In 2023, Susan Schmidt, a 47-year-old mother of two from Australia, received life-changing news that no parent ever wants to hear:
she had been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. The devastating diagnosis came after months of symptoms that Susan initially overlooked.
A delay she hopes others can learn from. Today, she is determined to share her story, raise awareness about the often-taboo topic of bowel health, and support others facing similar struggles