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‘Healthy’ Woman, 45, Undergoes Her First Routine Colonoscopy. The Results Were ‘Alarming’
AOL.com • • health
Key Points:
- Brooke Wessman, a 45-year-old woman from Ontario, was diagnosed with colon cancer following her first routine colonoscopy, despite living a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a clean diet.
- Her diagnosis came after an at-home Cologuard test detected altered DNA, prompting a colonoscopy that confirmed the presence of cancer.
- Medical experts highlight a rising trend of colorectal cancer in younger adults, leading to updated screening recommendations starting at age 45 to improve early detection.
- Wessman underwent successful robotic surgery and chemotherapy and is now advocating for early screenings, emphasizing that her proactive approach likely saved her life.
- Doctors stress that colorectal cancer can develop without symptoms, and screenings like colonoscopies are crucial for early detection and prevention by removing precancerous polyps.
