Mom, 36, with Stage 4 Colon Cancer Was Charged More for Life-Saving Colonoscopy Because She Was Under 45
(www.yahoo.com)https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mom-colon-cancer-diagnosis-delayed-221506926.htmlHeather Candrilli, 36, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in May 2024
She had to pay more out-of-pocket for the preventive procedure, which was not covered by insurance because she was under 45
She has since undergone 20 rounds of chemotherapy and is awaiting a liver transplant
Heather Candrilli of Staten Island, New York, had been suffering from bloating and abdominal pain for years but attributed her symptoms to her diet or the effects of childbirth.
“The terrible thing about this is when you’re about that age, you’re busy raising a family, and the last thing you’re going to be thinking about is yourself,” her husband Cory Candrilli told SI Live.
The 36-year-old was tested for celiac disease and Crohn’s disease, but she wasn’t able to undergo a preventive colonoscopy right away; she would have to pay more for the procedure because she was under 45. It wasn’t until later — after an ultrasound detected something on her liver — that doctors had Heather undergo a colonoscopy.
During the procedure, doctors discovered a tumor, which had already started spreading through her body.
Heather was ultimately diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in May 2024.
Heather’s now working with the transplant team at New York University Langone Health, hoping to get a liver transplant. Cory — a disabled U.S. Army combat veteran — said his wife is a natural caretaker and praised her for the positive spirit she’s kept throughout her difficult journey.
Through it all, she remains positive. "I am awaiting a donor match for a liver and hope to find a match soon!"
lots of young ppl are getting cancers, gee i wonder why that is? her hubby is a veteran probably he "infected" her with depleted uranium poisoning via the sexual relations or maybe she has it from the vaxx. who knows? i hope she makes it but she sounds like she is fucked. once cancer starts to spread thats a tough cookie to contain.
btw, look it up depleted uranium contamination. many ppl that served in the iraqi and afghani wars are poisoned with depleted uranium since the bullets that they used there were made from material
