A TikTok user has revealed she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer at just 24 and is urging others to take seemingly minor symptoms seriously. Paige Seifert, from the US, initially dismissed her symptoms but later sought medical help after noticing three key signs.
The first symptom was persistent fatigue. While tiredness can have many causes, Paige said that in combination with other issues it was a major indicator. She advised anyone experiencing prolonged fatigue to see a doctor.
The second was abdominal discomfort. Paige described it as sporadic, including nausea, stomach pains and cramping. She warned that even occasional digestive issues should not be ignored if they persist.
The third and most alarming symptom was blood in the stool. Paige admitted she initially wrote it off as haemorrhoids, as did three doctors she saw. However, she kept pushing for more tests. The NHS advises seeing a GP if blood in the stool lasts for three weeks, or calling 111 for urgent advice if it is dark red or accompanied by bloody diarrhoea.
Paige now has regular check-ups and recently shared hopeful news that her latest scan showed no colon cancer, although she remains vigilant. Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, and early detection can make treatment easier.
