A chef from Dacorum, Hertfordshire, named Robinson, began noticing blood in his stool two months before his wedding. When he consulted his GP, he was told it wasn’t serious. As his symptoms worsened, he visited A&E and mentioned his family’s history of colon cancer, but doctors dismissed his concerns, claiming he was too young for such a condition. After his wedding, his health deteriorated further, and despite multiple calls to his GP, he was repeatedly told it was likely hemorrhoids.
Finally, his wife, Jasmin, insisted on further investigation, leading to a colonoscopy. The test revealed a tumor the size of an orange in his colon, and he was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer that had spread to his liver. The diagnosis was devastating, particularly for Jasmin, who was heartbroken. Robinson now emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself when health concerns are dismissed, stressing the critical role of early detection and persistence in seeking medical answers.
