How I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer | esophagus cancer symptoms

I was recently diagnosed with metastatic esophageal cancer, and this is the story of how I eventually got diagnosed. I made this video share my story and with that hopefully help others get to a diagnosis sooner if they are experiencing similar symptoms.
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-- I am not a medical professional, so please always go to your doctor if you have any concerns around symptoms you are experiencing. This is just my personal story about what went wrong with my diagnosis, and why it took so long for me to get diagnosed. I am sharing my story in the hopes of helping others find answers sooner, and to raise awareness around the difficulties of navigating the medical system when you are young and otherwise healthy, and a cancer diagnosis is so unlikely that it doesn't come up as something to be screened for. -

[@nastard3663]

I found this video last week because I was experiencing weird throat pain and my doctor dismissed it as allergies. I'm replying today because after viewing this video, I went back to a different ENT and they did an endoscopy. He found a small mass next to my larynx. It was caught early enough and I should (probably) be okay. I wanted to get in contact with this woman and thank her personally, only to find out she passed away. I'm deeply saddened by this. She may have saved my life and I only wish I could tell her...

[@manojkale4408]

What's is your final diagnosis.. is all ok

[@aleesharenea8565]

Is everything okay? What did you find out?

[@ellaelliott4415]

I'm having throat pain too where's yours located?

[@nastard3663]

@@manojkale4408 I had a mass on my larynx just under 1 inch in diameter. It was caught early and was still stage 0 laryngeal cancer and hadn't spread to lymph nodes yet. Surgery went well and my larynx was kept in tact. It'll have to be monitored closely for a while but for now I look to be in the clear.

[@nastard3663]

@@ellaelliott4415 My pain was located to the left and above my adam's apple. It didn't hurt all the time but hurt sometimes when I swallowed, and all the time when my throat would "flex" like burping or hiccupping. It made my voice a little raspy and felt like some food was stuck in it. Turns out the "food" was a small lump that was slowly getting bigger, and the raspy voice was because it was on my larynx. My first ENT dismissed it as allergies and after viewing this video I saw a second just to be safe. I figured the first was right but I'd sleep better after a second opinion. Good thing I did! After he removed the endoscope he kinda looked at me sheepishly and said "well, we definitely got some data..." then showed me the video. Part of me wants to be really mad at the first guy, but I'm honestly too relieved to carry around that kinda hate.

[@nickywilks7928]

I know you have passed gorgeous girl, but what a warrior. May you fly high.

[@missveggie908]

how you know??😢

[@nhenglagasca3482]

​@@missveggie908 a video of a friend. She let her friend to tell that she passed 😢 look it up. Then her friend passed also. Lung cancer 😢

[@Thinking098]

This lady described it exactly as my dad did. Finding it hard to swallow was one of the first symptoms he got until he was bringing up anything he ate. Feeling like he had indigestion constantly. He passed away last year from the same cancer. He lived 7 months from first diagnosis and I miss him terribly😢 my love to anyone suffering at this moment ❤

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

I had temporary dysphagia the second time I got COVID. It was the only symptom other than sleeping for 12 hours when I wasn’t even tired which was unusual for me (I can normally get by on 6) and the distinct COVID flavor which was how I knew it was COVID.

[@current-resident]

I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. My dad also died a horrible death from esophageal cancer. He was diagnosed in October and died in January.

[@Thinking098]

@@current-residentso sorry for the loss of your dad also 😢 heartbreaking to lose your dad I don’t think you ever get over.

[@SumitKumar-tt7gh]

​@@current-residentwhat is your age your papa.

[@alyssasawyer9429]

I found this video a few weeks ago when I was doubting whether I was being paranoid or not. Turns out they found a tumor at the base of my esophagus. After years of being told it’s stress. I’m finally getting answers. Rest in peace to this beautiful woman and thank you for sharing your story.

[@user-im6fy4qp6m]

did you have any symptoms like difficulty swallowing?

[@davidkelley5839]

​@@user-im6fy4qp6mthis lady has passes away unfortunately

[@Irish12345]

How are you doing? My husband just got this diagnosis from a biopsy. First ct scan next week. My prayers are with you

[@alyssasawyer9429]

I'm doing well. The tumor is from chronic severe GERD and is being managed. I wish you luck with your husband and I will keep your family in my prayers.@@Irish12345

[@DementiaDon]

@@Irish12345 How's your husband? It's sad to see these videos, knowing there are better treatments available now, and even more clinical trials.

[@christinecraft9935]

This young woman is smart as a whip, extremely well-spoken, beautiful and direct.

[@lornayoung96]

Christine Craft can’t believe she didn’t make it she was so great to remind us of our health so eel spoken! What a waste of a great human

[@janetwhite7786]

And a distinct lack of self pity and "why me". How is she? Any updates?

[@eoinoconnell7007]

@@janetwhite7786 she passed away

[@janetwhite7786]

@@eoinoconnell7007 Sad.

[@kaylynwebb8415]

I was thinking the same. I enjoy hearing here i feel like im sittin with her. She made me think of my cousin.

[@gajicdimov2323]

My husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer two days ago. Biopsy is still in process. From endoscopy and ct abdomen/pelvis scan oncologist said husband have 6 months life. We are devastated. I found this beautiful soul video and from the first video sounded so promising to life until, I found out she is passed away. Here I am crying and can not stop … May she rest in peace 🪽🖤Thank you to the family keeping the videos and making other people aware of this cruel illness.

[@tina-louisephillips787]

I'm so sorry. This happened to my brother. He died in may this year. He was stage 4 terminal at the beginning. With chemo and drugs lots of pain killers he lasted 20 months. He was told like your husband 6 months. I feel for you all it's not easy if you want to talk just let me know. I had no one to communicate with in my area only the medical professionals. Stay strong.

[@gajicdimov2323]

@@tina-louisephillips787 Thank you! ♥️

[@jessicasweatt3247]

Hope your husband is doing well, well pray for him!

[@gajicdimov2323]

@@jessicasweatt3247 not sure how to answer this. My husband went through 4 rounds (chemo is every other week) of chemo and immunotherapy and after the second one he started to pass out. Oncologists said I can’t do much so they ordered MRI on his head and is all clear, no cancer. However, they did an early PET scan and the cancer shrinked as well as lymph nodes, the mass in the stomach is not visible. Now since January 4th he is in a hospital and they found Amyloidosis on his heart through biopsy. Waiting to see what type it is. So stressful. He has been through so much and he is fighting with legs and arms and heart ♥️ Chemo is off the table at this moment and we don’t know nothing what’s going to be next, tests are in progress in the hospital until further notice from the doctors. Thank you for asking! ♥️

[@lindamastropietro4429]

I really liked her. ❤

[@sbdeluxe2088]

This woman died. But in the depths of her sorrow, she battled, and she helped many people. This is an amazing and heartbreaking yet empowering and uplifting story. It's so easy to be overwhelmingly discouraged after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. But no matter what, you have to fight. Fight with your heart and soul. Be courageous, be proactive, be a warrior. Yes, you may not survive. But taking productive action, like doing extensive research and sharing your knowledge and experience with others, is rewarding on so many levels. It gives you a sense of purpose, regardless of how dire the prognosis. I might not survive, but I'm gonna make sure I help as many people as I can through my experience. I will fight. And I will die with grace and dignity and love and hopefully impact the lives of others and maybe help save a few.💪💪🤟🤘 stay strong my fellow warriors.

