"I am making it a point to make it more common for people to talk about the importance of this lifesaving test."
When Elaine Griffin noticed changes in her bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, and increased fatigue, she knew something was wrong. A colonoscopy and CT scan revealed a 95% obstruction, leading to a colorectal cancer diagnosis just months before her 45th birthday.
With expert care at the Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, Elaine underwent colorectal surgery to remove part of her sigmoid colon and rectum, followed by three months of chemotherapy. Thanks to early intervention and a dedicated medical team, she is now cancer-free and committed to raising awareness about the importance of colonoscopies and early screening.
Elaine’s journey is a powerful reminder that early detection saves lives. Since her diagnosis, over 1,400 people have completed their colonoscopies because of her advocacy.
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