I Had Symptoms For YEARS! - Kirsty | Kidney Cancer | The Patient Story

[@danesovic7585]

Man, every story starts with doctors blowing the patient off with "you're too young", "it's probably nothing", "drink more water" etc etc.

[@azerty123qw]

if doctors were as good in curing people as they are in gaslighting, nobody would be ill for more than 48 hours...

[@sw6118]

Every story? Or where the patient is a woman?

[@evinwhiteson4902]

Probobly cause it's rare. However doctors are not honest and insurance company's own doctors. The early diagnosis means money spent. It's all about the money

[@danesovic7585]

@@sw6118 to be fair, most of these videos are by women. Perhaps because men wait until it's too late.

[@mariacelestebustillobarraz3583]

@@sw6118 Every story I've seen, man or woman, doctors play a very poor show. Unbelievable.

[@janeshipley6993]

it’s so hard being sick when you’ve got kids. you’re a smart, lovely woman. i wish you all the best.

[@hejpigeotto]

It's hard being sick when you don't have kids. Sincerely, everyone who hasn't had kids and has chronic or life limiting illness

[@mariannepetersen3985]

I too have stage 4 kidney cancer. My tumor was 5lbs. Dr removed my kidney and the tumor but took no lymph nodes. I was ok for about 3 years. When the cancer spread to my lungs I went from stage 2 to stage 4. I had 2 rounds of Interleukin 2. Which bought me another 3 years. My original oncologist gave me 6 months to a year. When I got another opinion my new oncologist, the one who got me in the Interleukin 2 trial, got me another 3 years. My wonderful Dr Treisman has kept me here for 14 years. I get cat scans every 3 months and have had infusions, chemo pills and other treatments when something stops working. I am praying for you. You look good. Prayers from family and friends have have helped. Keep fighting!❤❤❤

[@janetwhitten2643]

Amen!

[@winniecash1654]

Omgosh how do you afford this?

[@moiraduplessis2900]

Wasnt yr time.

[@mariannepetersen3985]

@@winniecash1654Great insurance through my employer

[@biddyshea2095]

Ask Jesus to heal you, 🙏 Amen. ❤

[@susanehlava3808]

Just not fair. Too many young people being diagnosed with cancer that has already spread. I wonder what’s going on. I wish you and your precious sons all the very best and hope you get many many more years to make memories ❤

[@KS-yp1jl]

She's doing perfectly fine without romance scammers in her life, Dalec. go away

[@Meowmeow2298-i6v]

Vaxx

[@BrotherAzrael]

I think it's obvious what is going on, there should be some accountability for the mistakes of medical teams. Taking away one's license to treat patients should be on the table for one. For what if the next cancer patient is victim to the same level of laxness? What if you are this next patient?

[@MrTweetyhack]

what's going on is doctors don't care about you

[@colleenbonamico9143]

Cancer is just a horrific diagnosis, I have terminal stage 4 lung cancer,just living on borrowed time now.....I completely understand how the pain and nausea just knocks you out,it's debilitating, I'll be praying for you and your boys ❤

[@HopeofGlory-qx4lk]

Consider being born again. Acts 2:38, John 3:5 You are loved! 🤍

[@geraldineverheul4757]

have you tried ivermectin?

[@tsf637]

Read Jane Mclelland’s book How to Starve Cancer

[@denisomahoney5464]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@goberianchloex3646]

Good luck and prayers from me sweetheart x x x

[@theresahernandez6923]

I understand what you are going through. If I didn’t change doctors I would be here today. My doctor kept telling me it was IBS and I didn’t have cancer. I went to another doctor, I had colon cancer and had to have 12 inches of my colon removed. We must advocate for ourselves. I’m so glad that you kept pushing for answers. You are very strong and I wish you all the best. Keep fighting and that positive attitude will help get you through. Thank you for sharing your journey and please keep us updated. Much love and blessings to you and your beautiful family.

[@Killaah91]

What symtoms did you have?

