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Bryce Ramsey
Coverage of Bryce Ramsey in the Nexus archive.
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- A 33-year-old nurse thought her bleeding was caused by hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.
Bryce Ramsey dismissed blood in her stool for years, attributing it to hemorrhoids and childbirth, but was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 33. She underwent surgery to remove part of her colon and 13 lymph nodes, followed by chemotherapy, continuing to work throughout treatment.
- Early-Onset Cancers Are on the Rise. Knowing Your Family History Is Crucial.
Early-onset cancers, including colorectal and breast cancers, are rising in U.S. adults under 50. Family history is a critical risk factor, and early screenings can save lives, as demonstrated by Bryce Ramsey’s stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis at 33 and her family’s subsequent diagnoses.