33-year-old Joel Ridsdale, battling stage four bowel cancer, urges early medical tests and screenings.

33-year-old Joel Ridsdale, battling stage four bowel cancer, urges everyone to follow recommended medical tests and screenings to catch potential problems early. Ridsdale's cancer might have been avoided, as he initially hesitated to get tested due to a fear of needles for a genetic condition linked to certain cancers at younger ages. After moving to Perth and experiencing severe stomach pain, his cancer was detected, initially thought to be appendicitis.

May 27, 2024
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