Looking back, Krystal realized that her body had been warning her for months. The signs were there, but they seemed small, easy to overlook — especially for someone trying to balance work, motherhood, and daily life.
She listed several symptoms that, in hindsight, were early signs of bowel cancer:
- Persistent abdominal pain and cramping
- Unexplained fatigue, which she attributed to being a “busy mom”
- Irregular bowel movements that she thought were due to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Night sweats, which she blamed on the warm Australian weather
- Occasional bloating and discomfort after meals
As Krystal later shared, “Never in a million years did I think that I would have something this cruel in my body. Cancer hurts — literally.”
A Mother’s Final Message
In her final months, Krystal used her remaining strength to speak openly about her experience. She wanted others to know how quickly things can change — and how vital early detection is.
She set up a GoFundMe page to help support her young son, Maison, and to raise awareness about the disease that took her life far too soon.
“I ignored the pain because I thought I was too young and too healthy,” she said. “Please, don’t do the same. Listen to your body. Don’t wait.”
