Maria Menounos on missed symptoms of pancreatic cancer

[@adrianagonzalez8868]

I agree Insurace companies should cover annual cancer scans/MRI’s once a year and more often for cancer history

[@corneliahaegele5325]

1000%

[@lisabradley5193]

Oh boy. There would be a tsunami of unnecessary procedures performed if this was implemented. Terrible idea. Recommendations are made based on risk vs benefit, and clearly the risk of unnecessary interventions following up on things that aren't cancer is a bigger risk than possibly the tiny percentage that will turn out to be malignant. If it were as simple as a scan being sensitive AND specific they would already be doing it. There is no great conspiracy about cancer being too lucrative to cure. The fact is that cancer is thousands of diseases, and there will not ever be a single cure, nor a single test that will be effective for early intervention.

[@xx133]

They won’t, that’s an expense that could afford their bottom line. We need Medicare for all.

[@randomtees]

You'll increase your risk for cancer with an annual full-body MRI and the MRI itself won't do much good. You'll find a ton of abnormalities and you can't investigate all of them unless you have matching symptoms. It will never happen.

[@arianajade3646]

Giving thanks to Herbalist Doctor Kingsley is something I will always take personally because he's so powerful and his herbal medicine works effectively in curing lots of disease such as cancer, herpes disease, diabetes, kidney disease, heart failure, lupus and many more disease you can think of. Herbalist Doctor Kingsley brought me back to full health, after using his herbal medication for just seven days my long-term Leukemia Cancer was cured. My thanks to Herbalist Doctor Kingsley and I'm so glad I came across his channel on KZbin @ (THE SEVEN DAYS FAST CURE FOR HERPES 1&2)

[@cherylb2008]

This woman is doing a great service sharing her experience. This is very important to listen to, it can save your life.

[@reneelouiseazzopardi2073]

I feel for her...

[@Learntarott]

Absolutely. So good to see someone using their experience to help others.

[@Ceerads]

She didn’t have pancreatic cancer; she had neuroendocrine cancer, much less aggressive.

[@linanicolia1363]

Except it was not cancer of the pancreas she had. Look it up. The truth is in the details.......

[@rocioguillen751]

My mother died of biliary duct cancer which was at first diagnosed as pancreatic. However she spent months going to the doctors here in California and doctors kept dismissing her symptoms. We had to go to T.J Baja California to find out what was wrong. She advocated for herself but let's be real it's easier for people with money to survive this than the average person. But congratulations to her.

[@h3artands0uLL]

That’s so unfair 😢I’m so sorry

[@lisanevins3605]

Oh Jesus is saving her. Not any one else, not even a child . She's an eejit for making such claims & really has zero thought about the others who have cancer or have died.

[@YortOK]

True. Former president Jimmy Carter has pancreatic cancer in his family, in fact virtually every male in his male line has died from it. And yet he turns 99 this year. It shows that intense vigilance can prevent or cure it.

[@YortOK]

True. Former president Jimmy Carter has pancreatic cancer in his family, in fact virtually every male in his male line has died from it. And yet he turns 99 this year. It shows that intense vigilance can prevent or cure it.

[@anneheimburger3186]

@@YortOK His sister also had it I believe.

[@jenniferwalker5424]

As someone with stage 4 ovarian cancer with basic insurance. Normal people do not get 2 hours with a doctor trying to figure out what’s wrong. Nonetheless what a miracle this story is

[@deborahwallis8651]

She said the 2 hours was with her Naturopath. They do spend 2 hours with you. Yes, not everyone can afford their services, but if it would save your life, you'd find a way...borrow the money or ask someone for help.

[@reginaheath6131]

Very sorry Jennifer. I have breast cancer and understand the insurance frustration. ❤

[@soshea5655]

Sending you lots of love and healing energy your way ❤

[@alexa3322]

🙏🏻

[@WH012Vids]

It’s not a miracle, it’s money and resources…

[@m.usmankhan1664]

What I love about igrotum is that it not only targets cancer but also promotes overall well-being. Its a holistic approach to healing.

