Doctors Said It Was ANXIETY But It Was CANCER! - Melissa | Stomach Cancer | The Patient Story

[@jedison3414]

By doing this video, you may have saved someone’s life. Thanks so much for sharing your story!

[@melissawall6470]

❤

[@ThePatientStory]

we truly hope so!

[@NurseVickyVic]

What an inspiration! My husband just diagnosed with lung cancer. I praying for his healing and his mental health. To God be the glory.

[@tanyacurtis8172]

Thank you for sharing your story may you stay cancer free. May you & your family have a very special Christmas I'm so glad your faith & your families faith in Our Father in Heaven did not falter & got you & your family all through your cancer .

[@elidae2018]

​@@melissawall6470Melissa. I have been with the same problems for the past year. I had the H. Pylori and they gave me an the treatment but I never got tested again. I've been experiencing nausea, a lot stomachache, and I don't have appetite either. They did an endoscopy last year and they found I have stomach polyps and a hiatal hernia. I also have acid reflux and my esophagus was damaged bc of it so they found an ulcer in it. On Monday I have an appointment with my internist. She sent me to do labs and they found blood in my heces. That is the first time in my life it happens. I'm 57 years old. My mom died of colon cancer. I was wondering if you have any advice for me like what kind of questions should I ask my internist on Monday. I'm kind of shaken off when I saw this video bc it's exactly what I'm going through. I haven't told my sons and I'm divorcing my husband, but he's the only one who knows about my health issues. Thank you Melissa. God bless you, give you health and strength in your journey. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@massiahofLA]

That massage therapist is a better doctor than the actual doctors 🙃

[@melissawall6470]

She is awesome

[@tonyasmith2632]

Some of my clients tell me this as well. I have been a massage therapist for 16 years

[@barbaragremaud3499]

Yes!

[@AthletesAlchemy]

Usually are

[@rebeccajones2971]

My son was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer stage 4 ! Most people make it 17 -24 months. He’s been through all the treatments and is still in remission ! Praise God for his healing ❤️‍🩹 powers! Praying 🙏 for you and your family God is so awesome! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@betsyr4724]

My mom had a glioblastoma way back in 94/95. No real treatments then. Good to hear your son was able to get help.

[@Нфт-ц8и]

God bless your family ❤

[@kasualbeauty309]

I had a friend die in 2012 from a glioblastoma

[@Lynnda86]

My beloved Aunt Suzie was diagnosed as "crazy/ bipolar/psychotic, etc" in the mid 80's. She'd been in and out of hospitals (mental) for 3 years. Then a scan showed stage 4 glioblastoma as well as a lemon size tumor in her brain. They gave her 9 months with surgery. After her neurosurgery, she developed a deadly bacterial infection and was in ICU for weeks. They wanted to remove her from medical and Life support. We had people praying everywhere. Because she was so sick, they didn't start chemo. She lived for over 30 years!! And passed away 6 years ago after being a huge testimony to hundreds of other people, including myself!!!

[@betsyr4724]

@@Lynnda86 Wow

[@CristinaIsKingKali]

'Doctors not listening' is a dangerous pattern that is prominent in too many cancer stories.

[@missdiagnosis2530]

It’s sad!

[@lovelysosweet8386]

Exactly

[@kathimichalopoulos]

@@CristinaIsKingKali I totally agree Cristina the throw away comment of women suffering from ANXIETY.....I wonder WHO could be the cause.......

[@MommaGriffin1]

Yes you are correct and it’s sad at the least.

[@JOHNTHEWHISK]

It is hardly just cancer cases. I have a heart arrhythmia that can be very bad at times, and for four years, doctors gaslit me and told me i was imagining it all, leaving me to suffer horrible symptoms every day for four years. it is beyond shameful how doctors treat females as hypochondriacs or anxiety cases when they report physical issues. women are being neglected. no excuse.

[@Pakalani03]

What a lovely woman, and so positive. Melissa has turned her cancer into a blessing and helped others who need her on their journey. I hope she lives to see all of her kids marry and have children. Keep smiling your beautiful smile.

[@phyllishannah7203]

She is a beautiful soul ❤

[@kathimichalopoulos]

I wiĺl keep you in my prayers Melissa xxx

[@ThePatientStory]

she's amazing!

[@tammyr3255]

❤🙏god bless this sweet woman

[@tammyr3255]

So very sorry 🙏

[@ScottsdaleSushi]

I hope you went back to the doctor who called you a 'hypochondriac' - and show him your CANCER paperwork. they deserve to be uncomfortable - & realize women DO get more serious illnesses when the usual stuff doesn't work.

[@ScottsdaleSushi]

(Melissa, you look so gorgeous in the burgundy evening gown - what a lovely couple you two are!)

[@lmcdonough2293]

You’re a warrior! Stay strong and keep the faith. ❤

[@annabella558]

I plan to go back to those 2 who said I was having anxiety when it was Atrial Fibrillation and lung and liver metastases.

