The Brief
- Colorectal cancer diagnoses are rising among adults under 50 in the U.S.
- Kirsten Scheller was diagnosed with colon cancer at 22 after being misdiagnosed for years.
- She now advocates for early screenings, especially for those with symptoms.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, with a notable rise in cases among those under 50.
Kirsten Scheller’s cancer journey
Big picture view:
Kirsten Scheller’s journey with colon cancer began at 19 when she noticed unusual symptoms. Despite being misdiagnosed for years, she eventually advocated for herself and was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 22.
“I don’t have any major family history of any type of cancer, and I was really active and healthy, so they thought it was internal hemorrhoids,” said Scheller.…