Due to an internet connection issue, you'll notice frequent video freezes during this interview. Thankfully, the audio remained clear. We chose not to re-record because we didn't want to lose the realness, depth, and spontaneity of this extraordinary conversation.Please share this interview with your friends and family. Marisa's symptoms were not initially recognized as colorectal cancer, and that delay profoundly impacted her life. Her story could help someone recognize the warning signs earlier, advocate for themselves or a loved one, and potentially save a life.Summary:When was the last time you talked about your poop?It may feel uncomfortable, but this conversation could save your life.When Marisa Peters began experiencing symptoms, colorectal cancer wasn't even on her doctors' radar. She was young, healthy, and didn't fit the profile they expected. That assumption could have cost her life.One doctor finally recognized the warning signs and started treatment. After 11 months of treatment, Marisa survived—and turned her experience into a mission to help others.Today, through BE SEEN, she is raising awareness about colorectal cancer symptoms, prevention, screening, and the life-saving conversations too many people avoid.I thought I knew something about colorectal cancer. I was wrong. I learned so much during this conversation. Colorectal cancer is often preventable. There are symptoms to recognize, family health conversations that matter, and screening options that could save lives.Please don't keep this conversation to yourself. Watch it. Share it. You never know who may recognize a symptom, ask one more question, or seek care because of what they learned today.Marisa Peters is a young-onset Stage IIIb rectal cancer survivor, author, public speaker, producer, vocalist, music artist, and proud mom of three boys. After years of having her symptoms dismissed, she founded BE SEEN with a clear mission: to eradicate deaths from colorectal cancer through awareness, access, and a community of care, especially for those diagnosed at a young age.Marisa has been featured in The New York Times, Today, and U.S. News & World Report, and has appeared on NBC, ABC, FOX, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. A former Broadway vocalist, she continues to perform and advocate at major sporting and awareness events nationwide while receiving her care through UCLA Health.Learn more:https://beseen.care/https://beseen.care/podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/beseen.care/https://www.instagram.com/mopetersshow/https://www.tiktok.com/@beseen.care_______________________________________Hilary's Website: https://www.gettingrealwithhilary.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GettingRealWithHilary Spotify: https://shorturl.at/pQY68 iTunes: https://shorturl.at/qyTZ3 BBS Radio: https://bbsradio.com/thegettingrealwithhilaryshowE360tv: bit.ly/TGRWHS#HilaryBurns #GettingRealWithHilary #TheGettingRealWithHilaryShow #MarisaPeters #ColorectalCancer #RectalCancer #ColonCancer #ColonCancerAwareness #CancerAwareness #CancerPrevention #EarlyDetection #CancerSurvivor #YoungOnsetCancer #Stage3Cancer #BeSeen #HealthAwareness #PreventiveHealthcare #ScreeningSavesLives #KnowTheSigns #GutHealth #DigestiveHealth #Colonoscopy #Polyps #MedicalAwareness #PublicHealth #Wellness #SurvivorStory #HealthEducation #CancerSupport #FamilyHealth #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareAwareness #UCLAHealth #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #SaveLives #Podcast #HealthPodcast #WomensHealth #MensHealth