[@ShoppingEmail-dr1fs]

so many women are just gaslighted by that 'anxiety' thing. PERSISTENT symptoms need investigating. rule them out. then call it psychological. I was told I needed a holiday and I had thyroid disease - nearly died from heart issues. so angry about it. ok now but still... didn't bother to test me - a simple blood test. Thyroid storm is so dangerous.

[@kateswayne1708]

Drs are humans who get it wrong all the time! Some just don't have the time for their patients and are motivated by $. While other Drs just make honest to God mistakes. It's up to you, me, and all of us to push for our health issues and get the answers we deserve! ❤ Best of luck to you!

[@johnwinston1499]

Get better Melissa, god is there when no one else is

[@ThePatientStory]

❤❤❤

[@tammylargent8543]

Amen! Beautiful words to comfort her.

[@user-yv8cn3ot4g]

So true and well said. Don't forget Mother Marry.

[@aleksandrac1640]

@@ThePatientStoryI hope you will be able to fight this disease for many more years, Mellisa. I went to Mayo Clinic in MA to discover what antibiotic can kill my bacteria ! They are doing antibiotics resistance sensitivity test there during endoscopy .

[@KiwikimNZ]

Comments like “this woman is a hypochondriac” is such a damaging statement which follows a person through their medical journey. Drs read comments like this and already have an already way of looking at and judging a patient. When drs do not listen, or do not look outside the square, people die, simple. I am a nurse and see the damage that drs do when they dismiss their patients. We all have a need to be heard and cared about. I wish this brave lady all the very best, this diagnoses is grim and devastating and so hard for anyone to get their head around. I’m so sorry that you received this diagnoses, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story, which will help to educate others or help others not feel so alone. You made me cry, I wish I had the power to take it all away for you. ❤ sending my love and thoughts to you xx🐝❤️🌈🙏⭐️🌸

[@aimeeparks1350]

And it happens so often 💔 bless this lady she is so strong

[@KiwikimNZ]

@ it happens all the time, I hear more negative feedback from people than positive things. Being a nurse people want to tell me about their experiences and so tend to vent to me or tell me of how is a great Dr or how the nurses were wonderful etc. I am so ashamed of my profession as a health care provider, we are falling you all and it is not good enough. I can say that every single patient I have ever had I put 110 percent into their care. It’s not like we are just serving people in a shop, we are dealing with real lives here, physical pain, distress, emotions, family and facial worries, a whole bunch of things come through that door when a person isn’t well and feels vulnerable. It’s peoples lives and I take what I do very seriously. Have I made every patient have a great experience, maybe not, I’m sure I’ve been a bit dismissive of busy or didn’t seem profession or not on the ball or whatever, I’m not perfect . But I have also never made one error in 25 years. X

[@pjs12]

You are so spot on correct about the Medical Notes that Drs write FOLLOWING YOUAND THIS EFFECTS OTHER DRS OPINION OF YOU! Theres a Fine line between entering the Word Hypocondiac into a pts medical chart when the Dr many times Just Does Not Have the KNOWLEDGE in order to even Know what Tests to Order--And due to many Drs EGOS WOULD NEVER ADMIT THIS- It then DETRIMENTALLY affects the pts care and Ultimately their LONGEVITY. The word Hypochondriac is THE SUBJECTIVE OPINION OF THE DR AND IN MY OPINION IS ACTUALLY NEGLIGENT TO ENTER THAT INTO ANY PTS CHARTBECAUSE IT MOST DEFINITELY AFFECT THEIR FUTURE CARE!

[@michelewilson8535]

Yessss... it does. They judge the hell out of you 🤦🤷🤦

[@eunicemalatji-t8t]

Praise the Lord you won the battle .May you stay blessed and protected

[@barbarameehan113]

That upsets me that the Dr. said it was anxiety, etc. My heart goes out to you.❤

[@taramcdonough3599]

if you have stomach cancer pls look into H Pylori as the root cause and Ch Candida eric bakker naturopath vds on how to cure h pylori. Also, keto diet, carnivore diet & long fast for healing the body from cancer. Ch Dr Mindy pelz vds on cancer, heavy metal detox, fasting and Ch Dr jason fung vds on cancer & fasting (he has a book on cancer & fasting). library will have books on heavy metal detox, liver detox, cancer & fasting, fasting, keto diet & carnivore diet.

[@JOHNTHEWHISK]

this is a global problem. male doctors, even female doctors, writing off female patients as having anxiety when they come in with physical issues. it's unbelievable this happens in 2024 nearly 2025

[@ThePatientStory]

so glad she finally got answers!

[@melissapoole8580]

1- I am so glad you are surviving. 2- I cried with you when you said you surrendered in the shower. The shower is one of the few places I can truly talk to God with nobody around. 3- Thank you for sharing your story, I am off to read the book of James as soon as I get a break at work. My heart and prayers are with you.

[@Ajb897]

I'm a GI nurse I will be sure from this point forward to educate my patients on the importance of receiving a Negative H Pylori test after antibiotic tx Hang in there beautiful lady

[@melissawall6470]

Thank you! Re-checking is so critical. I can't believe how many people I know now that have stomach cancer because of H.Pylori.

