Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://ar-c.org/video/DRIZCFNNi6G.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Life Lessons From Young Colon Cancer Patients [wtWiNhJeWHG] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT What is it like to be diagnosed with colon cancer in your 20s, 30s, or 40s? In this episode of Life Lessons, five young adults share how early-onset colon cancer reshaped their lives, careers, and finances. They reveal the overlooked symptoms and the costs — both financial and emotional — that come with a disease few expect at their age, and they share the lessons they've learned about resilience and health. 00:00 – Introduction 01:05 – Life Before Cancer 02:11 – Diagnosis 06:36 – Career Cost 08:13 – Financial Cost 09:58 – Physical Toll 12:14 – Mental Health 13:53 – Social Cost 15:56 – Looking Ahead 18:32 – Credits Read more from Business Insider's investigation into how young cancer is reshaping lives — and our healthcare system: Read "Young cancer is rising. What does that mean for you?": ------------------------------------------------------ #cancer #cancersurvivor #cancerawareness #youngpeople #LifeLessons MORE LIFE LESSONS VIDEOS: Life Lessons From Senior Athletes Who Started Competing Late In Life Money Lessons From Self-Made Millionaires Who Retired In Their 30s Life Lessons From 100-Year-Old Americans Who Didn't Expect To Live So Long Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: EyMa08GIRt7 4WVdgPRyS3I D2wJpK2EkTB VOI9H5iJTgz LIhWkS3XD3j E7WdiffH7gg fO5ZQxqu6R2
What is it like to be diagnosed with colon cancer in your 20s, 30s, or 40s? In this episode of Life Lessons, five young adults share how early-onset colon cancer reshaped their lives, careers, and finances. They reveal the overlooked symptoms and the costs — both financial and emotional — that come with a disease few expect at their age, and they share the lessons they've learned about resilience and health. 00:00 – Introduction 01:05 – Life Before Cancer 02:11 – Diagnosis 06:36 – Career Cost 08:13 – Financial Cost 09:58 – Physical Toll 12:14 – Mental Health 13:53 – Social Cost 15:56 – Looking Ahead 18:32 – Credits Read more from Business Insider's investigation into how young cancer is reshaping lives — and our healthcare system: Read "Young cancer is rising. What does that mean for you?": ------------------------------------------------------ #cancer #cancersurvivor #cancerawareness #youngpeople #LifeLessons MORE LIFE LESSONS VIDEOS: Life Lessons From Senior Athletes Who Started Competing Late In Life Money Lessons From Self-Made Millionaires Who Retired In Their 30s Life Lessons From 100-Year-Old Americans Who Didn't Expect To Live So Long Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: EyMa08GIRt7 4WVdgPRyS3I D2wJpK2EkTB VOI9H5iJTgz LIhWkS3XD3j E7WdiffH7gg fO5ZQxqu6R2