[@jennifera7153]

God bless this woman for using her position to try and get the mri covered. Many love and blessings to her and her new family ❤🙏🏼

[@lizzieadeseye2328]

I'm so happy for her! Rarely is pancreatic cancer found at such an early stage. The only thing that absolutely grieves my heart about this and so many other diseases is the fact that everyday people who don't have excess money or know people in high places will continue to die from a disease that we were all led to believe can't be caught early! This is proof that it actually can be caught early with the right scan at the right time. Many everyday people have had 'a feeling' that something was wrong but when the doctor sent them home they had no where else to turn. A full body scan can cost as much as 10K, but even lower end is a couple grand and not everyone can afford that.😢

[@arianajade3646]

Giving thanks to Herbalist Doctor Kingsley is something I will always take personally because he's so powerful and his herbal medicine works effectively in curing lots of disease such as cancer, herpes disease, diabetes, kidney disease, heart failure, lupus and many more disease you can think of. Herbalist Doctor Kingsley brought me back to full health, after using his herbal medication for just seven days my long-term Leukemia Cancer was cured. My thanks to Herbalist Doctor Kingsley and I'm so glad I came across his channel on KZbin @ (THE SEVEN DAYS FAST CURE FOR HERPES 1&2)

[@4IHaveOvercome888]

You are sooo right...everything you've said here. It shouldn't be that hard and it shouldn't be that expensive to get the help you need to not die from a disease. And they say it can't be caught early. Father in Heaven keep people like this willing to let the light of knowledge shine for the health of all your people.

[@smpirrello]

Her type of pancreatic cancer is different than the typical pancreatic cancer which is found at stage 4. She had a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor which is slow growing and usually not deadly. These tumors are found earlier bc they often come along with symptoms at an earlier stage. I know this bc my son had a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor also. I appreciate what she’s trying to do, but her tumor is very different than the most common type of pancreatic cancer which doesn’t usually have symptoms until stage 4.

[@reginaheath6131]

​@smpirrello thank you for clarification

[@sherylwatson2877]

I’ve lost friends and family from this cancer and several other cancers, and they all suffered from misdiagnosis until it was too late. Thank God more people are surviving these days. ❤

[@nv8942]

Thank you Maria for sharing your cancer diagnosis with such dignity and grace. No doubt, many people will be touched and encouraged by your kind and generous spirit.

[@-Greetings-Earthlings-]

I love her, she is one of the kindest in and or out of the industry. I met her in high school briefly when when was in town and always remembered her. That was almost 17 years ago! Love her testament and attitude. God bless her and her family 🌼

[@TheSometimesWhy]

With no snark whatsoever, what Ms, Menounos has detailed, as far as her medical care, is a practical impossibility for the vast number of suffering people who don't even have the most basic relationship with the broken health care system currently in place.

[@donnakreye8339]

It’s up to you. Don’t always think someone else has better options than you. What you spew to the world is what you reap/live. Yes you did have a victimhood agenda in your post.

[@TheSometimesWhy]

@@donnakreye8339, I respectfully dissent.

[@StarDust_2077]

@@donnakreye8339the healthcare system needs reform. Don’t jump straight to victim blaming. We all know insurance companies put profit over people.

[@wildcatgal1]

@@donnakreye8339He’s correct because @thesometimeswhy is basically saying Maria is a wealthy celebrity who has millions of dollars and is surrounded by a circle of other influential people that can help and support her. Regular middle class and working poor individuals do NOT have that. Period.

[@showtimesynergy87]

As someone who is continuously battling for her own health, it really is a struggle. Passed from specialist to specialist. One says "oh you have this" and the next says "oh, you don't have that" it's exhausting and expensive. I am so glad she got answers and that she fought for herself!

[@mammadijacopo3347]

I can also give you an answer that answered all my health problems: the blood type diet

[@quetzgo]

Did you get an mri?

[@Sunflower00001]

This woman has been thru a lot. Wish we had easier access to doctors like this. I really hope she continues to have clear scans.

[@jasonsandifer3250]

Amen, 🙏

[@buggiesmama11]

Yes you're absolutely correct Maria. But you also have the best team of doctors because you have the money to pay for the best team of doctors. It's truly as simple as that. The more poor people don't have access to that kind of care

[@crystalandrews2247]

Yes your statement is true. But it gives me hope that she said she is fighting for that to change and for insurance to cover a yearly test. So we can hope.

[@UntilThenn]

Yes, maybe she can do something that helps regular people

[@keishasemelfort811]

Why do you keep criticizing her because she was able to afford better care. Yes it's true her money and public influence helped her but she clearly realizes that there are major inequalities in the Healthcare system. She clearly stated she will advocate until full body MRI is covered by insurance for everyone. She does not have to do this. She wants to do it because she knows it's unfair and that she would not be alive today if not for that scan. Her doctors dismissed her symptoms too. However they could not argue with the results of the full body MRI. If you were privileged you would use any means necessary to save yourself too. Anyone would.

[@Cathy-u3r]

A team of Dr's, plus a holistic team that spends TWO HR'S with you!! Not realistic for average people--($$$) as they spend four minutes with you & blow you off...⬇️

[@rahra2483]

I would love a yearly screening, that could help a lot of people be proactive about their health and alleviate some worries.

