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Woman Lies About Symptoms to Get Early Colon Cancer Screening, Diagnosed at Stage 4
A 27-year-old woman experiencing extreme cramping lied about having a common colon cancer symptom to expedite her screening. She was subsequently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.
25 May, 11:54 — 25 May, 11:54
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Business InsiderMostly Factual76d ago
A 27-year-old woman with extreme cramping lied about having a common colon cancer symptom to get screened sooner. She was later diagnosed at stage 4.
Sydney Stoner saw multiple doctors and went on different diets to try to fix her digestive issues. A year later, she learned she had stage 4 colon cancer. Sydney Stoner Sydney Stoner started experiencing bowel movement changes and cramping in her mid-20s. After being dismissed by doctors, she said she had blood in her stool to get a colonoscopy sooner. At 27, Stoner was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Despite living an active, busy life, Sydney Stoner was plagued by worsening digestive...
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual76d ago
A 27-year-old woman with extreme cramping lied about having a common colon cancer symptom to get screened sooner. She was later diagnosed at stage 4.
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