[@BrendaFoley-n8q]

I asked many Dr's to do that , I live in the lakes region/ central NH. They all have refused

[@BitabellaCyrus]

I am very sorry to hear what this beautiful lovely lady is going through. I’m a family physician. What I noted is to also check every single family member/ household members, as some have no symptoms, yet are HPylori positive. I’ve seen this multiple times. All need to be treated at the same time. I wish her well ❤

[@m.jcardinal]

@@melissawall6470 my name is Melissa too and my father died because he did not know he had H.Pylori and by the time he started feeling sick, he found out he had stage 4 stomach cancer that had spread to his liver. He got chemotherapy for 4 months and at first it shrunk the 3 tumors in his liver, however it came back and he had to stop treatment. He passed in 4 months; other wise very healthy. I wish there was more education of H. Plyori and more checking of this as a customary check at a physical exam.

[@MattyDemello]

Yup. Wow, I had antibiotics a lot recently and was never tested for HPylor. I had kidney cancer. "Clear cell carcinoma," but before that, I had my gallbladder out & I remember getting antibiotics before surgery & finally had my gallbladder out and was given like 2 bags of antibiotics. Then I got kidney cancer. Surgery roved the spot, but this time, 2 antibiotic bags to 3 bags for the 3 days I was there. It's been 3 years & for some reason, I've been feeling ill lately. Past few months. I hope I'm OK. Scary stuff. I also quit smoking for 1.6 years now, smoke-free, BUT still I worry about every stomach upset or sometimes I've been out of breath and dizzy & just feeling awful right now & don't know why. Sad😢 I was feeling good for like 2 years after all the medical stuff done

[@LoLo-pv6do]

You are an inspiration. I will pray that you stay cancer free and continue to be a blessing to others.

[@cynthiabrown4327]

I live in Clarksville. I am an extremely assertive patient. I’ve learned I don’t care if I hurt the doctor’s feelings.

[@kimcwhite6509]

You are lucky, I'm not that assertive.

[@fb-rp4cb]

I encourage anyone who has an inner voice telling them that something isn’t right insist on the most aggressive diagnostic methods available I’m a breast cancer survivor and have practically had to strong arm my oncologist for follow up genetic testing every 6 months and an ultrasound, imaging and mri every year to make sure things are stable my insurance isn’t great but we’ll get through the financial stuff with the Lords help keep on keeping on sister🙏🏻💪

[@deb7412]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@kimcwhite6509Learn to be! You must be as it could make the difference between your life and death. You living or dying because you were ignored/dismissed and didn’t receive appropriate and correct prompt effective treatment because they were able to bulldoze you because you didn’t stand your ground assertively. It is extremely sad that as patients it has become that we must be assertive and stand our ground even when incredibly poorly because if we don’t we are belittled and dismissed and bullied too told we are delusional/our health issues all in our heads/that we are liars/lying, making things up/druggies trying to get drugs and so on!

[@deirdrekiely6187]

​@@kimcwhite6509 Veing a people pleaser won't get you anywhere.

[@melissawall6470]

❤

[@melissacorn8821]

Dear Melissa, thank you for sharing your story. I really appreciate you talking about the darkness after being diagnosed. I have been diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer and was home alone when my PET scan results came thru online showing spread to lymph nodes, liver and bones. You are not alone in your fight. We appear to be similar age as well as our children, so it was really encouraging to hear about your spiritual thought process. I pray that God fills you with strength, healing and love. Stay strong Melissa. ❤️🙏

[@rhondar828]

🤍🙏🏻🕊️

[@memberrebmem-id5df]

Prayers for you~ 🙏🏼🫶🏻

[@MomToBeFamous]

@melissacorn8821 Sending you prayers of healing, dear Melissa. Let God's healing touch work through the medical professionals treating you. Stay strong in faith. HE will guard you under HIS wings and never forsake you.

[@REALcatmom]

Melissacorn…praying right now for you!! 🙏🏼

[@kinseycompass]

Praying for you now, Melissa.🙏💙✝️🕊 Jesus still heals today.❤❤❤

[@merrygolds3]

It's diabolical how much cancer has increased over the past 4 years😮

[@marisab7]

Literally. They’re doing it on purpose.

[@rhondabarrett9853]

@merrygolds3, it is all of the chemicals they are putting in our foods.

[@phreakisop9810]

obesity is skyrocketing too. must be a link there

[@CyclingKCV]

Follow the money.

[@JK77777]

Especially since the c poison poke.

[@kikiann2268]

God bless you. The same thing happened with my son. The doctors told him it was anxiety. He was recently engaged and was going to college at night so they attributed it to stress. He ended up having brain cancer. It took 6 months to get the correct diagnosis. Praying for you complete healing.

[@melissawall6470]

Prayers for you and your family. I pray your son is healed ❤

[@kikiann2268]

@ Unfortunately my son passed away. He is now with Jesus. He is totally healed and out of pain. Thank you for caring.

[@Largo-y]

​@@kikiann2268💐🌷

[@ThePatientStory]

we hope he is doing well today!

