How Is Her Battle with Colon Cancer Going?

Criscilla Anderson, the 42-year-old dancer, actress, reality TV star and wife of famous country singer Coffee Anderson is fighting stage-4 colon cancer and is leaving no stone unturned to defeat it.

Criscilla was first diagnosed with stage-4 colon cancer in 2018 but she achieved NED (no evidence disease) status in 2021. Unfortunately, the cancer returned in the early months of 2022, and Criscilla has been fighting ever since.

Following the return of cancer in her lymph nodes, the TV star in an interview with People:

"The thing with cancer is that the chances of it returning are very, very high. That's why it's always been important for me to not only celebrate all the victories, but prepare my mind for a bad scan, which takes us right back to the drawing board. It's almost like I have to treat the cancer like a chronic disease."

What is colon cancer?

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine). Generally, it occurs in older adults, but it can happen to anyone and at any age.

Colon cancer starts as a small benign (non-cancerous) polyps that get formed inside the colon, but over time, some of the polyps grow and become colon cancers.

What are the major symptoms of colon cancer?

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer can include:

• rectal bleeding
• changes in bowel habits
• persistent stomach pain and discomfort
• gas and cramps
• change in the consistency of your stool
• rapid weight loss

While many people experience no signs of colon cancer in the early stages, others might experience multiple symptoms at once. It's important to note that when these signs and symptoms appear, they can vary depending on the size of the tumor and location in the intestine.