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health4 days ago•7 min saved

27-Year-Old Engineer Diagnosed With Stage 4 Colon Cancer Days After Engagement

Anastasia Sevriukova, a 27-year-old aerospace engineer, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in early 2025 after experiencing rectal bleeding and severe fatigue. Despite securing a dream job and getting engaged, she declined the position to undergo treatment in Minnesota. Her journey included emergency egg freezing, chemotherapy, a complicated colon surgery resulting in a stoma, and a liver transplant in June 2026. Although she was cancer-free for three months, new tumors appeared in her lungs in August 2026, requiring resumed treatment. Sevriukova is now pursuing a master’s degree while managing the physical and emotional toll of her condition.

via Business Insider|

#colon-cancer #fertility-preservation #health

health7 days ago•3 min saved

Michigan father’s stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis at 44 fuels new nonprofit mission

Sean Stalker, a 44-year-old Michigan father, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2023 after experiencing severe abdominal pain and weight loss. Although routine screening for average-risk adults typically begins at age 45, his symptoms led doctors to recommend a colonoscopy earlier. Stalker, now approaching three years cancer-free, co-founded the nonprofit End the Trend to advocate for early detection and support colorectal cancer research.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|

#colon-cancer #colorectal-screening #early-detection

health20 days ago•4 min saved

Two Daily Foods, One Big Limit: A Dietitian's Plan to Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk

Colorectal dietitian Sophie Medlin advocates two daily habits—eat diverse plant foods and daily fermented foods—while limiting red meat to two portions per week and avoiding processed meat, to help lower colorectal cancer risk as cases rise among younger adults and gut health is linked to cancer prevention.

via businessinsider.com|

#colon-cancer #diet #fermented-foods

health1 month ago•428 min saved

Young Mom’s Colon Cancer Battle Highlights Symptoms Doctors Dismissed

TODAY profiles Sarah Beran, a 34-year-old mom who was told her fatigue and GI symptoms were likely IBS or a parasite. A worsening symptom—blood in stool—led to a colonoscopy that found 100+ polyps and a rectal mass. She underwent six rounds of chemotherapy, had her colon removed with an ileostomy, then six more chemo rounds and radiation after cancer spread to the lungs; she is now cancer-free but under ongoing surveillance. Beran later helped launch Worldclass, a Western North Carolina nonprofit that funds colonoscopies, highlighting that colonoscopy can prevent cancer by removing polyps and underscoring the need for patients to advocate for their own health.

via today.com|

#colon-cancer #colonoscopy #colorectal-cancer-awareness

health1 month ago•54 min saved

Power Fruits for Colon Health: 4 Picks from a Gastroenterologist

A gastroenterologist notes that while no single fruit prevents colon cancer, a diverse, high-fiber, plant‑based diet including whole fruits may help reduce risk. The four fruits highlighted for colon health are berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries) for their fiber and polyphenols; apples with skin for fiber and beneficial compounds; citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruits, lemons) for fiber, vitamin C, and flavonoids; and pears for fiber. Regularly consuming several servings of these fruits as part of a fiber‑rich diet may support gut health and potentially lower colorectal cancer risk, though more research is needed.

via AOL.com|

#apples #berries #citrus

health1 month ago•7 min saved

Vitamin B12: High Blood Levels Linked to Worse Cancer Outcomes, But Causality Remains Unclear

Elevated blood B12 is linked to poorer survival and more advanced disease in cancers (notably colon cancer), but researchers caution the association is likely not causal; tumors can disrupt B12 storage/transport and drive higher levels, while high dietary intake shows a U‑shaped link with cancer risk. Overall evidence is inconsistent, suggesting B12 may be a disease biomarker rather than a driver.

via ScienceAlert|

#b12 #biomarkers #cancer

health1 month ago•11 min saved

From IBS to colon cancer: a 39-year-old fitness coach's wake-up call

Danni Duncan, a 39-year-old fitness coach from Australia, spent years with IBS-like symptoms before severe anemia led to a colonoscopy that revealed stage 2 colon cancer. She underwent tumor removal and four rounds of chemotherapy, faced side effects like cold sensitivity and breastfeeding challenges, but is now cancer-free and training for the NYC Marathon while urging young people to seek timely evaluation for persistent GI changes.

via Business Insider|

#anemia #colon-cancer #colonoscopy

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Vaccines Aim to Halt Lynch Syndrome–Driven Colon Cancer Before It Starts

