No Symptoms, No Family History… But I Had Stage 3 Colon Cancer

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and I’m sharing my personal story as a Stage 3 colon cancer survivor diagnosed at age 45—with no family history, no major symptoms, and a healthy lifestyle. In this video, I talk about how an unexpected moment watching TV led me to mention symptoms to my doctor, which ultimately resulted in a life-saving colonoscopy. What doctors discovered was a large Stage 3 tumor, leading to surgery where 9 inches of my colon were removed. This video is not about art or painting—it's about awareness, advocacy, and early detection. Colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, and screenings now start at age 45. If my story helps even one person schedule a screening, sharing this video will be worth it. Please watch, share, and help spread awareness. Early detection saves lives. My story: Dairy of a Madd Polyp:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nMTJTP9hd7BS-_87G3TqztZSP6DXtmI1/view?usp=sharing Important phone #’s: • National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service: Call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Monday through Friday, 9 AM–9 PM ET. You can also email NCIinfo@nih.gov. • American Cancer Society: Call 1-800-227-2345, available 24/7. You can also use the free ACS CARES app to get personalized information and support. • Cancer Support Community: Call (888) 793-9355. The NCI's Cancer Information Service is a free and confidential service that provides information on a range of cancer topics. The American Cancer Society offers information, answers, and hope 24/7. The Cancer Support Community offers education, advocacy, and research. Cancer Support Community: Education, Advocacy, Research: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org Call Our Helpline (888) 793-9355. National Cancer Institute: https://www.cancer.gov • Call 1-800-4-CANCER. (1-800-422-6237) Monday–Friday. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Live Chat. LiveHelp. Monday–Friday. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. ACS CARES™ | American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/acs-cares.html American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/ • Call 1-800-227-2345, available 24/7. You can also use the free ACS CARES app to get personalized information and support. Colon Cancer Alliance: https://colorectalcancer.org/ Helpline (877) 422 2030 Colon Cancer Foundation: https://coloncancerfoundation.org/ (914) 305-6674 Colontown: Home - COLONTOWN One Cancer Place One Cancer Place – Help Us Unleash the Informed Patient Movement Lynch Syndrome: Alive and Kick’n: https://www.aliveandkickn.org #Inspiration, #educational, #senior, #seniorwatercolorist, #watercolor, #howto, #ColonCancerAwareness #ColonCancerSurvivor #ColonCancerScreening #CancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionSavesLives, colon cancer awareness, colon cancer survivor story, colon cancer symptoms, colon cancer at 45, colon cancer screening age 45, stage 3 colon cancer survivor colon cancer early detection, colon cancer awareness month, colonoscopy awareness young colon cancer patients, colon cancer diagnosis story, life after colon cancer surgery cancer survivor story, health awareness stories, colorectal cancer awareness