Young doctor's cancer diagnosis highlights importance of screening for colon cancer.
TL;DR
Dr. Lauren Juyia, a 38-year-old gynecologist, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer after experiencing pelvic pain and fatigue. Despite not having any other major symptoms, she discovered a mass on her ovary and sought medical attention. Colon cancer is being diagnosed more in younger people, and Juyia urges them to get screened, even if symptoms are mild. As a doctor herself, she understands the importance of cancer screenings and encourages others to take advantage of them.
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