[@melissawall6470]

@@kikiann2268 I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏

[@creativitybycarilyn6634]

I had a similar experience, but my doctors were telling me I had PMS for a couple of years when I had ovarian cancer. So sorry you went through this. My life expectancy was 5 years, that was when I was 26...I am now 60. I did a combination of traditional and holistic. Chemo did not work in my case. I avoid sugar which feeds cancer and eat a keto type of diet. Been in remission for decades. Don't give up.

[@melissawall6470]

You should share your story! Im so happy to hear about your healing! ❤🙌

[@cynthiaholland13]

That is fantastic!!!

[@BrittanyDefenderfer]

Melissa your story is so empowering! I also had H Pylori that was antibiotic resistant. It took three rounds of antibiotics to eradicate it. I ended up with stage 1 gastric cancer 5 years later. No one suggested follow up. I wish you success in curing this disease. Remain positive and hopeful. Lots of love to you!

[@melissawall6470]

I pray you're completely healed ❤

[@ThePatientStory]

both your stories have been so empowering :)

[@sara11964]

How did you get gastric cancer later if you eradicated the h pylori

[@BrittanyDefenderfer]

H Pylori can cause long term inflammation and if not resolved the cells can turn into cancer. ​@sara11964

[@claudiaevans]

Praying for you now, Melissa. 🙏🏼

[@Travaulya]

My GI doctor told the women in recovery next to me that it was anxiety then came to me and said the same thing. I’m sick of these doctors.

[@francescakatz2884]

Same here.

[@deirdrekiely6187]

Why don't you SAY SOMETHING to those condescending doctors when they blow you off??

[@JOHNTHEWHISK]

Yeah, all females who suffer physical problems only have anxiety. makes sense.

[@ThePatientStory]

we hope you found a new doctor you trust!

[@rhondahunt9888]

@@deirdrekiely6187you mean say something to those who think they know it all? Quietly give them the finger and choose a new doctor.

[@judyopp7485]

Melissa, we are sitting here trying to see the New Year begin and read about your journey. We are keeping you in a special place in our first prayers of the New Year. God bless you and we truly believe God is still working miracles every single day.

[@jaylynbray7179]

I have been suffering with pain in my stomach, bloating, Constipation, and now nausea in the morning. Gastroenterologist now has me going to Pelvic PT. I know something more is going on. I am grateful that you shared your story; it has given me strength to sternly ask for a Pet Scan. I was diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus years ago and had a procedure called a Nissan Fundiplycation….in took care of the acid reflux and “ pre cancer cells. But now ….. I am a Christian and believe God is with me each day and guides me. You have been sent by HIM OUR LORD to me to give me the strength to get my PC to get some tests started. Gods Blessings to you and your family you are a strong woman 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️

[@sandradronet7828]

Praying daily and sending love. I had stage three aggressive and beat the cancer but then COPD hit and now in the final phase. I’m in my seventies so I’m ready if the good Lord wants me home.

[@dianejacobson9367]

🙏 I am praying for you

[@sandradronet7828]

@@dianejacobson9367 How wonderful because I believe in prayers. I was thinking about Melissa today and maybe God had her go through this, so they could be a Vessel, to bring people home then we’re not sure about our Lord. I just know it all proves that she is in the Lord hands, we all are. God Bless🙏🙏🙏

[@kinseycompass]

May our precious Lord Jesus bless you and heal you, Sandra. I'm praying for you.🙏💙✝️🕊

[@melissawall6470]

Prayers for you ❤

[@LynO5392]

@@sandradronet7828 sending love and prayers for you Sandra ❤️

[@slappy1234567]

When they say "anxiety," it means they can't arrive at a diagnosis.

[@HappyMealBieber]

It means You as a Human being are just a Number to them

[@susannahwhite7561]

They are lazy and don't care. Seek out the one that does. Don't give up.

[@Josephine_777]

And they are insulting with their Reckless Diagnosis!! Never dismiss a pt. with anxiety!! Its despicable and unpardonable! First of all most Physicians barely have a psychology 101 class( truth) and are on an ego trip, which is very defended, because they actually don’t have a clue what’s going on!! God have mercy, at least run some appropriate tests!!!

[@JOHNTHEWHISK]

it's more than that. they dont diagnose men with anxiety. they diagnose women with anxiety because they do not take them seriously. i've had a chest infection and i was sent away with a script for anti depressants. happens all the time.

[@ThePatientStory]

sadly we must always push for more answers

[@9eyeswideopen]

I wish you well on your cancer journey. My husband also experienced his doctor telling him all his symptoms were in his head and to get over himself. He was even pushing me to have him admitted to the psych ward. Turns out he had stage four cancer the of the oesophagus. From when he was finally diagnosed it was like a weight had been lifted he was so relieved because he knew it meant he was not insane. We lost him within weeks. We lost an amazing man who should still be here with us, but for his doctor’s action. The legal case that pursued found his doctor to be negligent as a scan taken 2 years prior showed the cancer in the early stage which was noted it needed to be acted on immediately his doctor failed to act on the scan. This only deepened the pain of what my husband endured all because of what his doctor put him through. It is useless to complain if their doctor can not or rather will not listen

[@joyceanderson8648]

I blame the Doctor for causing her husband’s death. This is so sad and these kind of Doctors need to be ban from ever practicing medicine!!