[@MichelleH39]

When did she pass away?

[@christyb7455]

@@MichelleH39 May 2019

[@kandacepatterson7965]

​@@christyb7455 😢

[@taviakristoff9800]

Omg just sad😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😮

[@Bugsy0333]

Sadly i must say that i do not feel that cancer research or treatment has advanced at all over the past 60 years at all .With the money invested into this disease it is beyond me as to why ? Mike.

[@debbiepanik9356]

I just found this video today. I’ve had swallowing issues for months and symptoms have escalated recently. I saw a doctor at urgent care yesterday. I appreciate that he got me a referral to an ENT for two and a half weeks from now. I’m scared. Eating is uncomfortable. I need answers. I hope I haven’t waited too long to get medical help, but I was in another state caring for my mom who has cancer. Bless this woman for putting her story out there for others to benefit from. I truly saddened that she didn’t survive.

[@SaraFrancis-]

*MR OBALAR* ON KZbin CURED ME TOTALLY ❤.

[@djalltheway6663]

This type of stuff makes me sick to the core. She knew something was wrong all along and was completely ignored. Blessings to your soul and your family!

[@gamerwhiz6847]

A diagnosis of dysplasia on an endoscopy might have saved her. This is not the first case I read about misdiagnosis. I hope the doctor got sued.

[@nazaninb8383]

Doctors are becoming useless

[@richardsouth5918]

I fell her pain 7 blood tests about 10 doctor appointments 3 years later finally get a endoscopy keeped being told just fatty liver or acid reflux found out had hiatus hernia and the last couple years food really gets stuck where I'm choking all the doctors care about these days is patients numbers through the door for statistics not actually caring for patients

[@tamitatangotoo6319]

My daughter who is 30 years old has been having the esophical cancer symptoms. And she went to the doctor a year-and-a-half ago with symptoms and told them and they gave her antacids. They didn't do any testing. Now the symptoms are worse, she's having her food feel stuck right about in between her breasts just like this woman that did the video. When she drinks liquids sometimes she gets very painful hiccups. I am so sad to think that my daughter may have this cancer. She is going to be getting some tests done in the next week or two. I suppose I better prepare myself for the reality that this could very well take her life. I saw online that once you're diagnosed you have approximately 3 to 12 months to live. And that there are very few survivors. This makes me want to puke. It's my only daughter.. I have 4 unruly sons and one beautiful wonderful daughter. Tears tears cry cry sad sad💦💦💦..."Update" 11-2-2019 This is an update for all you tenderheart Bears out there. Who actually got your feelings hurt over reading my message. My daughter had her esophageal cancer test and it was "negative."🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉 She is on a drug that she has been taking for approximately four and a half years that the doctor said is probably the reason that she's having these symptoms. In other words there are certain prescription drugs that can cause a side effect like that. I'm happy to say she does not have cancer!!! hip hip hooray :-)🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊

[@wandastevens3183]

Thats what I'm saying....when you're younger you're ignored because you..."don't fit into that age group for that certain kind of thing to be wrong with you".....when it gets worse along the way ...they finally figure that she knew what shes talking about about ....OF COURSE WE KNOW WHEN SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT INSIDE OF OUR OWN BODIES....why do you think we have to push doctors to give us testing that we need...even some of us older folks have to give firm pushes,thats how we can catch it earlier and get on it...as long as we set back and don't say nothing and pray we live through it....keep pushing young people and God bless you...!!!

[@drteeth7054]

As a primary care dentist, I have NEVER used a patient's age against them and have always made cancer towards the top of my differential diagnosis list. One case like this is one case too many!

[@McFrizzey]

This is so refreshing to read. Two dentists completely ignored the possibility of something serious going on with me because I'm "too young" and "not a man," and now I have no clue what to do. I'm scared something's wrong with me and it'll be too late by the time I get tested for things.

[@brenten6226]

Thank you for your service, knowledge, and common sense. Cancer does not discriminate against age, and doctors/ dentists shouldn't either.

[@richricogranada9647]

LIER, none of the DDS or hygienists check for ca. They just worry about $$$

[@mjacobs1964]

To her family, thank you for keeping this video up. It is so important for others. I am so deeply sorry the medical community in America is so messed up and cost you such a lovely soul.

[@Kazilikaya]

She was actually Canadian BTW

[@michaelkensington2494]

​@Kazilikaya Then Canada an America are completely messed up. UK can be added to this list. It's sad to think advanced countries still have an archaic medical system that's killing people.

[@Snarkapotamus]

You make it sound like they caused her cancer. They didn't. You want to blame someone/thing, then blame God.

[@luv2u820]

They didn't cause her cancer but they delayed her diagnosis significantly and ran the wrong initial test. If the cancer hadn't had time to spread, she very well may still be living. Shame on the medical community- this should not have been missed.@@Snarkapotamus

[@Snarkapotamus]

@@luv2u820 - If you think it's so easy, then start your journey to becoming a physician and show us all how it's done! Physicians are only human, they're not infallible. MANY diseases mimic other diseases. This constant undermining of the medical community has real life consequences on others! If you don't trust it, then you're free not to use it...

[@cherryonasundae]

Doctors always blame anxiety as a scapegoat excuse 🙄🙄

[@MrKhan-sn3ud]

Yes that's 100% right

[@Fishingpov101]

She’s gone

[@Brancaalice]

In a dr. office you are the boss, it is your body ,it your body nobody can know more about it than you. The dr, is there to give your feed back, dont let Dr. impose his supposed knowledge over your symptoms. Each human came here with a genetic story, be it children or adult, they cant put your in basket.

[@fml5910]

Very sad. They just want people to get chemo, surgery,put on drugs, so they can get richer.

[@frmdatune2dapark712]

Fucking hate it. Anxiety my ass. I’ve been dealing with tremors, shortness of breath , back pain and chest pain reflux , stomach discomfort . Told it’s anxiety

[@barbaraheathcote1703]

Sending prayers!!! I am a 18 year leukemia survivor. They gave me 3 - 5 years. I am still kicking butt! You will too!

[@ccmarotta8473]

Christine ( girl in video) passed away In May 2019.

[@Pkaistan]

God bls u what was your kind and stage and your age

[@chass5438]

@Ronald Krikorian, Charly: Try again.

[@stacyhaynes4832]

So sorry.