Researchers are developing vaccines that train the immune system to recognize and attack Lynch syndrome–related precancers, potentially preventing colorectal cancer in high-risk individuals; early trials (Nouscom, with follow-ons from Moderna and ImmunityBio) show the approach can boost tumor-fighting T cells and reduce precancerous growths, with larger U.S. and Britain studies planned.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#colon-cancer #health #immunotherapy

health2 months ago•201 min saved

Vaccines aim to stop Lynch syndrome–driven colon cancer before it starts

Researchers are testing vaccines designed to train the immune system to recognize and destroy precancerous Lynch syndrome–driven cells, with early trials showing reduced precancerous polyps and polyp-free colonoscopies in some participants. Several vaccines are in development (Nouscom in the US/UK, Moderna via Oxford, ImmunityBio) aiming to prevent colorectal cancer before it starts, potentially reducing the need for yearly colonoscopies for high-risk individuals. Results are early but promising for those with inherited cancer risk and their families.

via CNN|

#cancer-vaccines #colon-cancer #genetics

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Home-based stool test cuts colon cancer deaths by half, study finds

A 21-year Spanish study of 2.2 million adults aged 50–69 found that biennial at-home fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) dramatically reduced colon cancer deaths by about 50%, highlighting FIT as an affordable, noninvasive screening option that can be mailed back and used without prep, though not a replacement for colonoscopy.

via New York Post|

#at-home-testing #colon-cancer #fit

science2 months ago•6 min saved

Western Diet May Fuel Colon Cancer Through Gut Bacteria-Produced DCA

A Gut study links Western-style diets to colon cancer by showing certain gut bacteria produce deoxycholic acid (DCA) that promotes tumor growth; experiments in pigs and mice show increased tumors with DCA, while removing bile acids reduced cell proliferation; human data show more DCA-producing bacteria genes in people with colorectal cancer, but causality isn’t proven; findings support dietary fiber–rich diets to support a healthier gut microbiome and potentially reduce risk.

via ScienceAlert|

#bile-acids #colon-cancer #deoxycholic-acid-dca

health2 months ago•13 min saved

FDA approves noninvasive blood test for colorectal cancer screening

The FDA has approved Freenome's SimpleScreen CRC, a blood-based screening test for adults 45+ at average risk, offering a noninvasive option to detect colorectal cancer with results in weeks; in a large study, it detected about 80% of cancers and correctly ruled out cancer or advanced precancer in about 90% of those without disease, signaling potential to boost screening rates alongside existing tests, though costs and Stage 1 sensitivity remain under discussion.

via The Independent|

#blood-test #cancer #colon-cancer

health2 months ago•41 min saved

Colon cancer rising in younger adults prompts earlier screening and lifestyle focus

Colon cancer is increasingly diagnosed in people under 55, with oncologist Dr Ravi K Gupta linking this rise to shifts in the gut microbiome from low fiber intake and high ultra-processed foods, plus obesity and diabetes. In response, screening guidelines have moved to earlier ages (ACS now recommends starting at 45 for average risk), and doctors urge awareness of warning signs such as blood in stool, persistent changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, and iron-deficiency anemia for timely detection.

via hindustantimes.com|

#colon-cancer #gut-microbiome #health

science2 months ago•5 min saved

Gut Transit Time: The Hidden Driver of Your Microbiome and Health

A 2023 Gut review shows how the time stool spends in the gut (gut transit time) strongly shapes the gut microbiome and can influence disease risk, including IBS, IBD, colon cancer and even neurological conditions. Many factors—diet, sex, age, activity, stress, medications, and genetics—affect transit time, and integrating transit measurements into microbiome studies could improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gut- and beyond-disease.

via sciencealert.com|

#colon-cancer #gut-microbiome #gut-transit-time

health2 months ago•10 min saved

Maria Kang confronts Stage 4 colon cancer, rethinking health and wellness

Fitness influencer Maria Kang, known as the "No Excuse Mom," reveals she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in November 2023 after years of digestive issues. She underwent chemotherapy and extensive surgery, and while MRIs have shown no suspicious mass and she remains under regular surveillance, doctors have not formally declared no evidence of disease. Her journey has reshaped her approach to health—from forcing intense workouts to prioritizing balance, gentle movement, and listening to her body—while highlighting that cancer can strike even seemingly healthy people and that screening matters as colorectal cancer trends rise among younger adults.

via Fox News|

#colon-cancer #fitness-influencer #health