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Hearing ‘It’s Bowel Cancer’ at 26 with Jess Thompson

Hearing ‘It’s Bowel Cancer’ at 26 with Jess Thompson

The Cyclist vor 10 Monaten

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We sit down with the incredible Jess Thompson, who was diagnosed
with bowel cancer at just 26 years old. What started as a gut
feeling that something wasn’t right led to a diagnosis that gave
her only one to two years to live.

Jess walks us through her journey, the symptoms she pushed for
answers on, navigating a healthcare system that didn’t always
take her seriously, going through chemo and major surgery, and
what it felt like to stare death in the face. She shares the
moment she was told she was in remission and how that changed her
relationship with her body, her priorities, and her sense of
purpose.

But Jess’s story doesn’t end there. Shortly after celebrating
being cancer free, her partner was diagnosed with an inoperable
brain tumour. She opens up about how they processed this
together, what resilience looks like now, and the lessons she
carries forward every day.

This conversation is raw, grounding, and full of courage.

It’s a reminder that listening to your body can save your life,
and that even in the darkest moments, there can still be light.

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