Where We Live: Assist Travis Starnes combat cancer – KOIN.com

for up until age 50. Colorectal cancer is the 4th most-common cancer in Oregon.”Due to the fact that of my age, this was not something that my medical professional had actually ever talked with me about, “Travis discussed. He was identified in November after telling his doctor about uncommon bleeding. The cancer has actually spread to his liver, requiring him to go through many surgical treatments and chemotherapy.”Mentally, it was tough– and it

still is. I have great days and bad days, psychologically, “he stated. Travis has actually required time off from his pipe-fitting task. He has insurance coverage however the costs are gradually accumulating. His household, like many others, developed a GoFundMe page and have actually been holding fundraisers to assist Starnes with the expenses. His mother, Robyn Dunbar, said,” We just desire to do all we can to bring that assistance in.”She and her other half, James Dunbar, own

Portland’s Regional Art Store. James created an original oil painting of Mt. Hood and all profits will go to Travis’s chemo. Other regional artists made”Battle Cancer”shirts and hoodies that are offered on Etsy. Robyn and James will also be at the Vancouver Farmers Market when it opens later in March. James said they will contribute 10%of all their sales toward Travis’s treatment. The

rate of colorectal cancer among younger people is increasing, according Travis’s doctor. Travis stated he wishes to raise awareness about the symptoms and the advantages of early screening. He has a baby in your home who is nearly 19 months old whom he wants to view grow up. “All of us desire the very same thing,”he stated.”All of us wish to see the opposite of this.”Follow Travis’s story These are the symptoms and signs of colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society: A modification in bowel routines, such as diarrhea, constipation, or narrowing of the stool, that lasts for more than a few days A sensation that you need to have a bowel movement that’s not eased by having one Rectal bleeding with bright red blood Blood in the stool, which may make the stool look dark brown or black Constraining or abdominal(stomach)pain Weakness and fatigue Unintentional weight loss Colorectal cancers can typically bleed into the gastrointestinal tract. In some cases the blood can be seen in the stool or make it look darker, but typically the stool looks normal. But in time, the blood loss can develop and can lead to low red cell counts(anemia).

Sometimes the very first indication of colorectal cancer is a blood test showing a low red blood cell

count. Some people may have indications that the cancer has actually spread to the liver with a big liver felt on examination, jaundice( yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes ), or problem breathing from cancer spread to the lungs. Much of these symptoms can be caused by conditions aside from colorectal cancer, such as infection, piles,or irritable