[@Atom-56]

So sorry, you lost your husband in such a way. We go to the doctor for help, because, that is what they are paid to do….

[@chelciewentzel8191]

i’m so sorry to hear that💔 i’m praying for you ❤

[@9eyeswideopen]

@ thank you for your kindness

[@chelciewentzel8191]

@ of course!

[@coeniedevilliers8792]

Such a lovely sincere lady.I wish you wellness and much happiness, Melissa.All the best.

[@ThePatientStory]

she's amazing!

[@BJ-bc7sl]

I have two relatives that had stomach cancer and within three months they were both gone. May Gd give you a complete recovery and give you a long life!

[@ThePatientStory]

wow we are sorry to hear this :(

[@annmarie1689]

Terrible comment!

[@aimeeparks1350]

@@annmarie1689why?

[@LynO5392]

I’m going through the exact same thing. Nausea comes and goes. Difficulty swallowing, severe back ache, dry heaves in the middle of the night. Had upper endoscopy he said everything looks normal. This has been going on since March 2024. Finally I have a CT scan with contrast this coming Monday. Fingers crossed

[@texajersey5569]

Good luck

[@JC-be4fu]

God Bless you. Please let us know how it goes.❤

[@tamaracubit6469]

Praying for you.

[@REALcatmom]

Prayers, Lyn! PLEASE come back & update for us.

[@capozzi881]

Prayers

[@evie1740]

I was in a dark hole in2003 with breast cancer in September did surgery and treatments and here I am I give God all the Glory for healing and had everyone praying you can do this sweetie you are stronger than you think! You will be in my prayers. ❤

[@dandelions2414]

Amazing testimony. God is no doubt using your story to help build others faith during tough times. Thank you, I was blessed.

[@nursecarebear7459]

I have been suffering from same symptoms for a couple years now and getting worse. I work for Vanderbilt in Franklin, none of my doctors will listen to me. I feel like I don't even matter. I'm so glad some one listened and gave you the care and concern you deserve. Please pray that I would find a doctor that cares enough to do testing instead of guessing with an Rx pad!

[@moodyblues-79]

Get new doctors. Keep going until someone does something. 🙏🏻

[@Kelsgecha]

I understand. I am in the same boat. Living like this for over 2 years. Doctors say it's anxiety. Symptoms keep progressing. Nothing helps. I'm afraid I'm going to go to sleep and not wake up. No medicine helps. I've seen 3 specialists..and 2 different primary care doctors. I can only hope that this next doctor I'm due to see in February will help me. It's a long time to wait when you suffer in pain every single day

[@chayamiriamweisman3733]

VANDERBILT??

[@phylscircus2]

I lost my gallbladder because it was basically turning to stone. 🙏 to you and the fact you are telling your story. ❤️

[@ThePatientStory]

so sorry to hear that!

[@pata6045]

Melissa - what an incredible story. I am so happy you are cancer free. Believing in God and his miracles help. I just had surgery for lung adenocarcinoma and I was very very fortunate that the margins were clean and 40 lymph nodes all negative. I will be followed by an oncologist for the rest of my life but the miracle is ....I have my life as you do too. Stay positive, pray and let God take over. Thank you for sharing your most difficult story, I am sure you are saving lives

[@melissawall6470]

Praising Jesus for your healing ❤

[@ThePatientStory]

she definitely is!

[@jsteckman45]

I hope and pray you get off Ozempic. I feel that drug has not been studied enough and can cause severe complications. Glory to God the Father for healing you, you’re precious.

[@jazcor]

Agree. All her symptoms are linked to risks of Ozempic. These physicians are not telling patients all the possible side effects when they prescribe this drug.

[@cynthiaholland13]

Gastroparesis is one of the published side effects of Ozempic

[@di3dsudd3nly]

A cured patient is a customer lost. Always go with your gut.

[@LucillaC-of4uy]

Thank you Melissa for sharing your journey, I was diagnosed Sept. 2023 Stage 4 gastric cancer,tumor in upper fundus near esophagus, mestasized to ovaries, I did same treatments for chemo and immunotherapy and I’m staying strong in faith and hope to fight on, Amen

[@brooks6348]

Prayers that you become cancer free and stay cancer free! Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@ThePatientStory]

❤❤❤

[@ms.m7546]

I had H. Pylori. GI doctor prescribed 3 different antibiotics & 1 antacid medication. He said H. Pylori will not completely go away unless all 3 antibiotics were taken together. He studied along side a world renowned GI doctor who traveled the world specifically studying H. Pylori & how to completely get rid of it. I've re-tested 3 times since & I've been negative so far. I still suffer with bloating, constipation & digesting specific foods. Antibiotics stripped my gut so I've been eating prebiotic foods to heal my GI tract & taking Probiotics too. Thank you for making this video! 💜 You are spreading awareness & saving lives because of your experience. God Bless you for being strong enough to talk about it & for sharing the things you've learned along the way. May God continue to heal you & may you completely stay free of Cancer. ❤✝️🙏

[@Mayfitz]

Cloves are super food for biofilm destroyers i researched

[@ThePatientStory]

thank you for taking the time to hear her story

[@m.jcardinal]

What were the 3 anti-biotics. My father just recently died from untreated H. Pylori which he did not he had, that spread into stage 4 stomach cancer that spread to his liver. He was so healthy otherwise. Such a shame my dad had to die so young. I wish the medical practices would require a H-Pylori screening included in the regular physical exam. It most always turns into stomach cancer the doctor told us after it was too late.