[@theresahernandez6923]

@@Killaah91 I had bad stomach pains, bloating and weight loss. It was difficult for me to eat food without getting the pain. I was living on protein smoothies. Much blessings to you and your family.

[@theresahernandez6923]

@@user-oh7iv3ij5x Much love and blessings to you and your family

[@blake3847]

Same thing with my husband! We had to FIGHT to get him a colonoscopy even after he had blood in his stool because everyone said he was “too young for colon cancer”

[@theresahernandez6923]

@@blake3847 I am so glad that you fought to get him a colonoscopy. I pray all is going well with you, your husband and your family. Much blessings.

[@junedolson1642]

Most doctors have a big problem, they don't listen 😕 All the best to you❤

[@mariacelestebustillobarraz3583]

So sad!

[@paularodger8779]

I totally agree, doctors don't listen to people. In my opinion they should be constantly learning, as things are always changing and evolving

[@BrotherAzrael]

Often also, they have so many patients and as human beings themselves they too have limits to their patience, but we cannot afford this from our medical team. Back in the day, doctors had a relationship on a more personal level with their patient, they MADE time for them. What we need is more competent doctors, and our government can provide incentive programs to increase our medical team capacity. And for fuck sake they should stop cutting funds to medical resources - if there is anything that needs funding it's medical and educational fields.

[@GangstaNanna]

Not anymore nope. NHS doomed I won't go to the drs anymore as they don't listen and almost impossible to see them anyway.

[@GangstaNanna]

​@@BrotherAzraelexactly, you had your own doctor. Now .... Get anyone,if ya can get a appointment. Which does not help obviously.

[@TrishaChetwood]

You are an amazing lady. Kidney cancer is a horrible cancer, I had Kidney cancer and the fear of not knowing what was the next treatment was. I also can't take codine so when the removed my kidney I had to have an epidural for pain relief. I have survived cancer and you are strong enough to beat this aswell. Always live for today as tomorrow is never guaranteed is my moto. Sending best wishes to your boys and you.

[@anothercampervanchannel]

Yep, we gaslight ourselves because that's what the doctors do to us. And they are never held accountable for their incompetence...🤬 How many people die because of this??

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Many many people die due to medical negligence and incompetence. Doctors get away with murder.

[@1malons]

Oh I so agree..

[@BrotherAzrael]

I 100% agree. Doctors studied for this, they know how to read the signs and what sort of follow-up search must be done. If they refuse to do so it can only be due to laxness, we cannot afford such behavior from our medical teams, they MUST be held accountable for their ineptitude.

[@vparakhin]

Millions of people die because of this. How can we hold the doctors accountable?

[@elizabethmcleod246]

@@vparakhin. In all honesty, I feel we have no way to make doctors accountable for their incompetence, gas lighting and neglect. They are above the law.

[@elsajohn5101]

I pray you are fully cured and get to see every milestone of your boys.God bless

[@elizabethtyler1746]

I needed this so badly. Her strength is so inspiring. Prayers for the best treatments and healing.

[@angelawilliams1830]

It's nothing to worry about because you've had it for so long ! I've heard that one. I've been ill for 3 years now, very slowly getting weaker by the day. I'm 61 and am being treated like a neurotic menopausal female. 1 doctor actually said " there's nothing wrong with you , you just think there is ". I know there is and I know I'm going to be one of the ones when they actually do find out what's wrong won't be here long. I'll get the we are so sorry, it's so rare, it doesn't usually happen to women and all the other B S comments I've already told my GP I won't want to hear. Good luck to you Kirsty and best of luck to anyone seeking medical help from the NHS system especially women of a certain age in Wales.

