Brooks Bell and Sarah Beran, both colon cancer survivors misdiagnosed in their 30s, are advocating for awareness to prevent similar experiences. Beran's initial misdiagnosis stemmed from symptoms attributed to being busy and a working mom. Research shows many symptoms like abdominal pain and bloody stools overlap with common issues like IBS, complicating diagnosis. Surveys reveal a significant number of young patients faced misdiagnosis, with many unaware of their cancer risk. Experts stress the importance of accurately linking symptoms to avoid overlooking early signs of colon cancer in younger individuals.
Many of the symptoms of colon cancer overlap with common digestive problems, causing doctors to misdiagnose younger patients, as hotlines continue to warn about under-diagnosis.
Beran recalls, 'It was just a crazy time with the kids. They were so young. I was so tired... I presumed the blood was from hemorrhoids, not cancer.'
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