[@bre_me]

Glad she caught it early. Pancreatic cancer is very hard to catch early and is almost always caught too late, which is why it is the deadliest major cancer to be diagnosed with. We unfortunately caught my dad's pancreatic cancer too late. It was stage 4, and then we only had 10 months together. Last month was 4 years without my dad. I can't believe it.

[@theresabrown1272]

I’m sorry for your loss. Both my maternal grandmother and maternal cousin died from pancreatic cancer . It’s a very tough cancer. 😞

[@bre_me]

@@theresabrown1272 Thank you. I'm sorry for your loss as well. ♥Do you know if their cancers were a result of the BRCA gene? In our case it was. It was the same gene that caused breast cancer in my dad's mom who I never got to meet, so I should be tested for it at some point.

[@katherinequesada7382]

Do t give up my friend had her diagnosis ans was i formed she had a year she had a spit on her liver and a spot on her lung. It's been 3 years s they can't find anymore cancer. Google survivers.

[@DigitalNomadsExplore]

My Dad had 4 months.

[@Ma_Cherie1]

I'm sorry 😢

[@sophiecormier7031]

Wow!! Maria is so inspiring. When i saw she had pancreatic i thought she was terminal and her poor unborn baby. Rarely do people survived and get diagnosed early. Maria saved her own life by pushing for answers. Congrats Maria on everything!! From Eastern Canada. XXX

[@MightyMouse350]

She doesn't actually have pancreatic cancer, she has neuroendocrine cancer that happened to present in her pancreas. It's non-aggressive and people can often live long, fairly healthy lives. Pancreatic cancer on the other hand is very aggressive, you're right.

[@LoveABun]

@@MightyMouse350She says here that she has pancreatic cancer.

[@infolegal-zb5qm]

It is terminal, no survivors

[@floridastitcher1]

I’m so glad to see Maria getting her life back.

[@MsRedPontoon]

Our daughter had surgery in March to remove a benign cyst from her pancreas. She is going to sonography school and students were doing test sonograms on each other. Their instructor saw my daughters sonogram and the large cyst on her pancreas. My daughter had no symptoms of any type. The cyst was removed along with her spleen and surrounding lymph nodes. Her surgeon told her that the sonogram class saved her life. When these cyst start causing problems it is usually too late. Maria was very lucky. Our daughter is doing great and she was blessed with a great surgeon. Also, she works for a large online company in their distribution center. She had excellent insurance benefits - sonogram, 2 different types of MRIs, endoscopy and then the surgery. She works and goes to sonography school.

[@honestbajan6877]

Excellent story! I'm happy that she's doing well for herself. Congrats!

[@chrislastnam6822]

That doesn't make sense. Why would she have her spleen , which is a valuable part of the immune system, removed? Why would she have her lymph nodes removed for a mere cyst?

[@MsRedPontoon]

@@chrislastnam6822 the cyst was very large. To remove all the cyst the spleen had to be removed also. Lymph nodes were removed on the side of caution. All test results came back negative for cancer. Her doctor was a surgeon who specialized in this type of surgery. I’m positive he knew what he was doing. Oh, you can live without your spleen. In certain situations, it is a necessity to remove.

[@MyTNMtnHome]

I was diagnosed and had a massive surgery for my Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer in my early 30s. Was misdiagnosed for years and years. I was told my stomach issues, vomiting and pain was IBS, Anxiety, hormones, and was told to eat a cracker to help with the debilitating nausea, that I needed to lose weight to feel better, that after menopause my hormones would settle down and I would feel better, was told to quit worrying. I had to MAKE someone find the tumor. It took years. The tumor was even found after a car wreck and was misdiagnosed as a cyst. I was also sent to physical therapy for the pain in my back which was actually my pancreas eating itself from the acid. Still, I had to go through multiple GI doctors before I found my current pancreas specialist who correctly diagnosed the quarter sized tumor as a PNET. The exact same thing happened years later with my heart. I told numerous cardiologists something was wrong with my heart bc I was passing out, sweating and having chest pains. Tests showed nothing. Same old treatment from the doctors: it’s stress, it’s your stomach, it’s anxiety. I was PASSING OUT and they said it was stress. After 3 years of heart related symptoms I was brought to my knees by chest pains. I went to the ER and refused to leave, arguing for 24 hours as they tried to get me to leave. I refused to leave bc I knew I would die. Finally, my first heart cath revealed The Widow Maker and 98% LAD blockage. I had a CABG that failed and 2 days later had to have another CABG after dying twice in the hospital. I even had to tell them I was dying, there in the hospital bed, before they realized my heart was filling with blood from the leaking repair that they had just done. So…my advise is keep on demanding help until you get an answer. Some doctors try a little, some don’t know enough, some situations are just really complex, some doctors only see the obvious and look no further, some doctors really care but still can’t help, and some doctors discriminate if you are a woman. YOU HAVE TO BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE.