[@therange4033]

Fucking kick it until you see your Lord!!

[@fifigrohvoiceovers]

She passed, God bless her beautiful soul! Rest in peace sweet lady

[@stephaniezuniga5835]

How long ago?

[@SurrDesSol]

Oh no! :-( Seriously?? That makes me so sad. Wow...

[@missiris1234]

Rip forever young sweet smart woman

[@IanBillen]

Oh no .. I hate hearing and knowing this. God bless her .

[@michellemarini5128]

Oh no!!!! I'm very saddened to hear this!

[@mikeshaffer6574]

Even in death, you continue to save lives. How amazing is that?

[@SaraFrancis-]

*MR OBALAR* ON KZbin CURED ME TOTALLY ❤.

[@susanbeard3200]

I’m a GI (endoscopy) nurse. It infuriates me that they didn’t send her for a CT or a scope sooner! Grrr! I see GI cancer every week & it happens to young adults all the time. Don’t let your doc put you off. If you have swallowing issues or GERD (acid relic), insist on a scope! Worse case scenario it cost you money. Best course scenario it saves your life❣️

[@pornstarlivesmatter3319]

i have no health insurance. im in so much pain my eyes well up when i eat or drink. not every time i eat but id say 80%. i had thyroid cancer about 6 years ago and im feeling worn down again. i also have 3 very hard lymph nodes along the right side of my neck in a line each about the size of big lima beans. i also have noticed swelling along the base of my skull. i also have swollen lymph nodes behind both knees. i have addisons,type 2 diabetic, both types of arthritis and a few other things so im hoping its just one of those causing my problems.

[@prevent08]

When you say scope does that mean endoscopy?

[@rl8087]

@@prevent08 yes

[@crystalslade1318]

What is a scope please

[@pornstarlivesmatter3319]

@@crystalslade1318 THEY STICK A CAMERA DOWN YOUR NOSE LOL ITS NOT AS BAD AS YOU WOULD THINK BUT ITS UNCOMFORTABLE. THEY DO NUMB YOU FIRST!!!!

[@roo17]

My brother was told by his doctor it was just heartburn and not to worry.... 9 months later he died of this cancer. Sometimes doctors just dont listen or care.

[@jim9413]

Sorry for your loss

[@margaretadamski1876]

I know doctor often do not listen deaf or deaf-blind patient dealing with medical neglecting . A.D.A lawyer say they are suppose to listen to anybody.. Disabitlies people neglected their health it was not their fault. They keep come back to see their doctor. 85% Doctor often neglected disabilities. lawsuit can be complications.

[@lilli9822]

sometimes!many times,not with corona they are killing us!sorry for your loss

[@luvjc77]

And that's why Doctors pay so much yearly in malpractice insurance.

[@michellemichelle5202]

Smh, I’m so sorry. What kind of cancer did he have?

[@underdogslex]

15 months ago I went through a total laryngectomy.... had 6 weeks of Radiation and Chemo that really sucked! I'm a survivor and refuse to give up, the Cancer won't define who I am!!!! I'm 63 years old .. I've been forced into retirement ... but I still ride my motorcycle, I live alone and I'm totally self-sufficient!!!! Just in the last few months, I've received a voice prosthesis and now my life rocks!!!!

[@SL-nd9vd]

GOD help people with cancer that are suffering so much in this right moment 🙏 we need a cure, please! To much people dying with cancer 😢

[@pullingthestrings5233]

Cancer is God's creation

[@michellemichelle5202]

Jeez. Poor woman. It pisses me off that doctors don’t take people seriously; I am so sorry. Rest In Peace. 🙏❤️

[@lettermansgirl90]

What kind of person would thumbs down this video? She is amazing and beautiful!!!

[@maureenkidd6629]

13 and 14 year old boys probably.

[@kathyh4804]

Probably a health care “professional”

[@amwelch0424]

I think some people use the dislike button in the way they use facebook emojis... none of us would put a laughing face or a thumbs up on this video if we saw it on fb (I hope)! Most of us that clicked the like button here didn't do it because we're happy that she has cancer but to acknowledge that we appreciate her making the video and sharing her journey with us. That said, yes there are always people in the world, (especially on social media where they're anonymous), that are simply mean.

[@ruthm3813]

@ladymadecrazy. I do agree for the most part. I feel bad clicking 'like' on a video like this, but that is what you have to do to support the KZbinr. But some people will think like Facebook, so click the dislike, meaning they don't like the subject, and aren't being nasty. Though of course there are those people who go around just being dorks and clicking dislike for the 'fun' of it. Now that is disgusting for sure.

[@jesusismyjoy7102]

Lettermansgirl she passed away in May of this year so sad 😭 😢

[@Anthonyinkz]

My dad went through the same, mis diagnosed told him it was acid reflux for 2 years until he couldnt eat, after tests found he had osophogus cancer, his cancer had spread to brain and liver, the doctor said you should have got diagnosed earlier and you may have had a chance. R,i,p dad forever loved.

[@Kazilikaya]

Esophageal cancer is caused in most cases by acid reflux. It sounds like your dad likely had Barrett’s esophagus which progressed to cancer.

[@LisaWhitneySprague]

Same here…same thing happened to my dad….😢

[@rhiannonlewis680]

My mum died this month of this...she was 83...😭😭

[@MySinglemom]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my dad to esophageal cancer; he is only 56.

[@cyndeewenzel6439]

I'm so sorry about your dad. Praying for you.

[@kathielittlefield1795]

I was 27 years old the first time I was diagnosed with cancer, and just like you I was told that I was a 27 year old female that had stage 4 cancer that they only found in 65-70 yr olds that smoked two packs a day... then at age 58 I was diagnosed again with stage 4 cancer.. I had gone to see my doctor several times over a period of 6-9 months complaining about a sore throat, headache and issues swallowing, he kept putting me on high doses of antibiotics and pain meds.. he thought I had a nasal infection... things didn’t go so well.. so I totally get what’s going on for you.. one more thing was at age 50 I went to see the doc because I just felt lousy, no energy, up at night thirsty and urinating often, doc felt I was depressed so he wanted to prescribe antidepressants, I stood up and looked him square on and said draw my blood and do a complete CBC now! He called me into his office the very next day and told me I was type one diabetic that my blood sugar was 670!!! I’m surprised that he didn’t send me to the hospital immediately.. idiot!! I have always been a healthy eater, exercised often I weighed 130 most of my life... .. I’m now 62 I live off grid alone, I split several cords of firewood for heat and cooking on wood stove.. it’s hard work but it’s truly beautiful. Bless you with your journey.. I have to say doctors piss me off!!!!

[@aprylwalk6887]

I tout thought type 1 was for user 30

[@breesechick]

You're awesome!

[@N4SWS]

You beat Stage 4 cancer twice?????

[@kathielittlefield1795]

Yep

[@IgnoranceAverse]

You need a KZbin channel to show people how to live. Wow!

