Jessica's symptoms were considered 'food poisoning'. The truth left him 'in a state of disbelief'
A young woman who struggles with months of excruciating stomach pain that is considered “food poisoning” discovers that she actually has stage four colon cancer. Jessica Thompson, from New Zealand, was looking “very healthy” when she started experiencing severe cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jessica’s cancer journey For more Health & Wellness related news and videos, check out Health & Wellness >> But every time she sees a doctor, the 26-year-old claims her symptoms are caused by “food poisoning” or “gastro ticks”. However, the sales associate knew something was wrong when the cramps became unbearable, forcing him to call an ambulance for fear he would lose consciousness from the pain. By the time he was diagnosed with the rare condition in March, doctors found a 2cm cancerous tumor blocking half of his large intestine. Jessica Thompson’s symptoms were dismissed as food poisoning. Credit: Jessica Thompson “I clearly remember hearing the C-word