[@Ohio_Memory_Bears]

Yes! A yearly MRI Scan does make sense and I pray for everyone who is facing an illness. ❤

[@softbreezy6052]

It will cause more people cancer if they make it a yearly thing. Not worth it. Should stay for symptomatic patients.

[@kayleighduran3858]

@@softbreezy6052 how do mris cause cancer? That have absolutely no radiation. Maybe your thinking of a ctscan.

[@softbreezy6052]

@@kayleighduran3858 You're right. I was thinking of a mammogram.

[@Tika927]

@@kayleighduran3858 in a way it kinda would “cause” more cancer in terms of diagnoses. Medlife crisis has a good video called “The epidemic of fake disease” talking about diagnosis & screening risks. Though to be fair nowadays I think we’d prefer cascades of care to being neglected by the US healthcare system lol

[@echase416]

@@softbreezy6052 This is confusing a MRI scan with a CT scan. MRI is a giant magnet. CT has radiation done in slices (visualize cutting a whole loaf of bread).

[@aldon560]

I grew up watching Maria in high school. I’m glad she’s recovered and doing well.

[@mymenagerie8192]

Pancreatic cancer is a beast!! My mom was diagnosed at age 52 in 1991 after many attempts of trying to figure out what was wrong. This is back at the exact time Michael Landon was diagnosed. They died four days apart. I am really happy that medical technology has advanced since this time, as it is so hard to detect, even now. I hope they do approve of screening. I would definitely get my screening due to my family history. Thank you Maria for being so open and trying to make a change. So happy you're cancer free!

[@katherineker7595]

She is precious! I met her years ago in LA, so happy she’s well and happy and love her faith! God is always with us ❤helping and guiding…

[@debbiec6216]

I am glad Maria Menounos doing 100% better. Congrats on her and her spouse .

[@za90909]

The more I learn about Maria the more impressed I am. What a kind soul. I’m so happy she is alright.

[@cindylou1108]

Thank you for sharing. I’ve had all these symptoms since March and I’m being blown off. You are pushing me to seek other Drs. Thank you!

[@tiff965]

This woman has been through sooo much and is such an inspiration to me ❤

[@raniasegakis1263]

God Bless you Maria and all those who are going through similar battles, positive vibes all the way

[@jessicadelgadob89]

I pray you can get insurance coverage to prevent this! I lost my father to pancreatic cancer at the age of 17, he was 47. They didn't even tell him he had cancer. He found out too late! He went back to the doctor because he kept feeling worse and the doctor asks how his treatment was going and he said what treatment and that's how we found out... Some hospitals and doctors should not exist! Had they done their job right my father could have had a longer life. He passed within the year.

[@aimeewaite925]

I lost my mom to pancreatic cancer in 1992 at 17 too, she was 39. She suffered for 9 months they said at one point she psychosomatic. Then they removed her gallbladder. Then they opened her & said it’s pancreatic cancer & she had a month to live. She passed in 3 months. Traumatizing to see her go through this for my whole family. The doctors were horrible & misdiagnosed for 9 months while she suffered.

[@CJ4Him]

Sounds like medical care you get in FL or GA… & probably in the rest of the Southern U.S.

[@denisehaddix6646]

I'm so sorry for all the loss in your families. It is a devastating disease. My sister was diagnosed 3 years ago this month. They only found it because they were looking at another problem she had. They found it, early! Because of that, they did the Whipple procedure and as of this month she is still cancer-free after 3 years. She never had any other treatment. She and our family are blessed to still have her around. And so when I hear of someone having pancreatic cancer, I know it's probably a death sentence unless it's caught early. My heart aches for the families that deal with this cancer. Please, if you have symptoms or you feel like something's wrong don't give up until they do scans that can actually see this monster.

[@boatingrocks8508]

My dad was also getting worse and worse. Went to the doctors about 25 times in 6 months. He actually went to the ER with upper abdominal pain and couldn’t eat. They gave him antacid and told him it was upper abdominal pain. A month later they found stage 4 pancreatic cancer that spread to the liver and lungs. He passed 14 days later.

