At just 31 years old, Fullerton resident Edwin Ruiz was diagnosed with colorectal cancer — a disease increasingly affecting people under 50. After treatment at City of Hope Orange County, Ruiz is now cancer-free and sharing his story to encourage others to take symptoms seriously.
Ruiz’s journey began with stomach pain he initially ignored. A colonoscopy later revealed an obstruction caused by cancer. Thanks to an individualized treatment plan that included immunotherapy, his follow-up tests came back clear…