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24-Year-Old Beats Stage Three Colon Cancer
16 Feb
Summary
- A 24-year-old engineer was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer.
- Her initial symptoms of blood in stool were misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids.
- After surgery and chemotherapy, she achieved a clear scan.
A 24-year-old engineer from Denver, Colorado, has successfully completed her treatment for stage three colon cancer. Paige Seifert initially experienced blood in her stool but was reassured by her doctor that it was due to hemorrhoids, a common condition. It took five months from her initial doctor's visit before a gastroenterologist performed a colonoscopy in January 2025, revealing a tumor and confirming the cancer diagnosis.
Ms. Seifert underwent surgery in July 2025 to remove the tumor and a foot-long section of her colon. She then commenced 12 rounds of chemotherapy, finishing her treatment recently. Following her final treatment, a scan confirmed that the cancer is gone and recurrence markers are negative, bringing a sense of relief.
Her diagnosis underscores a concerning trend of rising colorectal cancer rates among young people globally. While Ms. Seifert's active lifestyle, including sports like skiing and mountain climbing, aided her recovery, her experience serves as a crucial reminder for early detection and persistent follow-up for any concerning symptoms, regardless of age.