[@artistjazz]

Lost My Aunt Last year to Pancreatic Cancer she was only 48 and the Drs Kept on saying her pain was imaginary and she must be an alcoholic and her "diet" was causing this (we saw what they wrote in her files after) she only drank once or twice a week and beer at that. She was Healthy as a horse and not overweight by any means- she was very active and had 0 issues before this. NONE. She never had anything even close to a health scare or any surgeries. They misdiagnosed her multiple times over the course of a year and by the time they "found" it she was stage 4 and she left 5 children and grandchildren, her brand new home she just moved into in less than 1 month... My Other Aunt on my husband's side same thing! they caught it at stage 4 and she started chemo only to waste away in 6 months she passed 1 month after my first aunt... They really don't care if you are a POC or a woman or someone they think is "poor" that's the experience my family had. THEY WILL ABSOLUTELY Write lies in your files!!! and those lies WILL influence other Drs reading those notes! Request your files and address them! That bias can be the difference that could save your life. * Same thing with Drs Notes- Killed my Best friend who had HIV and because of the biases and lies they did not give him proper medical support" Yes Some Drs will LIE to cover themselves and save their butts. Some Play GOD and belive they are right in doing this. I hope the wonderful Drs rise to the top and these blights on Modern Medicine get exactly what they deserve.

[@Red1555-i6s]

what hospital system was she in?

[@MightyMouse350]

PSA: Maria does NOT have pancreatic cancer. She has Neuroendocrine cancer that happened to present in her pancreas. (Likewise with Aretha Franklin & Steve Jobs). They were all reported incorrectly, and then PCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) were only too happy to go public with Maria on this. It took the limelight away from neuroendocrine cancer (NETS) which desperately needs awareness and funding. It is irresponsible to say that Maria has beaten pancreatic cancer. Very important to know the difference as they have differing symptoms. Neuroendocrine is non-aggressive & people often live a long time with quality of life, whereas pancreatic cancer is very aggressive. The treatments are entirely different, requiring a team of specialists in the appropriate field.

[@mcd5478]

Makes sense. I had a feeling this might be the case. I’m glad for her but since my actual job is collecting cancer data, I didn’t think this was a case of deadly pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Glad you have posted this message.

[@MightyMouse350]

@@mcd5478 I'm involved with NETS and this has been a contentious issue in general as it has been reported incorrectly too many times. It's a shame as neuroendocrine cancer desperately needs more awareness, not just for FUNDING but also to implement campaigns so everyone is AWARE of the symptoms - both for unaware sufferers and doctors so they can PICK it UP EARLY.

[@wendyporter5654]

THIS!!!! ^^^

[@lamontjames8156]

Who still believes anything these fake news covid💉💉💉💉liars have to say. Stop lying on GOD Al Roker ain't no miracle happened here!

[@trzbebop6755]

Thank you for this response. Pancreatic cancer rarely causes symptoms early in the disease, which is why it is most often diagnosed in Stage 3 or 4.

[@coutureclown333]

She would NOT feel blessed if not for the excellent insurance, her" platform", and hefty remuneration provided by her career in media. Such a stark contrast to the quality of care and aftercare available to the majority of Americans. She is a perfect example of what IS possible with excellent coverage and resources for high quality food, naturopaths, andcelective procedures.

[@ivettesantana4319]

I guess god preferred her because she is "blessed"' the rest of us must be peons in his eyes.

[@Ceerads]

AND she didn’t have pancreatic cancer; she had much less aggression neuroendocrine cancer.

[@Ceerads]

@@ivettesantana4319That God stuff: 🤮

[@fullyarmedbiker4721]

@@Ceerads Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors, or P-NETs. It is considered a rare cancer. The same cancer I was diagnosed with about 2 months ago and will be undergoing a Whipple Procedure to remove the bottom third of my stomach, head of my pancreas, gall bladder, and then about 18" of small intestine including the duodenum, and then redo the "plumbing" with what's left, in about 2 weeks. Even with P-NETs, there are forms of it that are more aggressive than others...both Steve Jobs and Aretha Franklin had the more aggressive versions and died from it. Mine happens to be slow growing, slow spreading...but, has probably had about a 15 - 20 year head start, before being found.

[@Paolo1964]

Even after the health issues, Maria Menounos is still the most beautiful woman in Hollywood.

[@erinc9672]

“This is happening for me not to me.” Wow. I’m going to remember that one ❤

[@shrinkingviolet3]

What a beauty!! And she's doing such a good job alerting all of us about cancer, which has affected my family also. xoxo

[@ginorisbaber7084]

What a beautiful human - inside & out. God Bless you, Maria!

[@anitamatthews4234]

My brother received his pancreatic cancer diagnosis on his 50th birthday. We knew something bad was wrong when he turned as orange as a pumpkin at Halloween. I even teased him about using him with my fall decorations. He got all the treatments available from the cancer centers in our area. And God gave us a miracle of 5 years with him and then a small spot appeared. He volunteered to receive a treatment in a Little Rock hospital. They tried a treatment used in breast cancer and it destroyed his liver. It's very important that you hold your loved ones up in prayer to the Lord and always have a positive attitude. It doesn't matter to God if your rich or poor. He can and will perform miracles in each and every one of us. God bless you Maria and you are so right in that God chose to work through you. I'm praying you have a long life with your baby.

