Medical Stories - Colon Cancer : Amanda's Story

Amanda was a healthy, strong woman with an active family and an overloaded schedule. When she started having vague feelings of bloating and stomach discomfort, her doctor prescribed a treatment that nevertheless failed to improve her symptoms. It was a terrible shock when she learned that she was misdiagnosed and actually had colorectal cancer. This episode features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD, Professor of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and look for Medical Stories on your Public Television station. Check your local PBS listings today! Or visit https://medicalstories.tv/ to learn more about this very popular documentary series. Follow us on Facebook:   / medicalstories.pubtv.pbs   Check us out on Instagram:   / medicalstories_pubtv_pbs   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    / @medicalstories   Look for us on TikTok:   / medicalstories.tv   #MedicalStories #MedStoriesTV #coloncancer #coloncancersymptoms #coloncancerawareness Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 What is Colorectal Cancer? 1:25 Early, Vague Symptoms 2:40 Colonoscopy & Life-Changing News 3:41 Understanding Stages of Colorectal Cancer 4:03 Starting Chemotherapy & Monitoring 5:08 Discovering ctDNA Testing 7:21 Recurrence Detected 8:15 Treatment Options & Surgery 9:32 How Cancer Changed Her Life 10:44 Celebrating Milestones 11:16 Hope for the Future