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Mom Fights Stage 3 Cancer, Advocates for Early Screenings

3/15/2026

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Marisa Peters, a 44-year-old mother from Los Angeles, was misdiagnosed for years before being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
She underwent chemotherapy and surgery as part of extensive treatment.
Peters founded the BE SEEN nonprofit to raise awareness and advocate for early intervention.
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50, underscoring the need for timely screenings starting at age 45.

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Story summary

Marisa Peters, a 44-year-old mother from Los Angeles, was misdiagnosed for years before being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
She underwent chemotherapy and surgery as part of extensive treatment.
Peters founded the BE SEEN nonprofit to raise awareness and advocate for early intervention.
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50, underscoring the need for timely screenings starting at age 45.