See, for over five years, I voiced concerning symptoms to every medical professional in my life. Unheard. Unseen. And then shit got real, fast. There was blood on the toilet paper that was unusual and symptoms that grew pervasively more concerning. It was clear things were not normal. Yet, this was dismissed as something that came with giving birth, striving for perfection and being overreactive. As blood became brighter and more prevalent, I knew I needed to BE SEEN. And then I was diagnosed with Stage 3b Rectal Cancer. It rocked our family to the core and nearly took my life.
The stinger: it never had to happen. Butt cancer (aka - colorectal cancer!) is preventable and avoidable with early detection tools we have available today. If only people had the awareness, access and took action to avoid colorectal cancer in their lifetime.
This is why we launched a movement to amplify important topics that deserve to BE SEEN supported by the BE SEEN Foundation.
Together will never give up until we eradicate death by colorectal cancer. Because we can today with the tools and tests already available.
-Marisa Peters
Mom of 3 and Founder of BESEEN.care
Pictured 3 weeks into chemotherapy treatment to address Stage IIIb Rectal Cancer
Blood in the toilet when you poop? Poop has blood in it?
Not normal.
Stomach pain, vomiting, foul gas and digestive issues?
Trust your gut.
Iron deficiency, anemia or fatigue? You shouldn't feel this way after a full night of rest.
Urgency to poop, diarrhea and poop getting thinner, smaller.
Something is off.
You know your body best. There's much to keep up for your health and wellbeing so we cut to the chase. Look around and understand why it's important to trust your gut when something feels off.
Colorectal cancer is preventable when detected early and yet it is on a wild rise in young people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. We are on a mission to spread awareness that helps people recognize symptoms, get screened and ultimately save lives after my own late stage cancer battle at age 39. Hear from our family of 5 during our behind-the-scenes experience with The Lakers.
Let's all BE SEEN.
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