[@cindylutz7442]

That's awful. So far I haven't had cancer (well, as far as we know, right?) But I ended up with very advanced osteoporosis at a youngish age, only diagnosed because my back pain had become chronic, and my husband asked for a scan. (My doctor didn't even examine me, just prescribed medical massage. To be fair, osteoporosis wasn't on my radar either, but the doctor is supposed to at least try to dig up clues, right?) After diagnosis, a new doctor said, "I just can't understand why you're taking this so seriously! It's not like you have cancer!" Maybe he was trying to calm me down (I wasn't aware I'd been panicking...I think maybe HE was, a little?) but I'm pretty sure no one responds well to being told to calm down. I've learned way more about the medical profession in the last year than I ever wanted to know, in any event, and it definitely doesn't make me look forward to getting older. All the best to you.

[@joycef8443]

Reading your account reminds me of My ex-sister-in-law. She told her doc she didn’t feel well and where it hurt (at the time). When she finally got someone to listen to her, the cancer was advanced and leapfrogged from area to area. No one should be told “it’s all in your head”. Good luck to you, keep being a pain in the a** until someone listens!

[@TUPELO_HUNNY]

Same in USA

[@hillarymodem3151]

@@angelawilliams1830 unfortunately we have to advocate for ourselves until we can find a doctor that cares and tries to figure it out. No one knows your body like you, keep fighting against the dying of the light, rage rage against the dying of your light 💡 I had gone to 4 ERs because I had lost 30 pounds in 6weeks and I was starting to fall asleep in person with friends and family, no warning. They all discharged me. My PCM at a family clinic, took one look at me and said I want you in the hospital at 5AM for a cortisol test, I didn’t know what it was at the time. After the test, he took his glasses off and with tears in his eyes, told me I was almost out of cortisol. I asked, is that bad? He grabbed me by the shoulders and said I couldn’t live without cortisol and I only had 72 hours left of production, my adrenal glands were shutting down, he said if he hadn’t given me hydrocortisone, I would have been dead in 3 days. The other one, quickly, was after he retired 3 years later, I had a violent seizure, they still don’t know why I have them btw, and at my normal weight was 200-210 and all my weight fell on my left foot. The pain was horrendous, my foot had swollen 10x the size and I couldn’t bear any weight on it for over 3 months. My dr was retired at this point, so again, 4 ERs, all discharged me and said nothing was broken in my foot. Obviously, not as serious as the adrenal gland scare, but very painful nonetheless. At the 6 month mark, I grabbed the podiatrist by the collar and brought him close to my face and through clenched teeth, I said maybe we should do an MRI to see if there’s a torn ligament or tendon, he ordered one immediately. He came in with his head down and said it was broken in 2 places, so not life threatening but they all make you feel crazy! That’s the VA and regular hospitals for ya. Right down every symptom and day and time and hopefully they will figure it out, praying for you all ❤️‍🩹

[@Orangeshebert]

You are not alone. Your boys are sweet and kind just like their mum. Please post when you’re up to it. I will keep you and your boys in my thoughts. I’m so glad you shared your story.

[@BenAnon-j3m]

I’m so sorry darling, it must be incredibly scary. You are an amazing mother, and an amazing person.

[@mrshadenoughofallthis911]

The most dangerous thing you can have is a known condition, like your endometriosis, which the symptoms can be attributed to. I have lost count of the people I know, me included who have had potentially deadly illnesses missed. I am so sorry that this has happened to you. 😢

[@Brightangel55]

You are amazing and courageous. Thank you for your message. Your boys are lucky to have you for a mum and whatever happens, they're going to carry you in their hearts forever. Keep fighting - I know you will 🩷

[@ftmrivas3043]

Thank you for sharing and spreading awareness. Prayers for your recovery and let’s hope for a cancer cure soon.

[@bishop_416]

Best to you. Your boys are beautiful. You're obviously a wonderful mom/mum! 🌼

[@chantalgreen9035]

Thank you for sharing, praying you will beat this cancer. 🙏 canada 🇨🇦

[@LMTino]

Heartfelt story told so well with grace and a smile during such an earth shattering disruption in your own life. That may well be your superpower! Good thoughts sent your way.

[@Halo11785]

Thank you for sharing. I am praying for your recovery. Stay strong.

