Young woman cancer-free after undergoing the UK’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer

The video transcript narrates a personal journey through the diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer. It begins with the individual noticing changes in bowel habits and experiencing bloating and pain. After consulting a GP and undergoing various tests, including a colonoscopy, the diagnosis of bowel cancer with liver spread is confirmed. Despite the grim prognosis, the individual remains determined and hopeful, undergoing treatment and eventually becoming cancer-free. The narrative emphasizes the importance of early detection, emotional resilience, and the impact of medical interventions.

What prompted the narrator to consult a GP?

• A family history of cancer

• Changes in bowel habits and bloating

• A recommendation from a friend

• A routine health check-up

What did the stool sample test reveal?

• Normal results

• Presence of a virus

• Low iron levels

• High levels of blood

What was discovered during the colonoscopy?

• An infection

• A clear bowel

• A blockage in the bowel

• A benign polyp

How did the narrator initially react to the cancer diagnosis?

• With acceptance of the prognosis

• By seeking a second opinion

• By refusing to believe the prognosis

• With immediate acceptance of treatment

What was the initial prognosis given to the narrator?

• Complete recovery

• Prolonging life rather than a cure

• No treatment needed

• Immediate surgery

What significant treatment did the narrator undergo?

• Chemotherapy only

• Radiation therapy

• Liver transplant

• No treatment

What is the narrator's outlook on their condition after treatment?

• Pessimistic about the future

• Uncertain about the treatment's effectiveness

• Hopeful for a cure

• Indifferent to the outcome