
Where do you live that there is a waiting list. I've never been on a waiting list in the US for a procedure. During covid there might have been a waiting list but it seems like everything is back to normal.
@@timestax I am in remission from Stage 4 cancer and live in the Phoenix area. There has been a long wait for all my regular scans etc. - anywhere from a couple of weeks to two months plus.
So great to hear a positive story. I've a couple of friends that have died of colon cancer. It motivated me to do a colonoscopy as I'm sure your video will do for many people as well. But why the explosion of these cancers in younger people? Could it be forever chemicals that are in everybody's blood at this point?
Can i ask when people say they using the toilet often. Just how often would that be compared to normal. Also i pray for everyone on here and send my love. Never give up ❤🙏
I have a family history of colon cancer so I decided to get a colonoscopy at 45. My insurance wouldn't cover it till 50 so, I paid out of pocket. I ended up having a polyp which could have turned into cancer in five years.
Why in those type of videos nobody talks about what they consume (eat) or drink? Smoking? Auto medicate? Enough sleep? stress levels? WHY???!!! That could help a lot more than just sharing the story. I will say, eliminate all sugars,all high processed foods, vegetable oils, smoking alcohol, specially, alcohol (Alcohol/Sugar=Cancer) Eat vegetables and protein (mainly) include fasting in your life and exercise, enough sleep and get enough sunlight Just to mention a few.
I always see people say, I eat well, I exercise well, I'm young and healthy. But I never see. I pray often; I'm a strong believer, and I'm so close to God. We all need to know where life came from and what we are supposed to do to keep this precious gift called life.
My grandmother is a very religious woman and unfortunately had a bad case of cancer that even came back. She survived but to this day can no longer walk well or stand for long. I'm a Christian myself but why does he allow something like this for us?
@PacksMozart It's a very interesting question. Sadly, everybody will die when God says it's time. I want you to look at the life your grandmother lived. Was it a fulfilled one? Did she fulfil what she was sent to do on earth? Was she a good mum and grandmother? If yes, then God's mission for her on earth is done. And God is only showing her a final hurdle of life to see how she'll fair before he finally calls her. God made it clear to us in Romans 2 that he doesn't care about our actions. All we need is faith, and we will have the world. God uses death and suffering as a check of reality for every one of us. If life was so perfect for everyone, nobody would seek God. Let me leave with this. If you believe in God, you do right by him, and you have faith. He will give you the strength to accomplish everything he has set out for you to accomplish. But don't think you won't have points where you'll suffer, because you will. But he will always back you and never put you to shame, and you'll achieve every one of the plans he has set for you, just like your grandmother did. Now, this case of 20+ year-olds having cancer is something that doesn't align with my beliefs. I dont believe that you will follow God's direction in your life, and he'll let you die before your time. That's not what my faith teaches me.
Glad you caught it relatively early. Stay strong!!
I’m 54 and had colon cancer and beat it. But in the process of colonoscopy and surgery to remove 8” of my sigmoid colon I still had to fight the insurance company to pay cost. The hospital billed $185k for surgery the battle after cancer was to get insurance company at the end. At the end they paid but the people should not have to have two fights. One your diagnosis and treatment and second the insurance company to pay
Be thankful you have insurance.. I have none
Can't afford it and I am sick.
You are so right. I'm sorry you had to deal w 2 fights. I went through breast cancer at MGH and one of many things I love about them is that they did all of the insurance work and I literally never had to talk w them. I didn't realize until after what a blessing this was. More hospitals need entire departments to assist like this. Best to you!
Insurance is a scam. All they want to do is collect premiums and demy claims.
@@heidi1651MGH? And that's wonderful you never had to deal with any of that!
@@tool-nh8mkthat’s why I’m so thankful I live in a country where we have a national health service system that covers you for these tragic circumstances …
I’m English but for the past 40 years have been living in Italy. Regarding the UK, even if things are not as good as they were 20+ years ago, our health service is still one of the best in the world, and it’s free. Regarding Italy , I have no complaints whatsoever either … on the contrary, I can only praise them for the service we’ve been receiving for our son for the past 30 years, from the oncological units regarding his brain tumour. ❤
Thank you for sharing your story. It’s so important. My mum had colon cancer. I remember before we received the diagnosis from the consultant but it was obvious it was cancer, our mindset went from “Please God don’t let it be cancer” to “Please God don’t let it have spread”. So understand your fear of the CT scan. Long may you stay well. PS You are a beautiful family.
thank you for sending well wishes!