[@Allegra11]

Wishing you all the luck in the world to be here for your boys for many many years to come X

[@lbarbados38]

Your advice at the end of the video is wonderful, for all of us! Best wishes to you, thanks for sharing.

[@jeanedwards7835]

May the Angels surround you and the boys with love and protection 🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘

[@Lilybet1316]

Please get another opinion about the surgery and treatment. All prayers for your recovery. ❤

[@shy_pilgrim]

There are no words. Your wisdom... 🫂🕊️🌹🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@DD-jm5ug]

I really hope the boys dad is in the picture to be a part of their journeys and to support you all. Sending so much love to you and your boys ❤️

[@gillsimpson4976]

You are one brave lady. Would love to follow your story. X

[@brendandoherty2159]

You remind me of someone who was very special for me, and like her, you seem to be a really nice person with a little bit of rebellious side, I truly wish you well.

[@cathyrudd2304]

Sometimes I wonder if a man would have been taken more seriously. With women, doctors are quick to blame stress. God bless you and I pray you gain your health back, and thank you for sharing your story. You may have saved some lives.❤️

[@pascalekc8533]

Dear lady , I fully understand your situation. I pray for your recovery and the happiness of your boys. Keep your spirit up ! God bless

[@Lamara5292]

My gawd! Doctors have to listen to what people are telling them. We have the tests and technology to detect these issues. I pray you make a recovery, it is so sad.

[@debbieparks8108]

Prayers for complete healing in the name of Jesus!

[@evyandonch553]

You are such a precious person. Praying for you and your boys! ❤

[@pam164]

Why do they always say oh you are too young, you're never too young to get it.

[@Ceerads]

You are a lovely person. Thank you for this video. You’ve described side effects so well (yes, they differ for each person, but what you said will be very helpful to anyone taking that type of chemo). I so hope you live to old age, despite the prognosis. I wish you everything good in life.

[@kimberlymickey5882]

Praying for you! You’re a beautiful mom and woman! Keep your faith!

[@debishaw9355]

I’m so so sorry! Keep fighting. Prayers for your healing. 🙏🙏

[@Luvdiamondsandpearls]

Bless you dear lady, I also have kidney cancer but it’s the most common type. I find out in December 2023, started treatment in January 2024. I lost tons of weight as well, but first indication was anemia…. Doctor was just treating anemia for 6 months…then I asked for something to be done to determine why I had anemia and unexplained weight loss. The ct scan showed stage 4 cancer, kidney, lungs and liver. I’ve been on keytruda for 6 months and a chemo pill, but Dr has taken me off that pill due to it causing high BP. My hemoglobin is much better and thankfully they have never tried IV chemotherapy yet. I’m with you on just living life, he told.d me one year without treatment maybe two years with treatment, I’m just going to live my life to the fullest while I can ……prayers for you from USA ❤️❤️❤️

[@sc5216]

Look into Essiac tea.

[@maryellwood3653]

God bless you 🙏. I'm so sorry this has happened to you. Prayers from Australia.

[@maryellwood3653]

Oh Kirsty, I'm so sorry this happened to you. My heart goes out to you and your boys. I pray for you and your family. You are brave and strong with a good head on your shoulders, take care I hope you have good people to lean on.💔🙏

[@rabekahscottheart4589]

I pray that you have a lot more time with your boys and that your body heals after your treatment finishes and you live on for many more years 🙏🧡

[@yvonnemcloughlin2877]

I will pray for you and your boys.Keep strong and positive. YOU have two great boys all fown to you and your hard work. ❤🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Itbmurr1]

I’m so sorry to hear this news. You should try to get a 2nd opinion and/ or switch to Royal Marsden or a top notch hospital that specializes in rare forms of cancer or kidney cancer. It may get you more time with your children

[@EnclaveDesigns]

Powerful story powerful message. I'm glad to have heard your story. I wish you all the best!

