The Wedding That Almost Didn’t Happen: A Big Mistake
Imagine planning your perfect wedding, but then your body stops working properly. This happened to Ashley Robinson, 35. Her story shows why it is important to listen to your body and fight for your health.
Ashley worked very hard as a chef, spending long hours to make his wedding with Jasmin perfect. But as the wedding day got closer, he suddenly became very sick.
Serious Signs Ignored
- Fast Weight Loss: Ashley lost 26 pounds in just one week.
- Blood in Stool: He had heavy bleeding, a serious warning sign.
- Ongoing Pain: Doctors ignored his pain even though he was worried.
In June, it got worse, so I called my doctor. They said it was not serious and told me not to worry. They said it would go away in a week. I told them it had already been a month, but they still said to wait another week.
You’re Too Young to Have Cancer
Even when Ashley told the doctors that his family had a history of colon cancer, they said he was too young to worry about it. This was a big mistake. He told the doctor that his great-grandmother died of colon cancer, but the doctor said there was no risk because he was young.
A Wife’s Strong Decision
Ashley trusted the doctors and tried to ignore his health getting worse. He even went to his bachelor party. But his wife, Jasmin, felt something was very wrong. My wife went there while I was at work. She rushed in and made them check me,” Ashley said.
The Heartbreaking News: Advanced Bowel Cancer
A colonoscopy showed the truth—Ashley had stage 4 bowel cancer. There was a big tumor in his colon, as big as an orange. The cancer had also spread to his liver.
“I was so scared to get my biopsy results. Then, the doctors told me I had stage 4 colon cancer, and it had spread to my liver. It was the worst news ever,” he said.
Listen to Your Body: Don’t Ignore It
Ashley’s story shows why it is important for:
- Early Signs: Watch for symptoms like losing weight quickly or blood in your stool.
- Speak Up: If unsure, ask another doctor or request more tests.
- Stay Informed: Know that bowel cancer can affect anyone, no matter their age.
Main Points to Remember
Losing weight quickly without a reason is serious.
- Seeing blood in your stool is a big warning sign.
- Your age should not stop you from getting medical help.
- Speak up for yourself or have someone help you.
Ashley’s fight is not over, but his story teaches us an important lesson: pay attention to your body and never stop caring for your health.