[@mrgordy1980]

@@anitamatthews4234 I’m so sorry for you loss.

[@needtoknowbasis3499]

Did Lori Vallow's kids not pray hard enough?

[@coffeebreak3100]

@@sandrafernandez6040 Whipple procedure is a surgery to remove certain sections of the pancreas, regional lymph nodes, common bile duct, gallbladder, and duodenum. The patient has to recover from this massively horrible surgery to be well enough to start receiving treatments ie chemo… Last year my dad went thru whipple procedure (one day after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer) but unfortunately he didn’t get a chance to even start chemo. He passed away in less than 2 months. I miss him dearly !

[@luciacalma]

Amen. GOD is the biggest doctor! 🙏🙏

[@mrgordy1980]

@@luciacalma no he isn’t. Billions have died. Doctor God was clearly absent and if he wasn’t he’s pretty cruel the way he shows favouritism with his children. No thanks

[@Underyourbedeyes]

ok but some people can't afford all the care she can. That being said she's amazing for getting through this and advocating for better prices for this scan.

[@lobsterpocket4746]

I was misdiagnosed for 15 years, it was stage 4 endometriosis. Dozens of doctors dismissed me or just did not see the signs. After 2 excisions, a bowel resection and a hernia repair I am finally okay. Still drowning in medical debt from testing and surgeries. Insurance should do more for us. TRUST YOURSELF and don't give up until you get an answer!!

[@54andBored]

Same. I had 6 fibroid tumors in my uterus. Had a botched hysterectomy..they cut my Ureter! Had a nephrostomy tube into my back to drain my kidney until my second surgery for repair in the middle of that I got sepsis! That was a rough year!

[@nickisnyder3450]

Funny to hear this now. I know I had a heart attack last week. I felt chest pain when on the treadmill. Of course I got off the treadmill immediately. I made appointment to see my primary in 3 days. The pain came & went for those days. EKG showed a change from prior EKGs. Cardiologist soon. But my body is telling me to slow down which is hard for me. After listening to this woman's story I've decided I will listen to its signals.

[@kna3577]

Maria is absolutely correct, you are your best doctor. I'd like to also add that unless they've got there own prescription pad, they're just students that still have to pass the test for that week, practicing on you.

[@makeitmakesenseproductions]

That's right! We gotta be our own health advocates! Great interview, Maria!

[@jujubees711]

Amazing. She looks like the epitomy of health. Young and vibrant. So glad she caught it in time to treat it.

[@danielwebsta]

Come on! Man, that’s awesome! I’m so happy she won the cancer battle 2 different times! What a vigilant lady. Truly listens to her body

[@alj2301]

This is amazing ❤ cancer free AND excepting a baby. Incredible, bless her and her growing family! ❤

[@missshauna5101]

Great job Maria doing more for the health of Americans. Awesome .

[@xx133]

Unfortunately, most Americans wouldn’t be a able to get this treatment if they tried. Uninsured or underinsured. We need Medicare for all.

[@GrandDuchessAniya]

I had acute pancreatitis from a gallstone last summer and still get pain in that area every now and then. I hope she can get the insurance companies to cover the annual scanning. I would like to have the peace of mind. Maria is an inspiration.

[@MyTNMtnHome]

Get a procedure done where a small camera is sent into your pancreas. It’s the only way to be sure. Only a well train Pancreatic Specialist can do it.

[@antoniocognato5023]

​@kcashut what's the procedure called?

[@sherriscorner2015]

Can they do an MRI?

[@tracysavage687]

Maria, you are truly amazing! Congratulations on your health. And congratulations for a baby on the way for you and your husband! You are strong, and you listen to your intuition. I'm glad you're getting that message out. If you feel something, don't stop until you know exactly what it is and how it can be treated. We have to be our own advocates a lot of the time for reasons you mentioned in your interview. That is such an important thing for people to know!

[@TheDarklady28]

AND she’s advocating for those less fortunate to get these and early! What a hero!! My father died from this in the 90’s

[@sandyr4118]

What a truly beautiful person.

[@beverlyrosoff4337]

Congratulations Maria---I am so happy for you. My father passed from Pancreatic Cancer in 2013, just 14 days after he was diagnosed with his illness.

[@marygoff3332]

14 days? Oh my goodness. That must have been a shock and very difficult for him, you, and all who loved him. I'm sorry. ❤

[@emmamunro7208]

It's really a terrible cancer 😢

[@numbernine3436]

May God bless Maria with a long healthy life

[@SonyaTheSidePieceCrumbSnatcher]

Dang, this lady has been through so much. Good for her.