[@lauraleigh5562]

My uncle still alive and kicking after 15 years from kidney cancer

[@Puda]

So, so sad. I am really sorry to hear. Must be terrifying to live. Hoping for the best and sending you a lot of prayers❤❤❤

[@JillLawton-zt8me]

You darling, stay strong, sending love to you and your beautiful boys. ❤️

[@isabelalder9998]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey w/ this rare form of kidney cancer diagnosis. You are truly an inspiration! I hope you continue to live so well & for many years to come. Your boys are very lucky to have you! God bless! 🙏❤☀️

[@monicamestas7566]

Oh, Dear Lady, I'm so sorry you're having to fight this battle for your life. Thank you for sharing your journey. I an tell you're a wonderful, selfless mom; your boys are lucky to have you, and you will help them through whatever happens. Sending love and positivity to you and yours.

[@mermaidtails4391]

It’s been my professional medical experience as an RN for more than 30 years, that the worst doctors are specialists.

[@Kitchguy]

Thank you for sharing. Sending you light and positivity to help you through this difficult time. Lean into Gratitude, I find its the best medicine for my mental health. ❤

[@kirstytaylor2814]

Your strength and attitude is so inspiring. All the very best to you

[@jaktag]

Wishing you the very best on this journey,you seem to be a very strong and beautiful lady with a beautiful family that will give you the mental strength of get through this.👊🏼💕 xx

[@lamorna]

lovely brave lady... I wish you and your boys the very best x

[@shadowkat9143]

Thank you. Lovely soul. Wish you the best of life.

[@ColleenC-n5v]

You are so brave and so amazing. God bless you and your adorable boys.💜✝☮✝💜

[@plushypuppy2024]

All love to you and your little family darling...pisses me off though tbh, another overlook and being blown out with other reasons when you can't even get an appointment with the GP half the time!! Sending as many hugs as my heart wants to give you right now. xx

[@deadinthewater218]

Kirsty thank you for your story. Very informative. You are gorgeous!

[@Bombabingbong66]

What a beautiful lady you are. I pray that you have a remission and live many more years with your boys. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@cathylaycock5598]

You are an extraordinary woman! I'm so sorry that you are going through this ordeal. I wish you to be pain free and able to spend as much time as possible with your boys. My remaining sibling has Leukemia and has been given hopefully the summer to live then he'll be in hospice. He and his wife are also celebrating their 50th anniversary this month. Sending warm healing hugs 🫂🫂🫂🫂😊💗🇨🇦

[@susanstafford9528]

So sorry that you are going through this. Thoughts and prayers for your putting the kidney cancer into remission. . And so young with two young boys. You are being so calm and strong for your kids.

[@lesleagordon]

Bless you and your sons.

[@cherryburlinson3636]

You are a beautiful soul and wonderful mother. I have you in my prayers.

[@KathyBarnett-mv5vg]

They found my kidney mass last year after I started passing blood. It's only small and I'm having MRI's every six months because both my kidneys are covered in cysts, they were going to do a biopsy but can't get near it without doing damage and having to remove it anyway and the other one is bad now because of repeated infections. Sending you lots of hugs to you. ❤❤

[@kayjaytday]

God bless you. Thanks for sharing and I wish you peace and the best possible future.

[@fehawkins2934]

Thank you for sharing and blessings

[@djcoolrule]

Thanks for sharing your story.

[@elizabethconroy7665]

Warm Hugs,my dear You are a beautiful Lady

[@roxananunez2735]

I hope the best for you 🙏🙏😪

[@avarose316]

Sending love and prayers for you and your boys 🙏🙏🙏

[@andreaparke4899]

I’m so sorry. I hope you have friends to talk to.

[@shantishanti1949]

Made me tear up. Brave lady I wish you as long as possible with your beautiful boys. You are so right that a death sentence makes you wake up to the rules you have set for your life and you break them and finally feel freedom. Bless you and bless your boys. Be gone cancer be gone. 🙏🙏🙏

[@BirtheBrasel]

When the boys ask how long will we have you. Tell them you are not sure but you promise to tell them when the time is close. Then they can relax and trust you. They don’t need to know the number of days until you are really close to the end.

