Living with a Late Diagnosis of a Rare Condition.

The author was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome at age 59 and is glad she didn't know earlier because it would have affected her childhood. Meanwhile, TikTok star Randy Gonzalez died of colon cancer at age 35, which is on the rise among younger people due to preventable risk factors such as diet, lack of exercise, and family history. Experts recommend getting regular screenings, eating a plant-based diet high in fiber, limiting red meat and alcohol consumption, avoiding smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing other medical conditions to prevent colon cancer.