[@jthoen61]

I'm so sorry to hear she passed away. I lost my mom to esophageal cancer and my first husband to melanoma. It shouldn't have mattered that she was female and only 34. She presented symptoms and they were more or less dismissed. Doctors need to listen to their female patients. It's not "anxiety" or "PMS" or whatever females get stereotyped with. If she was diagnosed early she might be here today. So tragic.

[@fauzianalwoga1002]

Mine died on Wednesday at 44😭😭😭😭

[@jthoen61]

@@fauzianalwoga1002 I am so sorry.

[@dipalijagadale8097]

​@@fauzianalwoga1002due to esophageal cancer?what were symptoms?

[@Jgproductionxd5]

Wow my dad lucky beat esophageal cancer, he has melanoma right now… wish me luck

[@IceSkater8491]

So sorry that this beautiful and courageous woman passed away in May 2019. My heart goes out to her family. Rest in peace, angel.

[@phyllisstevenson4521]

I just saw her video today 10-5-20 . I sent a message to let her know that I am praying for her . This news is not what I expected to hear at all . God bless her for her strength and courage and for sharing her story .

[@justadumblonde9005]

Heartbreaking. 😢😢😢😢😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@daybyday0731]

Oh no😞r.i.p beautiful..

[@patriciap5918]

What a beautiful person inside and out. Helping others - even with metastatic cancer. A noble hero. RIP beautiful. Sending her family love & peace & comfort in knowing this outstanding person helped the world. ♥️

[@blumusik9572]

People who are batteling cancer are the noblest warriors of this world. True heros.

[@travelswithauntieann2551]

This girl was articulate and beautiful and deserved to live longer! I’m sorry but the doctors have a lot to answer for. Look at what this girl had to go through. She is one of millions going through the fight to find out what’s really wrong. It’s beyond disgusting. Rest In Peace beautiful girl. You should have lived longer 😪

[@carmenbuske3601]

those doctors are extremely lucky, I'm the broken mother in millions of peaces, never I can never hiel, never I can smile again, never again I wil have hope for a better day, all is stolen from me, my daughter Christine, dr.Christine was an extremely caring person, where she walked in she left a brith light,I live in Holland and not know the ways in the UK, london where those charlatans made the biggest foults, can you only imagined please sit down and think : Christine got a big bally, she called in to the doctor, there rthe calls are almost always on the phone, the doctor said: that is intestinal gases, send a person to the pfarmacy and all is good for it, I went to 4 pharmacyes, I both all I could, Christine started to take it, nothing hiep, so than she called again, more one week, she got biger and biger, her husband have cooked the water that hot that she was full of burnings spots around her bally and back, the pain was terrible, it was supposed to be intestinal gasses, that took 3 weeks, she got so much pain that she start to hiel like she was falling from the stairs down what i tougth it happen, she went to the emergency they took her in, they kept her 5 days doing nothing only a ecografie, it is a bit of fluid, not so much, other day came a other person by, this one saID THERE IS KWYT A BIT FLUID, ok what we gonna do, you go home and you need to go to the hospital where you get the chemos, my good lord, Christine was at this point with every our morphine and others=drugs, nothing hielp her, she could not walk anymore that big bally she got, much bigger than I have even seen a person, there in the other hospital they left her wait by the emergency again for some hours crying from the pain, the husband had no insurance, my poor girl was just starting in a new company and did not have had time to look after this, she just had done 3 times a moving from house alone, she came in a disturbing dirthy room with more 10 woman lissening all times very loud radio phone calls all day around, nobody did something about it, when I cryid that they should go there and make the people more kwyte, the nurse sad to me: you are ruud, my daugther is in terrible pain, wen are she been drained? oh tomorrow afternoon late in the evening, Christine have heard this from far away, she start to cry and said, I will kill me with an overdose, I can not stay any longer with this terrible pain.I WANT TO BRING these CHARLATANS they are not doctors, to the court, but how can I do it myself alone, her husband is from London, but he has no interest in doing it, he doe's not communicated with me that is extremely sad, Christine's last wish whore, leave my legacy alive, start a foundation in my both name's she asked me, than she called her husband: my mother is on speaker, please you two need to work together, please no fights,Christine had at that point 15 litters fluid in her stomach and belly, can you imagined the pain this poor girl came true? every night her husband put that very very hot bags on her, she was burned around all area of stomach and back, when I asked her wat that was, she said I could not feel how hot the water was, the pain was unbearable,I'm so angry so angry that you can not even imagined, they kilt my poor daughter,and the doctors go out free because I can not do anything, i even don't know the way in that country to walk in, I have no family, nobody of her contacts have contacted me, all is stolen from me, if you can imagine how angry a person get when a small thing is stolen from you, imagined your only child, a brilliant Jung intelligent with a PhD degree in neurosciences, I can not function anymore since we got the diagnose, I have had to get her funeral myself, nobody to help, nothing came true what she asked and desired,How can a mother alone in disper and broken with her only death child organized a funeral???????Christine was sure that her nice, her husband, her aunts from Vader's side would help to organize all, and so her legacy, her foundation, but never have heard from them anymore,Nobody where I tell our bitter history people start to have tears, they say one thing only: they are no human's, I'm sorry to tell you all of this, but My anger is bigger than this whole world, my anger is so big that you can not even imagine, some times me feel we can talk to the other, that what I have now with you, thanks for your note on here,poor Christine she did not deserve what she came true, her last 3 months where hell, she was in hell, nobody of her Vader's familie came to visit her in London, it is not far away tougth, Holland to London, the most people make it in the morning and back in the evening, they never came to her, poor girl, she had nobody beside me durant the day, no flower from that big familie, no kart to support her, nothing.sometimes we make extreme big mistakes with meeting with the wrong very wrong people, that was when I decided to tell her Vader that I was pregnant, there the hell became, can tell you more 500 pages what my poor girl came true, she has deserved a lovely life, she did not get it, not even with her last day on the hearth, also there was hell, because a monster that came in the room, if was today he never would have come close.I know Christine wants to get the doctors In London in the court, for sure.

[@joanna8978]

I believe that there's a higher power to which they'll answer, but not on this earth. They do this to people left and right, and nothing will ever happen to them. The apathy and narcissism is rampant, and results in many deaths on a yearly basis. No one speaks about this though.

[@drzenkobilas7770]

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[@ddajani45]

Its not curable unfortunately best case scenario is 5 years most ppl d9nt get that much

[@marievickers7848]

Dearest Carmen I am so sorry you have lost your beautiful daughter. sorry for your pain. she was your gift smart intelligent you must have been so proud. RIP Christine no more pain.x

[@margaretagundes-collins7709]

My eldest brother had the same cancer, stage II. He had surgery, removing the esophagus and attached the stomach way up into the chest. The cancer came back a year later in his brain and liver . We lost him this past January. He never smoked and was 73 years old. He was a firefighter/paramedic for 35 years though. All 7 of us siblings miss him! I hope this chemo works for you Radiation worked best on him.