I find that as you get older, tell your doctor what you want, don’t wait for him to tell you what you need. Sometimes waiting for the doctor to connect the dots, it could be too late.
Actually, once you get old, the doctors want to test you for everything there's a test for. Even when you have no symptoms!
couldn't agree more!
This guy gives a very informative self-report. Excellent. Thank you.
I wouldn't want to pass down cancer genes to a baby. That's cruel !!
I'm glad your wife encouraged you to keep pressing the doctors. I'm sorry you're going through this. My prayers are with you 🙏
we love a supportive spouse!
Thanks for sharing your journey. Your story makes me realize how fortunate I am to live in Canada. I have never paid for health care. Wishing you and your family a long, healthy future.
I've had precancer taken out in my mid 40's found because my doctor said I should get one. Had my dad done something earlier he would still be with us as he died from colon cancer. Thanks for sharing and I am glad you got caught early as cancer has NO age discrimination!
Good for you to speak up and raise awareness . Very kind of you . ❤
Thank you Paul for your courage and support for others. I wish you the best!
I can relate to your experience. You know when there is something wrong. Sometimes its hard to convince the medics. I wish you the best for your recovery. Your family is lovely and your son is adorable.
@@Krujstr1Preach in church all you want. Not here.
trust your gut for sure!
Thanks for sharing, Paul. Your description of the experience was informative. Good luck down the road. Such a beautiful family and that cute little one.
thank you for listening to his story!
I wish the best. Thanks for spreading awareness and especially for mentioning and raising funds for the expense of treatment.
thank you for the kind comment :)
When they say married men live longer this is why ❤️
haha love this comment! we won't argue that :)
I live in Canada. My mom had colon cancer at 52. Our medical system set it up for me to have a colonoscopy 10 years before her diagnosis FOR FREE. Sure enough, they found a 10 cm polyp that was not yet cancerous. It was removed 2 weeks later by surgery. It was going to be cancerous….. so my follow up treatment plan is based on this fact. This was during Covid. I have since had 2 more colonoscopies and removed 2 more new polyps. All of this is free in our medical system as preventative procedures. Our medical system is amazing.
I am very grateful and also sad to hear the barriers Americans face with costs. Tragic to hear this is the case for many people.
Do you have a long wait time to see doctor’s in Canada?
@@jayanahoney5981 yes wait can be long is no pressing issues, but if something is found concerning it gets pretty fast, this is from experience and i guess this will explain why there is a longer wait for no symptoms they prioritize base on need
My ex-husband was canadian and doesn't feel the same way about your medical care. He chose to live in the U.S. and seek treatment for any illness he had
@@jayanahoney5981it really depends on where you live in Canada. In the larger cities it is much faster once your doctor sends in a referral- you still need to advocate for yourself and be on top of all your symptoms. Having better finances can help as not all treatments are covered and some people might have to or choose to travel to a centre for better treatment. One of the big differences is that the system does push us thru - re doctors, tests, scans etc. what I have heard in the US is that you might have to do some of this on your own…. I am just glad I live in a major center with good hospitals.
Are you sure it was a 10 cm polyp they found?
I had a 4cm polyp removed in ER that was about to bleed me to death in a stealth way, my hemoglobin was down to life threatening levels, but mind you , not all polyps bleed
My friend was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 49. At the time, she was not old enough for a colonoscopy screening. The cancer spread to her liver and lungs. Unfortunately she died 9 months later, poor thing. God Bless you I. Your recovery.
so sorry to hear of your loss :(
Sorry to hear your loss. What year was this? My dad was diagnosed with Colon Cancer stage 4 in 2018 at 67. He refused treatment over quality of life, they gave him 6 months to live and passed in the six months. I get checked every three years started at the age 42 due to the history.
I am so sorry for your loss, most insurances recommended a screening colonoscopy at age 45. If you have close family history of colon cancer you can start the screening early.
@@BreezeWithAfricadid they find anything when you go in?
@@Nessal83 I had an Ulcer and colitis. I will continue to get the checks up due to family history.
Thank you Paul for your story and bringing awareness to the younger generation. I'm shocked that people have to pay for colonoscopy in the US, which could impact the people that can't afford it. Fortunately colorectal cancer seems to be quite treatable these days, personally I have two friends, who survived, even though in both cases they were caught at a relatively 'late' stage. Wishing you well Paul and a happy future with your lovely wife and child.
thank you for sending well wishes!
