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health2 years ago

Empowering Early Detection: A Bakersfield Woman's Journey with Colon Cancer

Victoria Hummel, a Stage 4 colon cancer patient from Bakersfield, California, emphasizes the importance of early screenings for colon cancer. Diagnosed at the age of 39, below the typical screening age, she wants to raise awareness about the disease and its symptoms. Doctors recommend starting screenings at 45, or even earlier in some cases, as early detection significantly increases the chances of a cure. Symptoms such as pain, discomfort, rectal discomfort, black stools, or frequent blood in the stools should prompt individuals to consult their primary care physician for testing.