Vicki was diagnosed with colorectal cancer six years ago. When she first experienced
symptoms, including rectal bleeding, she had no idea it was colorectal cancer. After
her colonoscopy, she learned that she had colorectal cancer.
Title: Vicki’s story
“I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer six years ago. In January, I noticed rectal
bleeding, and at my well-woman’s checkup in April, I did mention it to my primary
care doctor who did a digital rectal exam and said at that time that he felt like
it was hemorrhoids and to try some over-the-counter prescriptions, which I did try.
The bleeding persisted and it did not seem right to me. It did seem like it was
more than what’s usually involved with hemorrhoids, so in July, I did return to
the doctor for further testing, and a scope was done and the mass was found at that
time.”