https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/bloodstroke/Recent content in bloodstroke on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 10 May 2026 04:46:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/woman-mistakes-colon-cancer-symptoms-for-menopause/Sun, 10 May 2026 04:46:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/woman-mistakes-colon-cancer-symptoms-for-menopause/Natalie Hushin, 54, from Runcorn, Cheshire, initially thought her bloating and stomach discomfort were simply menopause-related. However, after noticing blood—described as “speckled”—in her stool amid ongoing constipation, she sought medical advice. This led to a colonoscopy diagnosis of colon cancer in June 2025. Following the diagnosis, Natalie underwent a grueling 10.5-hour surgery in July 2025 to remove the tumour and affected lymph nodes. Between September and December, she completed six rounds of chemotherapy.