I Had CANCER my Entire Pregnancy and Thought the Bleeding was NORMAL! "I felt healthy!"

When Laura began experiencing rectal bleeding during her pregnancy, she quickly dismissed the symptoms as a common side effect and self-diagnosed herself with hemorrhoids. It wasn't until six months postpartum, when she visited a colorectal surgeon, that she finally underwent a colonoscopy. Waking up from the procedure, her surgeon delivered the shocking news: a mass had been found, and Laura was officially diagnosed with Stage 3B Rectal Cancer. Suddenly facing a terrifying treatment plan of radiation, chemotherapy, an eight-hour surgery, and a temporary ileostomy bag, Laura had to make heartbreaking sacrifices, including abruptly stopping breastfeeding her newborn miracle daughter to begin taking chemo pills. Thank you, Laura B., for sharing your story to help others. #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters: 00:00 Rectal Bleeding Symptoms Mistaken for Hemorrhoids 01:54 Blood in Stool During Pregnancy 03:54 How a Colorectal Surgeon Caught My Cancer 07:31 Stage 3B Rectal Cancer Diagnosis 08:05 Chemo and Radiation Treatment While Breastfeeding 09:08 Rectal Cancer Surgery and Ileostomy Recovery 10:54 Life After Treatment: Rectal Cancer Survivorship Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory