Diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 33, months after losing his mom to it. Dr. Marshall Anthony Jr. shares his story. For Season 6 of Science Will Win, we're doing something new: alongside the weekly audio episodes, we're sharing full-length video conversations between host Dr. Raven Baxter — a molecular biologist and science educator — and her guests, with more context and more of the story than the audio alone can hold. This season looks at how our understanding of cancer is evolving and how the science community is working to meet today's biggest challenges. In this first video episode, Raven talks with her longtime friend Dr. Marshall Anthony Jr. about his diagnosis with early-onset colorectal cancer — one of the fastest-growing cancers in adults under 50 — at age 33, just months after losing his mother to the same disease. Marshall walks through the subtle GI symptoms he almost dismissed, the family history that led his primary care provider to recommend earlier screening, and the colonoscopy that changed everything; the subtotal colectomy that followed and the quality-of-life tradeoffs that shaped his treatment; grieving his mother, a layoff, and a cancer diagnosis colliding within the same few months; and what he'd tell anyone else — trust a primary care provider you can be honest with, let family history move up your screening timeline, and advocate for yourself when symptoms don't match your age. This conversation is raw, honest, and urgent. If you or someone you love thinks cancer only happens later in life, this episode is for you. If Marshall's story resonates, share it — and if you've been putting off a doctor's visit, just go. Timestamps 00:00 – The Moment Everything Changed / Season 6 Intro 02:34 – Meet Marshall 07:22 – Family History & Being Told to Get Screened Early 12:53 – First Symptoms and Denial 19:06 – Grief, Stress, and Delaying Care 22:02 – Colonoscopy Day 30:29 – "We Found Cancer": Diagnosis and Staging 37:18 – Why Colon Cancer Is Rising in Young Adults 41:25 – Surgery, Treatment, and Why Early Detection Saves Lives 48:57 – Recovery, Healing, and the Power of Community Want more? Listen to the Science Will Win audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.podtrac.com/uw9bguet Season 6 of Science Will Win is created by Pfizer and hosted by Dr. Raven Baxter. It's produced by Acast Creative Studios. Hosts in this podcast series were compensated for their time. Follow Pfizer: https://facebook.com/Pfizer X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/pfizer Instagram: https://instagram.com/Pfizer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pfizer *Cancer symptoms vary. Speak with your doctor if you suspect you are experiencing cancer symptoms. Cancer treatment claims are highly individualized and developed in consultation with a healthcare provider. Medical/MeSH terms: 'Colorectal Neoplasms', 'Early-Onset Cancer', 'Colectomy', 'Patient Narratives' #earlyonsetcancer #getscreened #colorectalcancer #sciencewillwin

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