Tom Contos, an avid runner, began experiencing rectal bleeding in March. Initially, he suspected it was related to exercise and chose to ignore the issue. However, as the bleeding persisted for weeks, his concern grew. Despite struggling with health coverage after being fired from a job at Northwestern University, Tom stated that he wouldn’t pay for medical care related to this issue.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/12/20/colonoscopy-polyp-bill-northwestern-chicago