Woman diagnosed with cancer after minor symptoms: "Couldn't believe it"
Candace Tucker, a Texas woman, was diagnosed with Stage II rectal cancer after experiencing mild digestive issues. Initially attributing her symptoms to a new diet, she underwent a colonoscopy that confirmed her cancer diagnosis. Tucker is currently undergoing chemotherapy and remains focused on maintaining normalcy for her family during treatment.
- ▪Candace Tucker noticed unusual bowel movements and blood in her stool but initially dismissed them as dietary changes.
- ▪After a colonoscopy, she was diagnosed with Stage II rectal cancer and began treatment immediately.
- ▪Her oncologist emphasized the importance of addressing any lasting gastrointestinal symptoms promptly.
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HealthWatch A Texas woman thought her new diet was causing digestive issues. Doctors found cancer: "I couldn't believe it" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen May 30, 2026 / 8:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Candace Tucker spent a lot of time thinking about cancer.
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