03/23/2026
When CHRISTUS Children's Pediatrician Dr. Sky Izadoost was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023, it came as a complete shock. She had no family history and almost no warning signs. Symptoms went on for a week before a conversation with a friend led to the tests that changed everything.
Today, Dr. Sky is two years cancer-free, and her experience has reshaped the way she cares for patients and their families.
As a pediatrician, she’s always cared deeply about children, but walking through her own health journey gave her an even deeper understanding of what families carry behind the scenes.
It is this passion that has led Dr. Sky to encourage others to listen to their bodies and to advocate for their health. Colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, and she wants people to know that speaking up about symptoms and getting screened when it’s time can make all the difference.
Texas Hospital Association