Peter, a middle-aged software engineer, seemed to live his life in fast-forward between relentless coding and pressing deadlines. He was constantly glued to the endless scripts on his screen, rarely stepping away from the comfort of his swivel chair.

His dietary habits and lifestyle mirrored that of a typical urban professional: fast food rich in fats and sugars but low in fiber was almost a staple at every meal, and exercise was virtually non-existent.

Over time, his weight crept up silently, and his waistline gradually expanded. At first, Peter didn't pay much attention to the subtle physiological changes. He often felt tired, attributing it to the normal response to long hours of work. But gradually, he started noticing changes in his bowel habits and occasional discomfort in his abdomen. 

Initially, he thought it was just temporary indigestion, but then, he began to realize that something wasn't quite right in the restroom. He noticed a few drops of bright red blood on the toilet paper, which brought a twinge of anxiety. This anxiety grew as his weight loss became an unexplained phenomenon. Despite not cutting back on his diet, he was losing weight.

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