[@brianblonski4200]

This woman is an angel , It is no fun living with any kind illness , no matter what it is . God Bless you Maria !!

[@dianecolumbus477]

God bless you Maria! May you and your husband have good health and happiness with your new baby forever.❤

[@maryamaghaian393]

Maria live that you quoted Tony! I am going through some health stuff and I do the same keep positive and look forward never back! God bless you!

[@BonnChnd]

May God continue to Bless you and yours Maria.

[@yolandawilson3667]

You are an inspiration. Congratulations to you and your family on the great news. Be Blessed and safe.

[@danalivingabroad]

This is really such insightful advice. I love how she is advocating for this to be covered by insurance. The reality is that a lot of people who do have something early in the stages most likely are aware of something going on in their body, but the fear or lack of resource for covering the costs deters them from being seen and helped. We just need to be aware of the resources we have for help. Our health is number one.

[@monicacappetta7017]

Maria is a beautiful lady and I wish her all the best.

[@jasonsandifer3250]

Maria Menounos, she is a walking Miracle Very Thankful, to God that she has overcome these various health challenges. She is Resilient May God’s Blessings Continue to Be with Maria and her entire Family. 🙏

[@kaseys7433]

She is so beautiful - seems to be that way inside and out. Wish her the best!

[@4everspace]

Yep. There's nothing quite like diagnostic imaging! What a wonderful miracle

[@jinjin0135]

She is so beautiful and precious! I am so inspired by her!❤

[@linda85853]

Thank you Maria to help us with Mri to get it covered...ur a blessing 🙏✝️ God Bless you always 🙏 ✝️ 🌷

[@purple7vi0let]

Amen❤

[@mallorygraf8574]

Honestly, I'm still in shock. I can't believe everything she's going through. Sending prayers her way for sure!

[@susanmedved2295]

Wonderful show. Feels like family. God bless.

[@isabelalder9998]

You are an insiration Maria. Thank you for sharing your story w/ us & Congratulations on your precious (soon to be!) addition of the family!❤

[@missj.d9187]

I really hope she stays fit and healthy for her children. It seriously scares me when you hear of two different cancers in the body. I'm so happy this lady is cured I know of many others who a secondary cancer is terminal.

[@Dragonfly-ch5qr]

Her brain tumor was BENIGN.

[@keishasemelfort811]

Thank you. She seems to have missed them saying that.

[@StephanieJ777]

Been praying for her, 🙏🏻so glad she’s saved ❤

[@gmock9427]

Omg!!!! I love this girl!

[@markal6004]

Maria is truly an angel on earth.

[@jcextranow]

She doesn't even look her age. Shes the picture of survival and strength and her baby will be the ultimate healing she needs. If she continues to stay aware and showing people their reasons to raise awareness and listen and we know she will she will lead many to their victory and freedom from health issues. She is a survivor.

[@tommyk6719]

She’s a beautiful woman…both inside and out. ❤️

[@nickisnyder3450]

A pregnancy is going to be a very dangerous thing for her body to undergo now. I'm sure she has been warned of this & has decided to take the risk.

[@nanskiboutski243]

@@nickisnyder3450 Another woman will carry the baby and she will buy it

[@angiej3127]

@@nickisnyder3450 She has a surrogate.

[@caspiana3623]

@@nickisnyder3450 She is using a surrogate.

[@loualcaraz6497]

I’m so happy for Maria. She’s gone through a lot. She’s absolutely beautiful!!

[@mpdaugherty8549]

God bless you. Prayers for you and your family. Congratulations!!!!

[@jaymiewright526]

Maria Menounos is a dynamo! I pray for her health, wealth and happiness.

[@Marissa3leal]

Bless her for sharing her story trying to help others

[@tj4787]

Love Maria ! So positive , such an inspiration ❤

[@JL-zn7me]

What’s devastating is most people do not have the money, or insurance to cover early testing. Nor do they have a community of doctors and specialists who can get them in, or spend time with a patient. People go for their check ups, tell their doctor what’s bothering them and it’s not seriously looked into- the answer is usually “ take this prescription, it will help”. Someone very close to me died of pancreatic cancer… because throughout all the doctors visits, it wasn’t a “priority “ to do testing. It was discovered at stage 4. The health system MUST do better!!!

[@foma518]

Not everyone can have a "team" helping you figure things out. I'm glad things worked out for you. Wish all of us had the same access to resources.

[@clw4058]

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing your faith, Maria. No one goes through this life with no struggles . . . perspective.....God will give us the strength to go through what battles we have life. But we are all blessed even in struggles. . . . .did you wake up and draw air into your lungs? You are blessed. . . .try not to overlook blessings we take for granted every day.

