04/01/2026
Sometimes taking care of your health can’t wait, even in the hardest seasons of life. 💙
Even after the unexpected loss of her husband of 50 years, Trudy Carey kept her routine colon cancer screening. That decision helped her find cancer early, and allowed St. Vincent surgeon Dr. Barry McKenzie to remove the cancer through a robotic-assisted procedure, allowing Trudy to recover more quickly.
Colon cancer often has no warning signs. Screening saves lives. If you’re 45 or older, or at higher risk, talk with your doctor about when and how to get screened.
Taking care of yourself matters. And you don’t have to wait to feel sick to take action.
Get the full story here: https://news.intermountainhealth.org/despite-unexpected-loss-of-spouse-billings-woman-prioritizes-health-and-life-saving-colon-cancer-screening-at-intermountain-health-st-vincent-regional-hospital/