[@wendyrowland7787]

You have been badly let down. I just hope the boys have a secure future in the pipeline without mummy.

[@sharrondee575]

Thank you for sharing your experience ❤

[@ronnimesser]

I had stage 2 clear cell renal cell carcinoma found on an mri of my bad back. Found in Sept 2023, nephrectomy in Nov and now monitoring kidney function. Also diagnosed with Addison’s disease following surgery ugh

[@beverleydabell3241]

Ohh my darling Kirsty, I've just come upon your story. My heart breaks for you sweetheart but you seem so level headed and courageous with your diagnosis. I really admire your spirit, strength and attitude. You have to be around to see your beautiful boys grow up, leave school, get girlfriends etc. I wish you all the love and luck in the world. xxx 🙏🍀🤞🍀🤞🍀🤞🍀xxx

[@kelleycoronado9314]

You’re so strong! ❤

[@elhovobulgaria8661]

Thank you for your story, you are a very brave lady. Please can you share the symptoms you experienced in the beginning and how they developed?

[@jessc2064]

Bless you, lovely lady. Thank you for sharing your story ❤

[@ting4421]

Research the Joe Tippins protocol. I’m not a doctor or a medical person but I read his story recently. I’m not recommending this but it’s something worth reading about. He’s from the United States.

[@christyborkowski6866]

Prayers sweetie 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@justagirl5593]

I hope you’re doing ok. Sending love ❤

[@dkncjets]

Best wishes dear! God bless! Feel better

[@karenmcardle142]

❤❤❤ Sending positivity and strength. ❤❤

[@carlabullock8681]

Sending love and healing prayers. ❤❤❤

[@saloiaclaudia]

God bless you and your boys❤

[@g-bgcg]

It’s getting really old for most doctors to dismiss female patients and label them as having anxiety or depression. Prayers for and your kids.

[@cynthia4326]

THANK YOU 💗

[@dianahracanti]

thankyou for sharing your story ❤

[@ziluaq2583]

Thank you for sharing your journey, sending much love and best wishes your way, you have such grace & dignity , your boys are blessed to have such a wonderful mum, praying you have a full recovery back to good health & happiness with your lovely boys🙏🏼❤️

[@BernadetteDevlin-l6w]

Hope all goes well . Your a wonderful person I’ll pray for you 🙏🏻❤️

[@ellenm4839]

You are a hero.

[@caustinolino3687]

Have you lived in an area where there used to be an industrial site or military base nearby? Because often such sites have dumped TCE (trichloroethylene) into the ground (sometimes many decades ago), which persists and moves underground, then you breathe it in as vapour that leaks into buildings, and with enough exposure causes kidney cancer. Around half the population has a genetic mutation that makes them 2-5x as likely to develop kidney cancer when exposed to TCE. Since your kidney cancer is so unusual at your age, it makes me wonder if perhaps it's not random. TCE "plumes" are disturbingly common, and many people have no idea they're being exposed.

[@margie0777]

God Bless you and heal you🙏🙏🙏

[@jilldigwood4328]

Wishing you all the luck in the world going forward ❤

[@luvurab]

There are some wonderful non-conventional treatments out there that could help supplement the treatment you are getting now. It is worth doing your own research on. Your advice is something we all need to put into action. I send you love and wish you the very best. 🤗❤️

[@AndreaDummigan]

Hi my name is Andrea from Ireland not far from belfast I have ovarian cancer and cancer on the surface of the stomach and a rare cancer in the stomach called neuroendocrine tumour just finished a round chemotherapy got scan done see what the next step is they have already to me its just to prolong life have to see palliative care about my pain medication because im in a lot of pain

[@sweetiepie7396]

So sorry to hear you so unwell, have you tried cannabis oil.

[@user-yb6xn3ut7o]

Praying for you❤

[@rrichardson53]

They can remove the cancerous kidney and be ok since you can live just one kidney? You talked about it with such composure ❤ Prayers that the treatments work for you.