[@victoriariley7490]

Unfortunately Cancer cells can grow Anywhere in the human body. One doesn’t have to smoke to get Lung cancer…just being a human being is chance enough.sadly.

[@Jimo225]

wonder if the smoke from being a firefighter was like 50 years of smoking cigarettes.

[@margaretagundes-collins7709]

@@Jimo225 pretty sure the chemicals from the fires didn’t help!

[@katjafloof4184]

This is so sad 😢 this is literally exactly what my mother went through, the doctor's constantly said it's nothing, did the barium tests etc, then finally found the cancer, but it was too late 😢 RIP lovely lady x

[@haydanashley619]

Did they find it during barium? Asking for my grandmother. :(

[@eduardogonzalez821]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@zackcam26]

@@haydanashley619barium is not absolute test.

[@SaraFrancis-]

*MR OBALAR* ON KZbin CURED ME TOTALLY ❤.

[@cas4646]

I hope you are doing well! My husband faced stage 4 cancer 2 years ago and is cancer free now! Miracle happen!

[@carmenbuske3601]

Thank you very much for your message, my poor Christine has passed on Mei 22 2019, I'm in the most terrible tragedy that a human been can go true, it is just not to believe, the pain is every day worse,what kind of cancer your husband have had?? Thank you in advance. Carmen

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

@@carmenbuske3601 I'm so sorry 😞 😢 I lost my husband to cancer 8 years ago.

[@dipalijagadale8097]

How is ur husband now?

[@semanawitkibrom5430]

How’s your husband doing

[@pmcreighton]

My mom had esophageal cancer. Her wonderful doctor saw some bloodwork numbers that indicated she was losing blood somewhere. In his older patients, Mom was 70, he always went looking for the source, and found the tumor with endoscopy. It was caught early and we were quite hopeful. It did end up spreading, but we got 4-1/2 years, which is more than most get. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@bpassion4fashion581]

What a difference you made before you departed . R.I.P. you are an angel !

[@sammylpt9076]

What a brilliant young lady this was for sharing this. I’ve had endoscopies which have come back negative but I do have oesophagus spasms that stop me from eating food sometimes. I’ve had it for approx 20 years. Doctors have never really been able to pinpoint what exactly is wrong with my throat or why I can’t swallow. It ranges from acid reflux to allergies to certain proteins in food. I really wanted to thank this lady for dedicating some of her time to helping others, but sadly as I read the comments I was struck with sorrow. What an absolute shame this woman is no longer with us. She didn’t deserve that.

[@rosariocannistraro3561]

Sammy ,Have them.check you for Achalasia (Irregular esophagus and problems in the muscles that open and close esophagus ) .

[@aussie8114]

Unfortunately oesophageal cancer often does not present with symptoms until it is fairly advanced by which time it may have already spread. R.I.P young lady 🙏🏼

[@lorij6796]

Lazy Dog True. When you get to the point when you choke on food and can't eat or drink start writing your will. Cause nothing is going to help you. Besides Cancer always returns with a vengeance.

[@flyingpenguin574]

It sucks that most cancers are like this. No symptoms until final stage

[@aussie8114]

@@lorij6796 My step father had some chest pain, he thought it might be a heart attack or heart issue. Went to hospital and after some tests and scans then a probe down the throat he was told he had 3 months to live. He died pretty much spot on that 3 months. Unfortunately by the time that type of cancer shows symptoms it has already spread to the liver, by which time there’s not a lot of hope.

[@SaraFrancis-]

*MR OBALAR* ON KZbin CURED ME TOTALLY ❤.

[@gretchendemasi768]

Brother died from this as a young man (50) non smoker, little alcohol. They thought it was pool chemicals since he had a pool cleaning business since high school. Too bad, I really miss him. Eventually starved to death as he did not want a feeding tube. I am so blessed that I got to spend time taking care of him. That time together is so precious to me. Miss you Larry.

[@lorij6796]

Gretchen So sorry, I know what you went through. My poor husband suffered with all the useless treatments. Only to have a horrific death. I will never forget what I witnessed. Take a pass on chemo. It won't help to suffer a few months longer.

[@weaverdreams]

If I get it I will have a peaceful exit. Oregon is a right to die state and you can get physician assisted suicide if you have a terminal illness. I used to have a hard time swallowing too but then I got my throat stretched and now I’m fine, at least I hope I am. I have acid reflux at times but I stopped in drinking coffee about a year ago and I feel better.

[@lesleymaclennan7899]

So sorry ❤❤❤

[@stevelee5291]

i was so over joyed to see this video (i have stage 4 esophageal cancer) i related to her and at the same time felt empathy for her. But this is the end 2023, 4 years later, she has died, but it gave me...NOT hope, i already know what is coming for me...but a feeling of compassion for her and compassion is a nice feeling when most times i am feeling fear, anger, resentment towards the healthy...here she is looking so alive and good....i feel good after watching her...then i saw that she has died and my heart broke...but this is a wonderful video of; im certain, a wonderful person

[@dizzylizzy6571]

Dear Steve. Hi. I'm Liz. I'm 63 and having GI and esophageal issues. I'm going for an endoscopy soon. I want to encourage you to go on you tube and type in Pastor Charles Lawson. He is a fantastic intelligent preacher of the true gospel. Listen to one or more of his sermons. He will not steer you wrong. I promise. Peace. 🙏👏✌️

[@missveggie908]

have you consider of intermittent fasting?🥲

[@lesleymaclennan7899]

Hope you are doing good ❤

[@minarojas6057]

Oh my gosh! Wow I just watched this video and scrolling through the comments I come to find out this beautiful brave soul passed away. May you rest in peace. Thank you so much for sharing your story before you left us. Rest in heaven

[@AllgoodthingsTv]

This was an excellent video. Your level of composure and the frank, straightforward information was incredibly helpful. You definitely are helping people with this. You can read all the WebMD articles you want, but hearing someone chronicle the symptoms they experienced and tests they went through is much more informative. Thank you.

[@sanditollestrup9300]

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[@ruthcanaday5379]

🥰Thank You so much for sharing your story. Medical info from the patient can be very important information for the rest of us to know. I do hope you are doing very well. I recently moved to a new state, and will be looking for a specialist for my check up. Similar troubles. God Bless You🙏🏻

[@bathsheba9581]

@@ruthcanaday5379 She died a couple of months after this video.

[@joannreynolds6241]

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[@albertalawyer]

She died. She was way too optimistic.

[@mindymay3]

I'm so sorry For the loss of this poor, sweet woman. I cannot believe they did not do an endoscope much earlier. It's a simple procedure.

[@lyricfinch2223]

Did she pass?

[@Ozzyozzysheesh]

What’s an endoscope

[@markfindlay8636]

@@Ozzyozzysheesh it's a camera down you're gullet and stomach.

