Hearing ‘It’s Bowel Cancer’ at 26 with Jess Thompson
The Cyclist25 Marras 2025

Hearing ‘It’s Bowel Cancer’ at 26 with Jess Thompson

We sit down with the incredible Jess Thompson, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 26 years old. What started as a gut feeling that something wasn’t right led to a diagnosis that gave her only one to two years to live.

Jess walks us through her journey, the symptoms she pushed for answers on, navigating a healthcare system that didn’t always take her seriously, going through chemo and major surgery, and what it felt like to stare death in the face. She shares the moment she was told she was in remission and how that changed her relationship with her body, her priorities, and her sense of purpose.

But Jess’s story doesn’t end there. Shortly after celebrating being cancer free, her partner was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. She opens up about how they processed this together, what resilience looks like now, and the lessons she carries forward every day.

This conversation is raw, grounding, and full of courage.
It’s a reminder that listening to your body can save your life, and that even in the darkest moments, there can still be light.

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