Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Mario was 47 years old when he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a disease that had already taken his father. In this video, Mario shares his full journey: from the early symptoms that led him to get tested, surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center, and three rounds of chemotherapy. He opens up about scanxiety, working through treatment, and what life looks like under cancer surveillance.
Thank you, Mario, for sharing your story to help others.
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The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.
Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.
Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.
Chapters:
00:00 - Noticing the Symptoms of Colon Cancer: Fatigue & Stomach Pain
01:33 - Taking Action: At Home Test & Deciding on a Colonoscopy
03:56 - Getting the Diagnosis: It's Colon Cancer
06:01 - Finding a Specialist & Surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center
08:56 - Chemotherapy for Stage 3B Colon Cancer: What No One Prepares You For
10:22 - Life Under Surveillance: You're Not Done After the Bell
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Mario was 47 years old when he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a disease that had already taken his father. In this video, Mario shares his full journey: from the early symptoms that led him to get tested, surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center, and three rounds of chemotherapy. He opens up about scanxiety, working through treatment, and what life looks like under cancer surveillance.
Thank you, Mario, for sharing your story to help others.
#cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms
The Patient Story:
The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.
Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.
Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.
Chapters:
00:00 - Noticing the Symptoms of Colon Cancer: Fatigue & Stomach Pain
01:33 - Taking Action: At Home Test & Deciding on a Colonoscopy
03:56 - Getting the Diagnosis: It's Colon Cancer
06:01 - Finding a Specialist & Surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center
08:56 - Chemotherapy for Stage 3B Colon Cancer: What No One Prepares You For
10:22 - Life Under Surveillance: You're Not Done After the Bell
Join Our Community:
Sign up for our FREE website: thepatientstory.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thepatientstory
Instagram: instagram.com/thepatientstory
Twitter: twitter.com/Patient_Story
TikTok: tiktok.com/@patientstory
