Colorectal cancer patients highlight importance of early screening and diagnosis
KAMLOOPS — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It’s among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Canada, yet many people struggle to talk about it.
Early signs, like bleeding, bloating, pain or weight loss are often brushed off, but if caught early, colorectal cancer is often curable.
Patty Hofmann is in her third round of chemotherapy. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Colon Cancer in November of 2018.