Love and Cancer at 27 | Being Mortal | FRONTLINE

[@rnava4]

A very heartfelt and personal video. I, myself, was diagnosed with brain cancer and it spread throughout my spine. Because of my fast acting oncologist, I survived by doing radiation and chemotherapy at the same time (with a bone marrow transplant shortly after). I am proud and blessed to say that I am still here with my wife who I also married while in treatment after they gave me 5 days to live. My profile icon is a picture of my first day back at work.

[@thehound9470]

Ruben Navarro congratulations, you're story is great to hear and even though I don't know you that human compassion makes me warm inside to know you survived and are happy with you're wife. All the best to you and you're future.

[@jaxlpic7609]

Yay! Congrats.

[@pixieaeschliman1641]

Go get it, Ruben!!

[@rnava4]

Pixie Aeschliman thank you

[@candegginaace6978]

Ruben Navarro soo cute😍❤

[@lindasim3507]

Thanks everyone everyone for watching a piece of our story.. During this I was diagnosed with a tumor. That I didn't tell Frontline. I just kept it to myself. I wanted to be all about Allen. I was diagnosed with ossifying fibroma. luckily mine was benign to this day I'm still having surgery.It's a on going battle. In a few days.. my doctor and I are will be planning another surgery in a couple months. again thank you everyone for watching our story.I did this because I want everyone to know how a wonderful Allen is and to have an memory of him.

[@LM-um4dx]

I hope all is well with you! Thank you for sharing your story with Allen and now with your story, may God bless you ❤

[@mr-yy8sd]

True incredible how are you now ?

[@taco2728]

I had a tumor found ou utcwhen I wasi n fith grade and my eyesight sucks needs to be fixed now and my dad hung himself last yeae in July you dont see me twlling tje world what so you wNt a cookie lol

[@taco2728]

Ok jk sorry hope uou get well but that stufc did actuslly happen but u saying that makes eceryone know and how can we know its you tho lopo

[@taco2728]

Ok jk sorry hope uou get well but that stufc did actuslly happen but u saying that makes eceryone know and how can we know its you tho

[@housedubs1]

I watched this with tears in my eyes....what else can you say really?

[@chanelgez2146]

Sharon R me too

[@marcfavell]

This made me want to hug my mom, death is part of life, life is way to short, tomorrow is not guaranteed!

[@preppy1953]

May Alan's memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

[@kevinmoore2501]

That’s so nice. Such a great story. I have brain cancer as well. I was diagnosed at 15 years old after vomiting on an almost daily basis, and having several other neurological symptoms. I had it initially surgically resected, then treated successfully with radiation when it recurred. I’m dealing with a third recurrence now, and I’m starting to feel the effects. Fatigue, nausea, easily getting sick, etc. this is a sad story to hear, but, I respect that man immensely, as well as his wife for helping her husband through a difficult time. Cancer is no fun for the patient, or for those close to the patient. Bless that woman.

[@Sarah1920s]

Kevin Moore Prayers for you 🌹

[@ShepherdsSolarGuy]

stay strong kevin. I'm here for you

[@13Grneyez]

Kevin Moore ♥️

[@warfighter1988]

How are you doing now man?

[@liliaminotta356]

Linda! your awesome, I recently lost my boyfriend to terminal cancer ws well. I feel like we can relate in so many ways. Raul and i had also been together for six years this month would have made seven Years of him and I being together. Having cancer at 27 is hard. Its difficult watching somebody leave us after we have seen them grow throughout the years, hoping for a better and healthy future. You are a angel and thank you making your journey public because I've been looking everywhere for somebody who could relate to me and I found you. God bless you.

[@stephenfischer5688]

I was struck by how that same movie, "The Fault In Our Stars," nailed it with regard to the cancer journey. Thanks to Allen and Linda for sharing their experience of deep love on that journey. I have felt the same things.

[@letstalkabouttv1784]

Man she is beautiful.......and...so young...i hope she finds peace and love again and her heart heals ❤

[@baldwintheanchorite]

What a remarkably personal and deeply moving video. Linda, you encapsulate what's remarkable about the human spirit, your strength is incredible. Thank you to Frontline for bringing us along for the ride. It is a great privilege.

[@suzannewoods9396]

Beautiful story. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you.

[@desicatz]

Linda, I'm sorry for your loss. People impact our lives everyday, good and bad. Your love was important to your development of self, and I hope you are happy and at peace these days.

[@chanelgez2146]

Devastating absolutely heartbreaking😪😪😪😪 my thoughts are with you.

[@ghost84429]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I can barely see the keys on my keyboard through my tears.

[@janetcousins4397]

Such a moving story. Wish the best for her in the years ahead

[@giraffypeace5894]

there is no time that someone you love, be it be family or friend, needs you and want to feel your love, support, encouragement and assurance than when they are ailing and /or know they have limited time. if you find someone like that, keep them because such people are rare.

[@yoursemexpert]

I had never had a partner die but man, I was crying for the most of this video. Like, ugly cry lol

[@tonisargent4695]

so sorry about ur love of your life its sad when someone u love dies I know how u feel I lost my child

[@mrwaffleman7626]

Im sorry that she only had him as her husband for three short weeks. They should have had more time together. I just hope that the time they had together was the best time of their lives

[@ronleight9341]

It's just crazy the bad hands people are dealt. Her husband got cheated out of 40 plus birthdays, while someone else dies comfortably in their sleep at 102.