That laxative is disgusting & horrid. Unless you've had it you can't emphasize.
God bless you You are helping people to be aware of this It is sometimes hard to find answers with this insidious disease that is happening to more young people recently I am a 70yr old prostate cancer survivor Dx at age 68
so glad you beat that awful disease!
Thank goodness! No spread to major organs yet. Stay positive 😊I’m praying for you.
thank you for sending him well wishes!
Don't say yet, speak positively
Thanks for sharing. God bless you & your family for this great public information service you have done.
All the best for you man.
Thank you!! Hoping you beat it and are living a happy healthy life with your wife and child.
My 43 year old son died 4 months ago from colon cancer stage 4 with BAF mutation. Thanks for explaining your journey.
Don't wait!! And once diagnosed warn your siblings. They may have same issue and they can catch it in time. It's curable. Don't be afraid to get checked
Your video just popped up on my phone, my dr has been pushing me to get a colonoscopy done, I think it time, thanks and I pray you have a full recovery, lovely wife and beautiful baby, take care!!!!
Can I just say your little boy is adorable 😃
right!?
Oh he sure is. Especially that picture of him with the sunglasses one! Very adorable!
I really hate the wait and see attitude. May you heal quickly.
They wouldn’t wait and see…
@@beverleycumming1876that's exactly what the first doctor told him !!!
we do too!
I took the pill form of the laxative for my colonoscopy . Much better way to do it. I, too, had my colonoscopy on a friday. Turns out I presently have a tumor in my sigmoid colon. My first oncologist appt is tomorrow, colorectal surgeon the following day. CT scan was clear. (Lungs, liver, and lympth nodes were clear )which was good news !!!
I just had my first colonoscopy Wednesday, and found out today 11/1 that I have a Stage 2 tumor in my sigmoid. My primary MD is working on the surgical consult today so hopefully I’ll see the surgeon next week. Thankfully my tumor is not in the lymphovascular space so hopefully I’ll just have to have surgery. I am 58 years old.
How are feeling now guys? Do you have any updates on your recent diagnosis?
@shelleymurphy1966 Im having surgery in 4 hours 11-13. Since this post, my cancer has been diagnosed as rectal specifically. Today, they're going to put my chemo port in and give me a colostomy bag. After which, I will begin chemo and radiation, then removal of the malignancy .
You seem to be in an extremely great physical shape. Any idea of how you might have get it?
Thank u for sharing your story. Am so happy that u beat the cancer. Keep doing what u r doing. God bless u and your lovely wife and child. Take care and stay positive at all tines.
he was recently diagnosed and is still fighting!
Good for you, Paul. It sounds like a whole battery of treatment, but you'll get through it to the other side. Greatly appreciated the PSA aspect of the video too. Much to my shock, I had to get my whole colon removed as a preventative measure against cancer. No bag to wear, they just connect the plumbing that remains. I'm fine now, as you will be.
What an amazing guy. Very informative video.
thanks for listening to his story!
Praying for your healing ❤
Great video.Very brave of you to share.🙏 For you.
yes!!
Thanks for your story. I hope that you are healthy from here on out.
Thanks for sharing. All the best.
Thanks so much. You’ve provided incredibly important information about the benefits of having a colonoscopy and why there might be a delay, even when there are serious warning signs. The current widespread lack of preventative care (sadly, as short-sided as it is, it’s about the money) such as performing a simply colonoscopy, regardless of age, costs billions of dollars and an endless number of very preventable death. Nice job!
I'm glad science can help you snd your family. Best wishes
modern science is changing the lives of so many!
I pray that soon the medical community will figure out why so many healthy young adults are getting this disease (and at earlier ages) . I have heard so many different theories-microplastics in everything, seed oils, inflammation from diet, etcetc. Thank you for sharing your story, it will help people.
Keep going man...thank you form this video.
thanks for sending well wishes his way!
Thanks for sharing. Cost is a major issue for many younger people. Best wishes for a complete recovery and a long healthy life!
a very sad truth. thank you for sending well wishes!
Dude I found out earlier this year I had rectal cancer after a colonoscopy . I went through it along with some other previous medical problems but finished up Sept .6th. It took so much out of me and took two months now and finally doing follow-up and going to do scans soon to find out if it's gone . I hope it is but I am having pain again and very scared. Stay positive and keep getting check ups . I went through 6 weeks of chemo and radiation I do not want this ever to happen again .
