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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/HunterxhunterFan on 2026-02-23 02:27:21+00:00.
Hey Everyone - Girls, Guys, Theys & Gays
I’m still alive.
It has been 5 years since my original post where I informed you all that I had ignored blood in my stool and later found out I had colon cancer.
Here’s the reference link: https://www.reddit.com/r/tifu/comments/l21s75/tifu_dismissing_bright_red_blood_in_my_stool_for/
Before I get started with my life update, I would like to offer a genuine apology to those that had messaged me after my first post asking for an update/wishing me well.
This experience was traumatizing.
The farther I got from my diagnosis date and being NED (no evidence of disease), the less I wanted to relive the trauma of being diagnosed. Please understand that I was protecting myself from anxiety/panic attacks
For those still reading, here’s my life-update below:
- Cancer: Am I cured?
According to my Oncologist, YES. I was diagnosed with Stage 3a - adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon, signet ring cell. I hope I remain cancer free for the rest of my life and hope that I don’t need to make a very awkward “Hey guys, it’s back” post.
- What’s my current health look like? I’m 6’1 and roughly 285lbs.
I’ve gained weight… about 60-70lbs and my liver is fatty. I’m actively losing weight at this time but with the help of the weight loss medication (infamous OZEMPIC).
- Relationship: I am officially married as of Jan. 18th 2026. We have been together for 3-years and agreed to marry earlier if my cancer returned.
The partner I was with when I was diagnosed is no longer my partner. We broke up about 1 year after my diagnosis. To be honest, she took very good care of me when I needed her the most. I’ll always appreciate her for that.
- Mental Health: I’ve always had anxiety and depression. I think it’s about the same, maybe even somewhat improved since pre-diagnosis.Two Pros of a cancer diagnosis:
- I have people in my life I never would have had without this diagnosis. Paige (my cancer mom) and Ben (my cancer dad) have been on speed-dial since I met them in my colon cancer support group 5 years ago.
- There’s no experience that will make you realize how precious life is than genuinely thinking you will die soon (within the next few years).
Some shout-outs: My wife, who will always be here for me. My Mom, my step-dad and brother who will always be here for me. Paige + Ben who will always be here for me. Tanner and Sarah - Friends that I made in my support group who were taken by cancer. My best friends Amir, Jason, Richard, Jess, Steve, Deb who will always be here for me.
Well, I don’t know what else to add. You can ask any questions and I’ll do my best to answer. I stream on Twitch occasionally so you can definitely ask questions there as well. https://www.twitch.tv/nursedaveith
TL;DR: I dismissed blood in my stool for years thinking it was hemorrhoids. It was an unchecked polyp that grew cancer.