An active 45-year-old man couldn't sit or use the bathroom without pain. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.
A 45-year-old man shares his experience of being diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer after initially experiencing no symptoms. The story emphasizes the importance of regular screenings and having a primary care physician.
Why it matters
It serves as a health awareness piece highlighting that even active, healthy-seeming individuals can be at risk for serious conditions like colon cancer.
Randy League, 46, learned he had a symptomless, genetic predisposition for colon cancer. Randy League Randy League, 46, lived an active lifestyle and had no colon cancer symptoms. One night, he woke up with a sharp pain and struggled to use the bathroom for months. He was diagnosed with colon cancer and Lynch syndrome, a genetic predisposition for cancer. From a young age, Randy League loved being on his feet — one of the best habits for reducing cancer risk . He played football and basketball in high school, which he continued to do throughout his adulthood. "I enjoy playing golf, I enjoy any sports and just being outdoors, walking the dogs," League, 46, told Business Insider. The production manager at a commercial printing company in Columbus, Ohio, League was also kept busy by being in charge of maintenance for the whole building and three separate departments.
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