The hardest part of listening to all of these stories of people who have significantly staged cancer is how many doctors play God. Imagine how many people wouldn’t be suffering (or at least fighting for their lives when it’s too late) if all doctors didn’t wait and decided to see how things “look” after a year goes by. Doctors need to do a better job of not questioning people who know their body the best and start taking action the first time something is mentioned. Especially with cancers that are so advanced, their choice to be passive about treatment at all, is the reason why patients are left with little to no treatment options. Enough is enough. This makes me so angry. It never has to be this way.
Counter point: if a doctor ordered a colonoscopy immediately for a patient with loose stools, the system would be overwhelmed and wait time for colonoscopy would increase dramatically, delaying cancer diagnoses.
@@eianprohl2170absolutely agree but I’m talking about patient history, alongside patient evaluation and observation. Is there a history? Are there other symptoms? Let’s do a CBC asap. Ordering blood tests is the very least we should be expecting out of a dr.
Medical treatments are only designed to work with acute symptoms. And that is because there is profit in treatments for acute symptoms. This is why testing criteria is designed in ways that it will only show results once a disease is advanced. There's no profit for the medical profession if they diagnosed early enough so you could prevent cancer occuring in the first place.
we always encourage patients to seek multiple opinions from doctors if they do not feel comfortable with the answers they are given!
Paul Klug , I’m a Michigander 👋. Born/raised there and visit my family and friends every summer. Most beautiful state in USA. 🇺🇸
I wish you the very best❤
God bless you ❤
Sending you all best wishes
Praying for you ❤
I have the same issues and I'm 32. Going for my colonoscopy here shortly
glad to hear you have one scheduled!
Praying for you
How was it?
What a nice, sweet man. Please let us know how it's going but you will get through it.
Praying you are well.
Your a real cutie pie!! Gods Blessing !
Always trust your gut in all decisions!
So important to advocate for yourself and your loved ones. Our healthcare system is broken beyond repair.
advocacy is key!
I had the same symptom ( frequent bowel movement, loose stool, annoying suprapubic pain on and off). checked with a gyne-->nothing. I thought I had IBS but just to make sure, I decied to pay for the colonoscope ( Fortunately, in my country, you can ask(pay) an gastroenterologist to do gastro/colonoscope in private practise. It came out I had 5 colonic polyps at the age under 40. Imagine I didnt decide to do that,it would be a cancer now.
glad you were proactive!
Just finished my chemotherapy radiation treatments at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. It’s a tough road. Hang in there.
My best friend was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and passed a month before her 27th birthday after a year long fight. This specific cancer is becoming more common in younger generations. Doctors and insurance need to change the criteria for the diagnosis, age is irrelevant.
😢 so young
I had a brain tumor in my early 40's very healthy and fit.....but younger and younger are becoming sick with brain tumors and cancers, I got rid of the Microwave oven, non-stick pans, plastic tupperware.....I cleaned out my home from the chemical leaking products. Air freshners...etc, You will be surprised how much toxic chemicals are in a lot of these products, well I had 9 hours of brain surgery, impaired hearing, loss of equilibrium issues that are on going not being able to be as active like before my brain tumor. But we live in such a chemically induced toxic society no wonder younger and younger people are getting tumors and cancers....check your products do your research Clean out your home as best as you can,,,,,
Get grounded…Earthing the movie!
I'm more concerned about the quality of the food and the chemicals used on them, gmo's, water the air we breathe and the deadly pharmakia (sorcery in kjv) mentioned in the bible. Neither they repented of their sorceries. Beware everyone of the things being pushed by the pharmaceutical companies 💉.
i got lung cancer - never smoker - got a cold and would not go away - lucky Doc ran an xray instead of giving me a steroid caught early - had chemo, lung surgery and now starting Chemo pill tomorrow
nurses told me average age was 75 now 47 avereage young person age is 29 and getting younger.
And eat organic. Most of our GMO food crops are sprayed with glyphosate (Round-up), a carcinogen which is banned in most other countries.
I hope Paul is okay. For anyone thinking of a colonoscopy, don't overthink it! I've had three, and they're not bad at all. I was dreading my first colonoscopy and it was actually pretty easy!
