When Lucie Morris-Marr left the hospital on November 7, 2019, her world had changed forever. The journalist and mother of two was diagnosed with stage-four bowel cancer, a discovery that began a long fight for survival — and an awakening about what may have caused it.

Her doctors found the disease had spread to her liver. Searching for answers, Lucie began reading studies that linked processed meats — bacon, sausages, ham — to bowel cancer. The World Health Organization had already warned that just 50 grams a day could raise the risk by 18 percent. For her, the realization was chilling.

After enduring years of treatment, including chemotherapy, multiple surgeries, and finally a liver transplant, Lucie survived. But her view of food — and life — changed forever. She no longer eats processed meat and urges others to reduce their intake.

Lucie now campaigns for clearer labeling and stronger health regulations, arguing that “the number of deaths linked to processed meat is unacceptable.” Her story is both a warning and a call for awareness — proof that knowledge and courage can save lives.