[@nidaleshibli5496]

So very sad . Broke my heart

[@Irishrose777]

This woman has such a beautiful soul. I’m so grateful she shared her story and heart broken to read she is no longer with us. She has such a loving giving personality.

[@januaryroman9166]

God bless her soul🙏 my husband just passed from esophageal cancer it’s very painful and cruel , she is lucky she had a year, this cancer takes people very quickly , I pray they uncover a cure soon🙏

[@pamelabrown9484]

To the family of this now passed young lady, inspirational...selfless, thoughtful, strong...So sorry for your great loss, thankyou for keeping this video up...🎀🎀🎀❤

[@Philylady1]

My deepest condolences on your loss. Your daughter's legacy lives on in helping others.

[@pullingthestrings5233]

She's still alive you moron

[@pullingthestrings5233]

@@Kazilikaya you're one disgusting human for joking like that.

[@michellemichelle5202]

@@Kazilikaya Ignore the stupid troll that is @Pulling the strings. Idiot knows she passed.

[@carmenbuske3601]

the familie is only me, the broken mother, I'm so devasted behind words, have no life anymore

[@anotherwaytoputit4908]

I appreciate her sharing this. Sad to hear she passed? May God bless her and her family.

[@kristineb.1458]

Really? So sad

[@nayanmhatre3940]

Really?

[@johny1963]

How do you know. Please tell me

[@mandi3891]

@@johny1963 her latest video

[@kathybaxter7928]

Oh No. This video just broke my heart🥲♥️ I really had such great hope as my sister is battling. cancer for her 3rd time. I’ve seen miracles ⭐️ When I read the comments she had passed I really so very sad. God bless her family.

[@laurenjohnson7740]

I’m so sorry. Rest In Peace. You were a strong woman

[@jackmeyhoffer5107]

So sorry to hear that this young lady passed away. May her memory be for a blessing.

[@kkdoc7864]

Just found out you’re not with us anymore. What an inspiration you have been to all of us. 💕

[@flowerpower9541]

There needs to be legislation passed to STOP these doctors heading straight to "it's in your head" I pray to God something gets done about this. I'm so mad hearing about her treatment

[@busybeesanchez312]

It’s upsetting to think of how much time the doctor wasted in finding the right test. She may have been saved had he made a better decision on testing instead of assuming she was too young and a female to be a risk for cancer. She was so well spoken and when I watched the video I had intended to subscribe to follow her progress. Then I read the comments! May she Rest In Peace.

[@Kazilikaya]

This is the problem with the Canadian healthcare system. In America, if a doctor is dismissive you can always go find another one.

[@fouzianuura2327]

@@Kazilikaya Yes we have same problem here in Norway

[@Disapointedmellencol]

its always how they think if your a female, med is a boys club still and it kills us. there's a great book about it

[@camillecali22]

It took five years for me to be diagnosed with Parkinsons. They kept saying it was stress. This is in the wonderful capitalist healthcare system in the United States. I didnt get diagnosed until I had an episode while visiting a friend in London. My bill thanks to the NHS was zero. Long Live the NHS

[@mbd6054]

This poor young woman lost her life because doctors don't listen to women, young or old. Ageism (towards both ends of the age spectrum), and sexism in the medical profession, are killing women. It's got to stop. What a lovely, brave young woman. May she rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends, who must be heartbroken to have lost her.

[@TheRevealingOfKatiaJ]

True 💔

[@unknownhuman5873]

I know right so sad that she passed away bc people dont believe women. My own mom didnt believe me when I brought up that something could be wrong with my heart now 3 years later still havnt been to the dr. but working on it. But by now I've collapsed 2x bc of chest pain. 3 yr ago a dr listened to my heart for 2min and said I had a healthy heart regardless of what I told her

[@majed2488]

Has nothing to do with doctors not listening to women. They dont listen to patients. Nice way to turn this into sexist racist agist bs

[@mbd6054]

@@majed2488 You are wrong. You have no idea what you're talking about. If you're trolling, you picked the wrong place. You disrespect the dead, and the living. Goodbye.

[@majed2488]

@@mbd6054 How did I disrespect that nice lady? You are the on that I disagreed with and that to you is disrespect? Show me data that shows your claim to be true if you really think sexism somehow affects the way doctors diagnose their patients how stupid of a belief

[@McMurchie]

This is such a fantastic video, so grateful she shared her experience with us - it is such a scandal that doctors brush away concerns from people just because they aren't over 55.

[@beverlypowers1103]

I’m just seeing this for the first time. You’re definitely in my prayers.

[@justagirlnamedshawn]

This just pisses me off! Doctors /medical field need to start taking things serious! I think we can all tell by your composure, your smarts, etc, you know what you were taking about. Positive vibes to you.

[@LisaMaryification]

I complained to my doctor about my waist expanding. She told me to watch my diet and get an exercise ball. I switched doctors and the new one ordered an ultrasound. They found an 11 cm cyst on my ovary. Thank goodness it was benign, but what if it hadn't been? People, listen to your body. If your doctor won't take you seriously, go to another one. Don't let intimidation or a misguided sense of loyalty get in the way of your health.

[@Lauren-bc5te]

Just saw this and wish I could give her a hug. I hope she is resting in peace and in Heaven with those she loves. What a good soul.

[@mayrarosa1409]

Glad she made this video to be remembered by and teaching us about this disease and the journey

[@kerribennett3013]

I know that you are so very missed! My heart breaks that your life was cut so short. Your courage is so inspiring to watch. I wish I’d had the privilege to have known you! Much love to you and heaven and to those you had to leave behind. 🙏❤️

[@amills9261]

What a brave and generous thing to do, creating a video will no doubt save a life. It is so easy at any age to ignore symptoms if your medical professionals are not concerned. How many stories I’ve heard of missed diagnosis, at the cost of the patient. I look forward to more videos and wish you all the best luck.

[@JasonHartsoe]

I appreciate your story! I know exactly what it was like being told you have anxiety only to find out differently and dramatically life changing. It’s both a relief and like hitting a brick wall all at once. Your story will help others and I’m so glad to have had the opportunity to hear it. There needs to be better prescreening, better gene testing, better monitoring, and most importantly better preventive care. Insurance companies don’t like to pay for preventive, they’d rather you be near death and have to pay very little. Hospitals won’t treat anything but emergencies. When you don’t have insurance you get nothing done and die from the lack of proper care and treatment. Doctors don’t like ordering tests because they assuming nothing is wrong, and eventually things never get better and require more testing. By that point it’s usually too late. Sometimes the body just doesn’t reveal itself, and could be the last minute before it finally comes to light. When you are suffering from secondary, a third, a fourth, and many other conditions, some may overlap and more hide the others. We need better preventive care that monitors our daily health. Technology, devices for home use used in screening etc. by now we sure have enough data to support better screening and detection methods.,

[@711honved]

Thank you for taking the time to explain your symptoms. Even if you save one live, you left a wonderful legacy...peace.