I had the same identical issues ... Loose stool, blood in stool, etc. My most recent colonoscopy came back negative with no major issues. The only issue I had was inflamed hemorrhoids.
HEY MIKE, HOW DID U TREAT THEM?
Blood in Stool GO immediately to have colonoscopy. Every one of these stories shares this same symptom. Don't ignore blood in Stool.
Praying for you and your beautiful family. I was diagnosed with stage 3c colorectal cancer. 2 large tumors and spread to my lymphnodes within 6 weeks .weeks prior weeks
Had my first colonoscopy at 50. The doctor found 5 polyps, but no cancer. I’m 62 now. I’ve had three colonoscopies since the first one and she usually finds two small polyps each time. It’s worth my time and money to do this.
I wish you all the best going forward and that you beat this.
They can’t tell if it’s cancer without getting the results of the biopsy that takes a few days.
I had a 4 cm polyp removed during a colonoscopy and although it was a tumour, it was not malignant. Not all tumours are cancer, but all polyps are tumours. Hope you get better and beat that thing
If you tell your doctor you see blood in your stool, I believe the insurance company might cover it then. My dad had colorectal cancer at age 52 in 1985. We were all told that was very young, today it is young for people in their 20's!
Thank you for sharing your story! ❤
I wonder why so many young people get colorectal cancer nowadays. 🥺
What't going on?
Just for the record, the last time I had the salty lemon prep was 17 years ago. And yes, it made me gag and I couldn't finish it. But colonoscopies I've had since have relied on a mixture of Miralax and Dulcolax in clear liquids. (No red or purple liquids or dairy.)
I had my first colonoscopy at 45 a few years ago because i heard that's what's recommended now. Turns out there were a few polyps that the Dr removed, so i was really glad that i did it afterwards. He said I should get another colonoscopy 3 years later so I'm about to schedule my second one.
I don't know the age of colonoscopies is lower but there's obvious gaps in the medical system if young people cannot get proper care treatment
Anything the FDA says to eat I just do the opposite. I recommend reading “Health and Beauty Mastery” by Julian Bannet, that book is a real eye opener about shocking stuff health industry is doing! I completely changed my habits
Exactly!
Yes, unfortunately it's all about profit, nothing more, nothing less
Even those who are eating “healthy” are being diagnosed younger, which is consistent with factors much larger than just diet. I’d look past just diet and into your cellphone usage, exposure to various chemicals, etc.
Many are saying this book is a scam
I had colon cancer when I was 34 and beat it. I started going to the bathroom allot more than usual and lost weight at the time without trying
I am a Canadian, and I know how our universal healthcare system is considered too “socialistic” for the United States. Admittedly, our taxes are higher, but at age 78 I can tell you I have never been asked to pay for any type of testing or hospitalizations over my entire lifetime. Knowing care is there for all is what makes Canada a country where social safety nets are entrenched into our lives. I truly wish you did not have to deal with insurance companies during a very stressful time.
*Je suis totalement d'accord avec toi. Mon partenaire depuis 42 ans a développé un cancer de grade 1 (sur 4) qui a nécessité une chirurgie, des perfusions, mais aucun traitement ni en radiothérapie ni en chimiothérapie. Toutefois, bien qu'il soit âgé de 71 ans (2024), il devra recevoir une injection d'un médicament tous les 28 jours (qui, sinon, coûterait 1 900 $CA aux 28 jours !). Rien qu'en traitements, cela coûte entre 40 000 $CA et 60 000 $CA par année au gouvernement, mais ici, au Québec, le patient n'a rien à débourser, sauf une prime d'assurance maladie universelle (donc publique) de 720,50 $CA par année. Toutes les consultations, suivis, examens, CT Scan, data scan, MRI scan et PET scan, etc., c'est sans frais additionnels pour le patient. C'est comme ça au Canada. Aucun besoin de devoir souscrire à une assurance santé privée. Si nous avions vécu aux USA, on serait ruinés financièrement jusqu'à la fin de nos vies.*
I had a friend at work who had problems with his colon, I also felt I was having some problems with this. I went to his doctor who did the colonoscopy for me within a week, He found a mass and send it to the lab. This was on a Monday, he called me up on that Thursday and told me it was cancerous. He asked if I knew a surgeon which I didn't, he said I has one for me and he knows the problem and was waiting for my call. I called right away and had the appointment on Monday, Tuesday was a MRI, the surgery was on wedsday. He was one of the best as I was told. He got it all out and no need for chemo. I was lucky It really didn't cost me for most of it because of work health ins. this was 20 years ago
Thank you for sharing your story.
