HealthYoung Dad Misses Key Cancer Symptom That Left Him Terrified

“I was sedated but still aware. I remember looking at the screen and seeing a large, snotty mass on the side of my colon. The room went silent,” he said. “I asked, ‘What is that?’ I knew right away it was cancer.”

Chris had surgery to remove a third of his colon after receiving his diagnosis. Now that he is in remission, he uses social media to spread the word about early symptoms and the value of prompt diagnosis.

Researchers are looking into a variety of potential reasons for the recent spike in diagnosis, such as increased obesity rates, sedentary lifestyles, dietary modifications, and exposure to environmental pollutants.

According to BMJ , some research has indicated a possible connection between processed meals, microplastics, and even microorganisms like E. coli in the food chain.

Despite the fact that obesity is known to raise the risk of bowel cancer, Chris and many other younger patients do not fit this description.

“Cancer doesn’t always come with a clear warning,” he said. “Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, get it checked.”

Chris is now urging people to take care of their bodies and to speak out for themselves when it comes to their health, especially young adults.