Ashley Robinson, 35, experienced severe stomach issues months before his wedding, losing 26 pounds in just a week. Despite this, doctors dismissed his symptoms, attributing them to stress.
A chef from Dacorum, Hertfordshire, Robinson first noticed significant blood in his bowel movements two months before his wedding. When he contacted his GP, he was told it wasn’t serious. As his condition worsened, he visited A&E, mentioning a family history of colon cancer, but doctors assured him he was too young.
After his wedding, his health deteriorated, and despite multiple calls to his GP, he was told it was likely hemorrhoids. His wife, Jasmin, eventually demanded doctors see him. A colonoscopy then revealed a tumor the size of an orange in his colon.
The diagnosis—stage four bowel cancer that had spread to his liver—was devastating. Robinson described it as a crushing blow, especially for his wife, who was heartbroken by the news. He now urges others to push for answers when their health concerns are dismissed.