[@johnj4094]

What Tests Proved you no longer have the H Pylori Infections? Poop or blood test ?

[@johnj4094]

@@m.jcardinal What is a Definitive test for H Pylori detection?

[@truthobserver7792]

Beautiful woman inside and out.... God is watching her back. May you live a healthy long life 🎉

[@patriciabaldwin4680]

Praying for complete healing and many more years of life with your husband and one day grandchildren! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥♥♥

[@ThePatientStory]

❤❤❤

[@Lisa-ht7jk]

I pray for full and complete healing for you 🙏

[@ThePatientStory]

thanks for sending well wishes!

[@BUBBAGRUMPSMOM]

I’m so sorry you had to go through that. Prayers 🙏🏼 How dare those doctors call you a hypochondriac. Makes me mad 😠

[@daveshoemaker7137]

The older good doctors are gone or retired! I'll never forget my friend's experience with a hospital! He wasn't feeling good but thought he was coming down with the flu or a cold! His doctor said he needed to rest! He took off a couple of weeks for vacation to get rest! He was outside trying to get some work done and his wife came outside and said we're going to the hospital! The ER was packed and he was bent over in pain so they put him on a stretcher in the hallway! His friend, a retired surgeon was there on a consult and saw him lying there! He asked a few questions and felt where he had pain and said it's your gall bladder! It's so infected it floated up under your heart! He said I can do your surgery and I'll be bringing other surgeons to see why the pain is so high! His biopsy came back negative but the doctor said he was very lucky! He was out of work for months!

[@hoyte1031]

You and your heart are amazing. Your story has moved me to my core. You are such an inspiration for hundreds if not thousands of cancer patients in need of a message, YOUR MESSAGE. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@TheKeltris]

I'm immediately going to read James! I've just been told I have a brain tumor. It's apparently benign but still it's scary and I do have some unwanted symptoms!! This gaslighting patients they do has got to stop!!!

[@cynthiacrossley7366]

You should consult an attorney! Ozempic is linked to Stomach paralysis. Also linked to cancer. I’ll pray for you . 😢

[@RosaDyke]

Yes !! Please question the ozempic ????????

[@tenniswalsh4546]

I wondered the same thing

[@Kirra-Oz]

I have noticed people getting cancer once they have been on that.

[@JGR_OnlineSocialMedia]

Ozempic slows down or even paralyzes stomach and intestinal muscles, preventing the normal movement of food through the body. It is one of the most serious potential side effects.

[@judetoke4122]

That was my thought...like cholesterol meds linked to dementia

[@bugsybird8619]

Thank you for sharing. Healthcare for women needs to improve. I wish you the very best.

[@deirdrekiely6187]

It won't get better unless YOU and other women SPEAK UP at the doctors office and file complaints.

[@ThePatientStory]

❤❤❤

[@annied4970]

I went to the doc, fatigue nausea, headaches etc. They try to the you it's everything else before they bother to figure it out. Years later I find out i have cancer because of course symptoms develop. If you are going to a doctor that doesn't give you credit for knowing your own body, it's time to find another. I knew I was feeling things that weren't normal or justified by anything I was doing. Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge. I pray for your full recovery.

[@georgenefitch5198]

They don't seem concerned

[@georgenefitch5198]

I have the exact symptoms headache an extree😢 nauseated

[@annied4970]

@@georgenefitch5198 Have you been to a doctor?

[@rahrjiyanin8072]

I wish you a long happy & healthy life with your family! ❤

[@ThePatientStory]

❤❤❤

[@LuNiva398]

GOD BLESS YOU MELISSA AND THE ALMIGHTY ALWAYS BE YOUR GUIDE. 🙌🏻🙏🏻📖

[@ThePatientStory]

❤❤❤

[@seanr2157]

Your doctor should be sued for negligence! Absolutely disgusting the way some of these doctors just dismiss a patient’s symptoms without having the competence to schedule further testing! God bless this lady. Prayers for her healing.

[@AmandaAllen-c2q]

I lost my Papa Carlyle (mom's dad) on June 22, 2024 from stage 4 stomach and esophageal cancer. He just passed away 28 days after diagnosis. I miss him every day. I hope that you have more years.

[@evelynvega8842]

🕊️🙏🏻

[@melissawall6470]

I am so sorry for your loss 🙏 ❤ My daddy passed away this year and he took a piece of my heart with him.