[@Monkforilla]

I would never want to lose someone so close at such a young age... they had so many plans ahead of them and so much I bet they planned to do together.. and all of that changed in one day when the news came. Never ever take your loved ones for granted

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

My heart breaks for you. I lost both my Parents seventeen years apart.

[@the_oneshotkidd_1899]

So sad my uncle tom died at the age of 60 and my grandpa died at the age of 71 and my Great grandmother got breast cancer and survived i am so scared i am terrified that i am going to die so sorry this happened to them

[@ruller8901]

his quick thinking of getting married was smart, they got to enjoy the time the had. Honestly kind of cool.

[@susanm9703]

Deeply sad.

[@andrewharrier62]

Some ppl leave their mate the second they find out their mate is sick, happened to me so i find it odd when ppl stick togerher threw this stuff, i got very sick with a rare debilitating degeneritive progressive life long neuromuscular disease as well as having bipolar, i lost my career, my wife cheated on me,then left me about a year later. I tried to commit suicide and ended up in the ICU for a while, but survived the attempt. My view on love, life and marrige as well as other topics has been forever changed...

[@ethanhoff7772]

My girlfriend abandoned me in a rough time too. Unfortunately women are socialized that men deserve an unfair deal in relationships with them. There is an imherent dehumanization of men in general in American society.

[@KezDezHanzz]

​​@@ethanhoff7772 absolutely not true. Women who are sick tend to get left more by their significant other

[@katiemccunniff9661]

My Goodness. Are you doing okay? Please let anyone let me know

[@howsyourpeterbilt6368]

So Sorry for your Loss

[@517oceanfront]

I have all my hubby's stuff still,almost 8 years on,wherever I go,I hang his clothes up,wear some of them,liver cancer is brutal.

[@kjay1500]

WOW!!!

[@indicindyxxx]

so sorry for your loss 😢 does anyone know the trailer of the film in this? xx

[@willchacon5888]

indicindyxxx The fault in our Stars

[@joedez6711]

Cancer sucks and I wish there was a cure, I wish I could make a magic potion to fix it. But I still don’t know how and I don’t have the resources to get there yet. I lost my aunt to cancer and For those families going through it I know they wished they had a magic potion too. Take care

[@luctran1540]

I know he loved her, but he was also a little selfish. She is young, a beautiful future ahead of her. He should of told her to find someone very special who loved her and be her best friend when he is not here on this earth.

[@NoOneHere2Day]

So they get married and now she inherits the hospital bills?

[@NightFighterDK]

She can just say No to Them

[@NoOneHere2Day]

2HIGH ummm, no.

[@NightFighterDK]

yes atleast here in denamrk you can...

[@melissaharding7754]

I admire the FUCK out of her strength. Woman are amazing

[@SurviventheOnslaught]

men are the backbone of society

[@RichardMNixon-zh6uz]

Not sure about amazing, but they sure do feel good. :)

[@Heliumballs]

These replies are gold

[@votewaldo9876]

LOL she's amazing how? It was the poor guy who had to suffer, and die at 27. She gets to live.

[@mikenone4077]

coudnt the doctors do surgery to remove the brain tumor?

[@Liuhuayue]

It probably depends on multiple factors, most importantly, the location of the tumor.

[@marybelalpizar2552]

God loves you

[@taco2728]

Poor gyy

[@thiokal1]

Awwww your good Rico!

[@salmtz5353]

God bless u🙏

[@taco2728]

Poor guy

[@chrisdidonna7371]

Very sad

[@alessiopassuello7037]

I hope all the people find Jesus before it's too late 🙏

[@iKeto_gal]

I think KZbinr Wil Dasovich will decline... he looked so frail

[@taco2728]

What movie is it of thd Trailer tho lolol!!!

[@Aaron-mv1qp]

okay just a discussion, of course allen knew he was going to die. was it right for them to be married? would it not hav caused a long term effect on her mind? she wouldnt be able to live a normal life from the point he dies till she dies. she wont be able to get married again (it wud be in her mind) not have any kids etc? just a discussion thoughts? R.I.P Allen Chou

[@sarahgreen6039]

Huh? So she can't Remarry? What a weird comment

[@kelvincollado481]

Para DIOS nada es imposible si hay cura para todas enfermedades nuestro seňor Jesucristo es la respuesta el sigue sanando fe en el y Buskemolos de todo corazon para k el no libres de todo mal

[@ricardoocampo8586]

🙏🏻

[@taco2728]

Forgto aagaiajn tooo

[@fatehyabali]

Aa

[@kloo972]

I bet she found someone else by now.

[@effiebelegrinos2022]

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[@thiokal1]

Why do you say o?

[@Zakariah1971]

What did this guy do to fight? Just take poison and listen to allopaths? What about diet change? Was the brain tumor benign? If so the radiation and chemo were not necessary to save his life. Only when the insurance money ran out did doctors say "get your affairs in order son."

[@Novuboss]

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