I just had my colonoscopy two weeks ago at 45, everything is A 👌🏻.
Yes the prep is the worst but I took the option to buy the miralax and dilute it in 72 OZ of liquid of choice I chose Gatorade no purple or red !!! It literally has no taste !!! You just taste the Gatorade. Prevention is 🔑 and finding it early. Colonoscopy saves lives. Don't be scared about the prep the colonoscopy itself is a breeze they usually give Propofol so you just go to sleep and just like that it's over. Hope this helps anyone out there on the fence.
happy to hear this news!
I’m 64 and I’m having the same symptoms as you. I’m having a colonoscopy in two weeks. Back in June I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostrate. So I’m worried that I might have cancer.
It's so frustrating to me to hear about all the hurdles and waiting time there is in the US to get these colonoscopies. I'm an American living in Türkiye, and recently had stomach/bowel pain. I went to the private hospital got checked by the family doctor and general surgeon, had x ray , blood tests and colonoscopy and endoscopy the next morning. Turned out to be nothing serious thankfully. Why is the waiting time so long back home? These are time sensitive matters 😢
My brother in law died 6 weeks ago from colorectal cancer. I am going to be proactive with my colonoscopies and checkups. I’ve also given up alcohol.
Sorry for your loss 😢
We hope all goes well 👍 and your son is adorable 💙 in our opinion it really does not matter how old you are if you are having issues they should check and NOT ASSUME or GUESS it irritates us to NO END. When our 7 yr old son was complaining that his knee hurt he was playing flag football 🏈 who would ever think CANCER well we never imagined CANCER 😩😩 well an X-ray was taken the next day I stopped after work to see if the dr got results he took me to his office and said he has a tumor on his knee and I do not know what kind 😩😩😭 I fell to my knees hysterical then 10 minutes later I fainted it was a disaster 😭😭 SO NO ONE IS TOO YOUNG TO GET CANCER 😭😭
How is your son doing now? I hope everything is going well 🤞
Our son was 6 months old when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour … so as you say unfortunately age has nothing to do with it 😢🙏❤️
we are so sorry to hear this! sending well wishes his way for his own journey with this nasty disease.
@@ThePatientStory thank you 🙏❤️
💙💙💙💙 Sending you strength and love.
@@Krujstr1 This is Jesus, stop saying my name and promising things. I don’t even like you.
🩷💜🩵🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 stay strong honey. God bless you and your family. Amen
American health system and insurance has to change, it’s an absolute rort!
I totally agree 👍 😢
Great to hear you caught it early, how old were you?
Beautiful baby!
I can't believe a colonoscopy wasn't ordered when you first complained. I'd think your primary care doctor would have ordered one. But I guess it's not "routine" for someone in their 20s or 30s
Think about it there is no age to get cancer
Colonoscopy….a necessary evil. Every 2 years for me. Ulcerative Colitis and diverticulosis. Azathrioprine is my non-steroid pills I take daily for many years now. Affects the red platelets. So glad you got it early enough. Hang in there. You’re amazingly strong. ❤️😊🇨🇦
I am requesting a different colorectal doctor. I have a very distended abdomen and constipation. Bad IBS. My doctor scheduled for me to have a colonoscopy. He arrogantly stated. Oh you do not need a colonoscopy because you had 1 done 2 yrs ago and it was IBS. I got off and told my doc. How does he know if it is needed or not. *smh* ❤😊
All the best wishes from London UK.
If you have radiation to treat Colon cancer , you should also check your bladder periodically. Doctors don't usually tell you that, although they should. My partner had the same treatment for colon cancer and was cancer free, but 10 years later he developed bladder cancer. The doctors told him it was probably caused by the radiation treatment, since he never smoked. Bladder cancer is relatively rare but is more prevalent among heavy smokers. The other reason is radiation. Unfortunately, bladder cancer has no symptons, and by the time you see blood clots in your urine it is really bad news. He passed away 8 months after he was diagnosed. He had the bladder removed and chemotherapy but bladder cancer is very aggressive and spreads fast. The good news is that if it's caught in time, it can be treated with immunotherapy. I am just sharing this because I wish someone had given us this information. He would probably be alive now.I don't want other people to go through the same painful experience and grief.
