Young Women Missed the Signs of Colon Cancer, Now They’re Sharing What to Watch For

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00:00Young women missed the signs of colon cancer.

00:02Now they're sharing what to watch for.

00:05Sarah Barron and Brooks Bell both reported blood in their stool, but were initially dismissed

00:10due to their young age and healthy appearances.

00:13Their delayed colon cancer diagnoses reflect a widespread issue of misdiagnosis among young

00:18adults.

00:22Sarah Barron endured a year of misdiagnosed symptoms, including exhaustion, frequent bathroom

00:27trips, and worsening stomach pain.

00:30After a normal at-home screening, she finally pushed for a colonoscopy, which revealed stage

00:353 colon cancer and over 100 colon polyps.

00:42Brooks Bell noticed persistent bleeding, and after an inconclusive in-person exam, directly

00:46scheduled a colonoscopy.

00:48The diagnosis confirmed stage 3 colon cancer, requiring surgery.

00:53Brooks had to self-advocate after her initial symptoms were minimized by her doctor.

00:576 colon cancer rates in people under 54 have doubled since 1995.

01:06Symptoms often overlap with less serious issues like IBS, causing diagnostic delays.

01:11Experts emphasize the importance of catching the disease early, when 5-year survival rates

01:16can reach 91%.

01:21Key warning signs include persistent blood in the stool, lasting bathroom changes, unexplained

01:26fatigue, abdominal pain, and weight loss.

01:29Sarah and Brooks urge young adults to seek medical attention if these symptoms continue, despite

01:34assumptions about age and health.

01:39Sarah and Brooks met online in 2023 and bonded over their similar journeys.

01:45They co-founded WorldClass, a clothing brand that promotes colon cancer awareness and encourages

01:49younger adults to pursue preventive health care and view colonoscopies in a positive light.

01:58Through WorldClass, Sarah and Brooks aim to demystify colonoscopies and break stigmas.

02:03Both reached their 5-year cancer-free milestones and now advocate for self-advocacy, urging young

02:09people not to ignore persistent health concerns.

02:12Early detection can save lives.