[@ThePatientStory]

so sorry for your loss :(

[@KiwikimNZ]

🌈❤️🐝🙏

[@cindyrealtalk7690]

GOD BLESS and Keep you, heal you in total remission! You have turned your mourning into Joy and helping others, such a selfless act of kindness! You are a warrior! GOD'S GOT YOU, Melissa!!! Stay strong and with GOD! BLESSINGS to you and your Supportive Family!🙏💝

[@tohonour]

A true miracle ! To God be the glory!

[@MomToBeFamous]

May God heal you completely, Melissa, so you may become a source of valuable information, strength, and inspiration in the road to timely diagnosis, treatment, healing, and recovery to those who need them. 🙏 ❤❤

[@davea6314]

I'm glad she got well. If prayer works at healing then there would be a confirmed case of a missing human limb spontaneously growing back as a result of prayer. It has never happened.

[@MomToBeFamous]

@davea6314 There have been confirmed cases of diseases healed through prayer and without medical intervention, and people declared dead by medical practitioners coming back to life in mortuaries that has made even the best of the medical teams scratch their heads. So, prayer can bring wonders if you truly believe, and that doesn't mean you should not seek medical advice and help. But prayers do play a big part. Why do you think hospitals have prayer rooms for families? Even doctors have admitted that they have encountered unexplained experiences treating sone patients in their career.

[@davea6314]

@MomToBeFamous You're missing the point that I'm making. The way to prove that prayer works is to videotape praying over someone with a missing limb and have that limb spontaneous grow back and catch it on video. Such an occurrence would be a miracle. No video has ever been presented with this hard evidence. Anything less than including what you presented does NOT prove that prayer works.

[@sueshiles1169]

God be praised for your recovery!! God bless you and your family. Hugs from Florida.

[@ThePatientStory]

❤❤❤

[@d-snowflakeashton9056]

Melissa, May God keep you as NED. Healed and protected. 🙏❤️

[@claireashley427]

God is good! Praying for you as we speak and I will continue to do so! You've got this girl and God's got YOU!🙏❤💪

[@maurinemunro3317]

What a beautiful testimony to God's love. Your story is full of hope. Thank you for sharing

[@EmmerOKelley]

You are one amazing young lady!! I’m a two time breast cancer survivor. We can do this! Hang in there!!

[@SongBird950]

God Bless you and Don’t be afraid or ashamed to give God the Glory ❤❤

[@hyper_on_rr8623]

I am so glad you were able to get unto Drs so fast. Having miney and good insurance is the difference between having a chance and not.

[@miarosie]

I’d look at litigation with that initial gastroenterologist.

[@ThePatientStory]

we are glad she finally got answers!

[@berthagreen1620]

I’m so sorry to hear your story. I’ve been diagnosed with stage one lung cancer. I had surgery to remove part of my lung and some lymph nodes. I was lucky that it was found early. Thanks to my primary doctor for being on top of things. Finished my chemotherapy and I’m now on a pill for three years. God is looking out for us. I also had H pilori years ago and I’ll mention it to my oncologist.I love your sweater and the saying.

[@nekitaclark6539]

Way to go for the Massage Therapist who advocated for you!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sophputt]

Sounds like God is blessing you in your trial. May you get better and thrive. 🙂

[@anethaprater6005]

You are amazing sweetheart! Your faith has helped you endure. Praying for you. 🙏❤️

[@RonLee65]

Wow !! Sitting here on the end of New Year's Day right before midnight and watching all the terrible things going on in our world. And I needed some assurance that God answers prayers. Your story is so inspirational and up lifting. You are a fighter and it shows. I thank the Lord i ran across your story and I will continue to pray for you and your family. I hope you have many blessings to come 🙏

[@skiyogagirl]

Melissa, I love your attitude and your spirit!!! Keep fighting! Every day is a blessing! Your faith is strong and you are a beautiful cancer warrior! Thank you for spreading your knowledge. My parents were both diagnosed with cancer within 24 hours…it was terrifying…but thru treatment and God’s grace, they lived an additional decade and were able to see their first great grandchild! I will pray that you go into complete remission! Keep strong and healthy! 💛🙏

[@sallyjolandis4112]

Thanks for sharing your story. Your positive outlook is very encouraging! My pastor’s wife had Stage 4 stomach cancer 18 years ago and is still cancer free. I just finished 3 years of treatment for Stage 4 uterine cancer (chemo then immunotherapy) and have been cancer free for a little over a year now. I feel very blessed!

[@gianettie5015]

Thank you for informing us on H.Pylori. and stomach cancer. Praying for a full cure, 🙏.

[@ruthhurley9905]

You are one very strong, brave, intelligent, and devout woman. You have everything going for you hang in there.🌈🌈🌈

[@jessm1638]

God is so good all of the time! Loved your testimony and pray you will remain cancer free forever 🫶🏼🙏🏼

[@lisaparker1607]

Wow! Such a hope-filled message! God bless you, sweet woman of God!

[@christinanevils3376]

ooh I'm so sorry for your pain & diagnosis! May God bless you & yours!