[@ticklethypickle6368]

Rest In Peace. She passed away on the 22nd of May. Tragic that she was ignored for so long.

[@AmandaB.6529]

Tickle ThyPickle omg what!?!?! bless her heart so sad :'( xx

[@ticklethypickle6368]

Amanda Barry It’s devastating. I saw people speculating as she wasn’t posting much on here so I checked her social media and her mum broke the news.

[@AmandaB.6529]

Tickle ThyPickle oh no so sad :-( xxx

[@rosegoldwings-4300]

Oh Dear God. 😢 Rest I Peace sweet lady💛💛💛

[@AmandaB.6529]

Tickle ThyPickle omg that is so bad poor lady rest in peace hun xxx

[@wallacegeller2111]

This woman was very brave and we appreciate her information for all of us.

[@Liberty_Tree]

Where ever you are, know that you are still helping people. Thank you

[@loragray5243]

So sorry for your diagnosis! Im a 22 year breast cancer survivor! I pray for 100 percent healing! Thank you for sharing your journey...you will help others!

[@analeech7651]

I’m so sorry, thank you for sharing your story; I had a similar situation with my non caring Dr. and found out I had ovarian cancer, I’m now done with my chemo and hoping for a good outcome; stay strong and positive that goes a long way in recovering.

[@SoniaRossi72]

They mentioned a new drug available for ovarian c. Was in the news in the UK a few days ago. From the Royal Marsden Hospital.

[@stacielara9856]

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I’ll pray for you and for others going through similar circumstances. You are a beautiful and strong woman!!

[@sincerelybrittany6176]

Stacie Lara unfortunately, she passed away in May 2019. 🙏🏽

[@yourmajesty1630]

this is so informative. you are saving lives when you share your story

[@fionaanto616]

She was so beautiful and courageous and so full of life ... I'm so sorry to read about her passing away. Rest In Peace beautiful angel 😔🕊

[@romantikwater4285]

Heartbroken, just discovered this beautiful lady rest easy

[@naylaadnan9197]

We all complain over little little aches and pains...... but honestly you are 1 of the most strongest woman I have ever seen...... my prayers are with you..... I really hope you have a speedy recovery.... STAY STRONG!

[@sincerelybrittany6176]

Unfortunately, she passed away in May of this year.

[@naylaadnan9197]

Oh no... that’s so sad 😞 May her soul rest in peace

[@barbaramascaro6899]

Your a very strong lady, and nice too! My sister went through chemo for lung cancer, so I know what you're going through...I will pray for you that the treatment is effective and you get to live a long, healthy life! 🙏♥️

[@johndormer9297]

I apologize. I didn’t realize she passed. My condolences.

[@anacatandbosshog7116]

Oh how 😥 sad. R I P 🙏

[@debbiec6216]

I just found out myself , it breaks my heart for her and her family . I have acid reflux , Gerd , Low stomach acid, etcc. I believe acid reflux "might be " the Root cause of all this . I believe I could be wrong . because the doctors I visit will not tell me much of anything. What is the Root Cause of Esophageal Cancer ?

[@beverlyhamilton373]

Thank you for sharing your story. Will pray for your complete recovery.

[@sincerelybrittany6176]

Beverly Hamilton unfortunately, she passed away in May 2019. 🙏🏽

[@heliaalves9062]

Such a lovely person! May she rest in peace.

[@LMNevada]

Thank you for letting this young lady share her story. Very meaningful.

[@shortcanuckcanuck9741]

Yet another case of a woman being dismissed with a diagnosis of “anxiety “. The first step should have been an endoscopy. This is outrageous

[@phakamagawu2805]

They always say it's anxiety 😪

[@carissaexplainsitall8481]

They ALWAYS say it’s anxiety

[@BManStan1991]

Men get it too. Not trying to dismiss your statement but it’s a huge problem for us all.

[@carissaexplainsitall8481]

@@BManStan1991 ya the problem is people take men seriously when they have anxiety and they don’t take women seriously if they have something other than anxiety. So weird 🤷🏻‍♀️ lol

[@BManStan1991]

@@carissaexplainsitall8481 that's not true. I have severe anxiety and it took years to find a doctor who didn't fob off my diagnosis(es). I'm not trying to argue I just don't think it's helpful to make this a gender issue. We all suffer from medical "brushing off". I just want it stopped. For men and for women.

[@maerichard4386]

I'll say a prayer for you! Sending good energy your way for the fight! 🙏🏾💞

[@maerichard4386]

@batonbeauty that's heartbreaking! Sending my condolences to her family and Friends. May her soul rest in peace ❤️

[@jody5464]

Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail your symptoms and treatment. Someone will be diagnosed and helped earlier because of you. God Bless you. I hope you are cancer free soon.

[@koraamni5999]

She’s passed, unfortunately.

[@LAVirgo67]

Moral of the story... Don't give up when you feel that something is not right.

[@whinesicat]

but even if you know something is not right and don't have enough money to visit a Doctor it's all nothing in the end😢

[@johannabhattarai3789]

My mum had the same cancer , she fought very hard to fight it she did for a while , unfortunately she passed away one year after being diagnosed, I hope 🤞 that everything works well for you and all your treatments , god bless you 🙏🏼✨

[@janicedoreen9733]

thank you for sharing your story, it's so brave of you to do that and I can only imagine how strange it may have felt for you to be that person who "is doing all the right things" and then still ends up with a diagnosis like this. A close friend off mine is going through a similar situation and I can see him feeling really isolated being a young person with cancer. I've sent him your videos though, and think it will do some good. Keep up the great work and keep sharing!

[@biohazardgirl7465]

thank you so much, so appreciate your feedback and I hope your friend is going to feel better every day, and of course get completely healthy again. :) Thanks for watching!

[@lisaaguirre1389]

I'm so sorry that this is happening to you. My prayers are lifted up for you.

[@lasignoraluna2367]

What an authentic, clear and informative (and very sad) video! I wish You the best for the future... Big hug from Germany.

[@Caliblonde31]

So incredibly sorry to hear. God bless you and the family. Prayers 🙏🙏🙏

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

I don't even know how to put into words my respect for this young woman to have documented her journey, beginning with this video, which will no doubt help many, many others for years to come.

[@jennyhutch3341]

too many stories like this doctors not caring, wasting time and playing with patients life.

[@djmaster1995]

What about this made you think they didn't care? The first test they did was an x-ray for cancer.

[@brooklynsmith7436]

Alisha K A barium swallow can test for cancer. Their THEORY was that she had a cut not that they couldn’t find cancer with a barium swallow. It cannot determine staging of cancer but can detect abnormalities or obstructions such as a tumor.