Hi Paul. Thank you for sharing your C journey. I may have missed it in your talk, how old were you when you started feeling the signs and symptoms? What are your risk factors? What was your diet snd lifestyle like before diagnosis? TIA!
I am scheduled for a colonoscopy. i am on the waiting list.
Family history of cancer and breast cancer survivor myself.
I am not feeling well but grateful that a doctor took my case and pain seriously.
Where do you live that there is a waiting list.
I've never been on a waiting list in the US for a procedure. During covid there might have been a waiting list but it seems like everything is back to normal.
@@timestax I am in remission from Stage 4 cancer and live in the Phoenix area. There has been a long wait for all my regular scans etc. - anywhere from a couple of weeks to two months plus.
@@akrogirl32I'm sorry.
Thank you for sharing.
You're young and you got it a good stage to knock it down!!! I'm just curious of what your diet was before the diagnosis.
I had the same symptoms as well but ended up. I had Crown's disease.
@@N8_62CROHNS disease.
So great to hear a positive story. I've a couple of friends that have died of colon cancer. It motivated me to do a colonoscopy as I'm sure your video will do for many people as well. But why the explosion of these cancers in younger people? Could it be forever chemicals that are in everybody's blood at this point?
Could be? Certainly red and processed meat consumption plays a role.
@@rabeascholz1390 And the higher up the food chain one goes the higher concentrations of forever chemicals.
@@michaelchristensen2786 Good point!
Can i ask when people say they using the toilet often. Just how often would that be compared to normal.
Also i pray for everyone on here and send my love. Never give up ❤🙏
Did they tell you how long it took that tumor to grow before they agreed to a colonostomy, malpractice
I have a family history of colon cancer so I decided to get a colonoscopy at 45. My insurance wouldn't cover it till 50 so, I paid out of pocket. I ended up having a polyp which could have turned into cancer in five years.
Why in those type of videos nobody talks about what they consume (eat) or drink?
Smoking? Auto medicate?
Enough sleep? stress levels?
WHY???!!!
That could help a lot more than just sharing the story.
I will say, eliminate all sugars,all high processed foods, vegetable oils, smoking alcohol, specially, alcohol (Alcohol/Sugar=Cancer)
Eat vegetables and protein (mainly) include fasting in your life and exercise, enough sleep and get enough sunlight
Just to mention a few.
The answer is Jesus
@@funkymonk5344But what’s the question?
@@Ceerads no question. Just follow Jesus.
@@funkymonk5344 Jesus happens to be a cousin a zillion times removed. I don’t need to follow my cousins, thank you very much.
I always see people say, I eat well, I exercise well, I'm young and healthy. But I never see. I pray often; I'm a strong believer, and I'm so close to God.
We all need to know where life came from and what we are supposed to do to keep this precious gift called life.
My grandmother is a very religious woman and unfortunately had a bad case of cancer that even came back. She survived but to this day can no longer walk well or stand for long. I'm a Christian myself but why does he allow something like this for us?
@PacksMozart It's a very interesting question. Sadly, everybody will die when God says it's time. I want you to look at the life your grandmother lived. Was it a fulfilled one? Did she fulfil what she was sent to do on earth? Was she a good mum and grandmother? If yes, then God's mission for her on earth is done. And God is only showing her a final hurdle of life to see how she'll fair before he finally calls her.
God made it clear to us in Romans 2 that he doesn't care about our actions. All we need is faith, and we will have the world. God uses death and suffering as a check of reality for every one of us. If life was so perfect for everyone, nobody would seek God.
Let me leave with this. If you believe in God, you do right by him, and you have faith. He will give you the strength to accomplish everything he has set out for you to accomplish. But don't think you won't have points where you'll suffer, because you will. But he will always back you and never put you to shame, and you'll achieve every one of the plans he has set for you, just like your grandmother did.
Now, this case of 20+ year-olds having cancer is something that doesn't align with my beliefs. I dont believe that you will follow God's direction in your life, and he'll let you die before your time. That's not what my faith teaches me.
My Jeffery died at 47. He didn’t go to the dr in time. It was awful watching him wither away! Go get a colonoscopy regardless of your age!
Thanks for sharing your story. For how long did you have bothersome symptoms before the cancer was discovered?
Thanks for sharing Paul. Did you have the surgery done to remove part of the colon eventually.
he is currently undergoing treatment to decide when/if surgery is necessary!