[@AnnaGabrielle-707]

You have motivated me and thousands of others to seize control of our health care; to investigate our symptoms. You have strength and courage beyond measure! God Bless you on your journey through life.❤️

[@naturegirl5681]

Thank you for sharing! 🙏Unshakable faith! Praise God! ❤

[@patriciaingraldi4719]

Melissa, i was blessed and encouraged by your journey. Thank you for sharing it. You're beautiful and you have given me some courage for my own journey. Stay blessed!

[@jenniferetherton4419]

WHAT A WONDERFUL WITNESSING OPPORTUNITY!!!

[@VanessaRamirez-ny6gu]

God bless you Melissa. I pray for your continued healing. You are amazing. God bless anyone that is going through or has a family member going through cancer. I pray for their healing.

[@ElephantsRock19]

Thank you for sharing your story! May God continue to keep and bless you and your family! 🕊️🙏❤️🕯️

[@Maruelia]

thank you for sharing your story I will be praying for you. I've had cancer myself 2x and a chronic ITP. Your story gives me hope. God's got this for sure. Thank you and God bless.

[@christinenelson9966]

Your story was amazing. I rejoice with you that you made it through with the Lord and now can help others. May the lord bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing... Showers of Blessings upon your life!! HALLELUJAH 🙌🙌🙌

[@NancyMitchell-rr3yt]

Many prayers for you Melissa. Trusting God for you and your healing.

[@Shigella4U]

Thanks for sharing your story! I have 3B lung cancer (adenocarcinoma). I’m undergoing treatment, but ah man, I related so much to what you were saying. God bless, and thanks again!

[@onion6foot]

You are so well spoken, informative and inspirational. God bless you and your family.

[@annabella558]

I was also told by 2 doctors that I had anxiety but I had Atrial fibrillation along with lung and liver metastases.

[@kimcwhite6509]

Oh my gosh, how awful! I'm so sorry!💔

[@jenndencklau5193]

I hope you filed a complaint with the medical administrator and the medical board.

[@melissawall6470]

I am so sorry. Prayers going up for you and complete healing ❤

[@JOHNTHEWHISK]

i have a heart arrythmia, a bad one, and doctors let me suffer for four years because they kept telling me it was all in my head. i have SVT and bradycardia. i probably also have AF but they claim i dont. whatever. i will never forgive them

[@ThePatientStory]

oh wow- we wish you the best moving forward in treatment!

[@sanjeevtakru7066]

God bless you! Keep being positive.The Almighty is with you.

[@chiruboy23]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@kdunk1287]

Oh Melissa, thank you for sharing your story. I saw the peace that God gave you through the diagnosis to the present. I experienced that peace during my cancer and treatment as well. Like you at the end of your video, I wouldn’t take my cancer back either. It expanded my walk with Jesus and others who had to walk in these shoes. I pray that your cancer continues to respond to treatment for a long while.

[@Lil_ol_JT]

You’re beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@mattwaight9508]

What a beautiful blessing your testimony is to others. We struggle to find hope and strength, in the face of such a serious diagnosis. Often, it's in those dark moments when we fall to our knees in prayer, confessing to God that the weight of the burden we are carrying is too heavy for us and relinquish it to Him that we discover our true strength. I join my prayers to those of you and your family asking for healing and restoration of health.

[@lcarolynghearing854]

You are a testament to us all. Thank you for sharing your story from the negative to the positive. May God continue to bless you and keep you and your family. Prayers for all your medical people to have the utmost wisdom with your treatment, and May they learn to listen to their patients! You are on my prayer list, as is your family. One can’t have too many 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@user-yv8cn3ot4g]

Mother Mary please heal this woman and bless her and her family.

[@connielea1896]

Bless your heart you have been through it. I pray you will be healed completely.

[@ThePatientStory]

❤❤❤

[@terridembski8284]

Doctor's will lie to you, always get a 2nd opinion. Sad but true. I've been going through something similiar for five years. I am so sorry for you😢

[@Bella-fz9fy]

I’ve had terrible experience of this as well,it’s a nightmare.❤

[@deb7412]

Same here in UK for nearly 7 years! Such ignorance and inflated egos is involved along with greater than thou condescending verbal abuse and bullying tactics with comments of - It’s in your head/you’re making things up/scan/test results are normal ( we don’t get to see them ) must take their word/nothing wrong with you/google it/it’s anxiety/depression/menopause/mid life crisis. Underhand implying we are only after drugs. The condescending belittling list of dismissal tactics I could go on with. Don’t need to though as we mostly all have experienced varying levels of dismissal and belittling from these medical professionals who are supposed to help us medically not tear us down and try labelling us delusional/nut/druggies/liars/fantasists etc derogatively.

[@Snowpycat]

Thank you for sharing your story, it’s inspired me to have hope and trust God.

[@melissawall6470]

That makes my heart hapoy ❤🙌

[@mysticalmaiden]

Bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing your amazing story.

[@LouisePicard-e2p]

I am very Happy for you. I can see that God Is with you. 🙏🌺

[@ashleypryor8786]

God Bless you for telling your story. Because I needed a reminder that all the struggles don't mean as much as long as I have those I love around me. Your an amazing survivor and such a beautiful soul. God Bless you ❤

[@butterflylady5568]

Thanks for telling us you may save someones life. You be in my prayers God bless