[@brooklynsmith7436]

I would also like to add that it sounded like those doctors were really caring. It’s not that they were “playing with her life” because they didn’t find it right away in a young woman with no risk factors. I am a nurse and work frequently with cancer patients like her. Given her age, symptoms, and lack of risk factors I would have suspected the same thing they did. Their diagnostic process makes sense and these thing are not clear cut. Stop saying stuff like that when they don’t get to a diagnosis instantly! THAT IS NOT HOW MEDICINE WORKS AT ALL. I have worked with some horrendous doctors and that is not “uncaring” it’s literally just the process. Medicine is complicated.

[@sarahanne4]

I am in school becoming a medical provider, and the first thing they teach you is, "Think horses, not zebras." The second thing they teach you is, "If you are still thinking zebras, how close are you to the zoo?" All of that means, think of the more common things first. It's almost always something common just presenting a little differently, not some crazy diagnosis. That second part means, if you're still thinking about that crazy diagnosis, how likely is it for THAT patient. Do they have risk factors? You cannot always assume the worst for patients, and run a million tests on every single patient that presents with something strange. Tests are expensive, have side effects, and are not always safe. "The number one contraindication to any test is not needing it in the first place." -another thing preached in school. Things happen, zebras DO exist, and unfortunately they can be missed or diagnosed too late. That's awful, and as a provider there is no worse feeling in the world than missing the diagnosis and having that affect your patient. But medicine is not perfect. We do our best, try to make educated decisions based off of our education and clinical experience, and that's the best we can do. I'm so sorry if that wasn't enough. But I promise, it's not a lack of care.

[@wewekokowe6887]

The barium swallow is cheap test that’s why they do it first

[@thinkharder2028]

You are such a good communicator!! I'm impressed with everything....motivation to make video .....quality and completeness.... I have not met you...but ur definitely my kind of people! Thank you!

[@johnsammut7074]

Thank you for sharing your story and vital information and giving hope to anyone else who may have symptoms of oesophagus cancer.

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Thank you sooo Much for Sharing Your Journey!! I'll keep You in my Thoughts and Prayers!!

[@heathershope2123]

Prayers for you, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012. I was 26 I had a 11 pound cancerous Germ Cell tumor. The first doctor diagnosed me with Constipation. When me and my mom were leaving the nurse told us that we should go to the ER for a second opinion. She new something wasn’t right because my BP was extremely high. I’m thankful we listened to the nurse because when we arrived at the ER my BP was 210/168. They took me straight back and ran all kinds of tests. The doctor told me I hade a huge tumor, I was in kidney failure and I need to be transplanted to the trauma center. When I got there I hade emergency to remove the tumor. The doctors told my parents I got to the ER just in time or I would not be here today. I’m in remission but I have long term side effects from the chemo. Most of my time is spent at the doctors. Doctors need to take us more seriously no matter how old we are. I’ve had to many doctors tell me theirs nothing wrong with me because I’m to young or It’s all in my head. If doctors would start talking people more seriously and do all the necessary tests to rule out any medical conditions. Then maybe cancer would be caught early.

[@pandapower5902]

wow. What was the constipation like? Could you get anything out?

[@dollysumrow1062]

Bless you precious woman. I have been on a twenty year fight with cancer. Keep praying and asking God for wisdom. My doctor told me three years at MDAnderson first....but I went to other clinics and got other opinions and kept fighting. I understand the up and down days....bless you to have more up days. There are so many people fighting cancer.

[@Robyn-qu1sw]

Praying for your healing 🙏🌻

[@marilyngriffith4397]

I am going through the same thing. I am 74. My heart really goes out to you. I had so many of the same experiences . You are such a generous person to share . Is in you the very best I your difficult journey.

[@Daisy00984]

Thank you for this video. I hope your recovery goes smoothly. Take care

[@reginakasakevics7891]

I’m so sorry you are sick. It’s especially upsetting that it took so much precious time to diagnose. I pray you will respond well with the chemo. I’m praying for your recovery. Thank you for sharing with us. You are a brave young woman. God bless you.🙏🏼

[@angelbasham6631]

She passed away

[@tanyawood275]

I just subscribed because your story is an unusual one. I am so glad you are sharing this for others that need the support! Thank you!

[@josephgibbons1631]

You inspire me as a caregiver ..... God bless you so sorry you suffered so. Be at peace knowing your informative series helped so many.

[@gingerjacks9469]

Thank you for sharing your story to help others. I’m so sorry it’s your story and your going through this. I am praying for you.

[@biohazardgirl7465]

thank you so much that means a lot!

[@colleenjeffries3334]

She's a lovely woman. Bless her heart.

[@kathleenmiller2892]

my sister was diagnosed stage 4--march of 2016 passed Nov. 20th 2018.. She was 37 @ diagnosis.. She was my world. My sisters eventually spread to the brain. :( God I miss her.

[@frankiewebb5788]

Wish I could take away your pain 😞

[@jillrobbins4375]

God Bless this beautiful young woman for sharing this to help save other’s lives , while fighting to keep hers. What a true angel to display such unselfishness! The world needs more people …. Angels like her to make this world a better place. What a sad shame that she lost her life here on earth. That could have & should have been prevented! May her memory & kindness live on as her soul now makes heaven even more beautiful!

[@todddonaldson8195]

Thanks for putting your story out there. This video has re motivated me to continue to investigate. I can't eat food unless I chugg a lot of water. My body just reverse swallows it right back into my mouth. I went for the borium test a year ago and they said it was probably indigestion. I can't help but think I have bigger issues. I'll be calling a doctor in the morning. I'm a 35 year old male, fit, healthy and not a smoker. May the Lord bless you for helping people through this comment section. I will pray for your healing and for strength and hope for each day.

[@biohazardgirl7465]

thank you so much!! really praying for you that you do not have bigger issues, but yes get checked out. the Barium swallow turned out NOT to be the best diagnostic test for this! A variety of doctors have also confirmed this, but that's hindsight. however, do do do go get checked out!

[@cathmoran]

incredibly brave honest account, thankyou. In my work as general practitioner I 'll be far more aware in future of early testing in younger patients, best wishes to you for the future, stay positive and thankyou for your strength inspiring.

[@sincerelybrittany6176]

cath moran Thank you for taking what she said into consideration. She passed away in May of this year.

[@joanna8978]

I ask you, as a nursing student, and daughter of a doctor and nurse, now patient seeking help, to please listen to your patients and take them seriously. This especially if they come back complaining of unresolved, worsening symptoms. Also, just because someone, especially females, may come off "fidgety or anxious," does not mean that they should be dismissed with anxiety; everyone has a different temperament and people get stressed out going to the doctor in the first place. Not everyone is cool as a cucumber.

[@cathywestholt5324]

Praying for you. Thank you for sharing. There is no telling how many people you are helping to recognize their symptoms. ❤🙏❤

[@kevinmalloy2180]

What a freaking tragedy. What a courageous young woman. What a hugely important video.