[@pamlooman8045]

What a wonderful miracle.. congratulations Maria.. We wish you the best. ❤

[@cmistryreeves]

Love Maria, she is on a mission to help others as per her own experience

[@chrismaxner6298]

Extremely Intelligent lady and great Information!!!!! (I am a retired R.N.)

[@kellyfeverxo]

My female OBGYN refused to give me an ultrasound even though I've had uterus pain for months. She suggested a CT scan. Took one month (yes really) and I got a letter in the mail from Blue Shield of CA and they denied the CT scan because they said "it's not medically necessary". It helps to be famous, beautiful and rich I suppose. But I'm glad she found out what's wrong with her and that she is on the up and up!

[@dni4753]

Or it was denied because you were actually right and needed a pelvic ultrasound rather than a CT scan. Find a new doctor who will order one for you. Absolutely ridic.

[@aliciahernandez6203]

How are you feeling? I had some pollyps removed that were. causing me pain in my uterus. benign thank God. Push for your ultrasound preferably saline infused

[@familylifetoo9541]

She's so Pretty & Smart & Seems very Kind

[@ayemvrri]

God is allowing her to move forward with her mission❤

[@BN2K]

Thanks for sharing your experience with everyone. May you continue to be healthy and blessed 🙏🏾. Congratulations on your pregnancy 🎉

[@lisapallan2381]

You are amazing, I can sympathize I had nodules in my lung and shortness of breath. The nodules started growing which I was told that's when to get them out. So finally found the right Drs to take a part of my lung taking all of the nodules. My mother died of lung cancer I am cancer free

[@LaurasVillas]

God bless you Maria. Happy that you fought the cancer. Wishing you the very best.

[@MummaMia5]

I had multiple gut problems as a child but had my first diagnosis with my pancreas when I was 26 with a toddler . I knew something was wrong and was told I was a drug seeker because of gut pains. I’m a nurse with enough knowledge to m ow I was sick and it wasn’t until I presented with septic pancreatitis that my doctors diagnosed me. If left I’d not have survived.

[@jennyd5728]

Septic pancreatitis is before it becomes cancerous ? What were your symptoms? What was your treatments to cure it?

[@ejohnson5448]

Hopefully, you stopped eating gluten. That was the culprit.

[@Red1555-i6s]

what caused it

[@thebutterfly6975]

Talk about a motivational speaker. Wow Maria you are an inspiration and a beacon for those who have heard your story. God bless you and man ….. you’re gonna make an amazing mom. You are so blessed!

[@user-cl6uj5bn2f]

God bless her trying to get others access to the care she had 🙏🩵 That's a prime example of God blessing someone who then blesses others 🙏 and she gives Him credit in public, He will continue to bless her🙌🕊

[@texasmimi5566]

Yes! It is rare that a celeb brings up their Faith, let alone the name of God. Our tribulations make us stronger, and we all have them! Her strength will now be raising a lovely, God-believing child, and advocating for recommended testing for this awful disease to be covered by insurance. God Bless You, Maria, and Keep the Faith!

[@stormygirl1704]

Well spoken and focused. Beautiful, too. God definitely has a plan for her to accomplish here on earth. What a great attitude she has! 🩵

[@elainemcgovern1430]

Good for you being so honest

[@lovepattz5226]

Love her, I'm so glad she's doing well!

[@dianegentry3255]

What a special lady!😊

[@meesh1002]

Currently going through health issues and being dismissed because I am a woman. It’s frustrating but I’m still fighting. Keep being our voice Maria!

[@Belovelyava]

It’s not because you’re a woman, it is the broken system we are all faced with. I hope you get the help you need. I pray health for you.

[@johnjackson3320]

So guys never get dismissed? Oh I see.

[@meesh1002]

@@johnjackson3320 until you get asked by a dr if your chronic back issues is caused by your period and then dismissed, I really don’t have time for the sarcasm.

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

@@johnjackson3320 they tell you your endometriosis, your ovarian cysts, your fibroids, are all normal and do nothing for your pain and GI issues. Have you experienced this? No? Thanks. Literally everything they chalk up to being in your head when you are a woman.

[@jenx5870]

​@@Goldenretriever-k8mI have been an RN for 26 yrs, and there are MDs who are just dismissive by nature. They will dismiss men and women equally. You need a different doctor. The issues you describe do cause abdominal pain and GI issues, therefore, it's not abnormal to have those symptoms. I also have endometriosis and fibroids, and when I ovulate, I feel like I am having appendicitis. There are many GI issues that I suffer from. Some due to those problems, some not. If you think it's something else, get a second opinion from a different doctor. You don't have to stay with the same one you don't like.

[@FloridaBarExamCoach]

Wow what an amazing journey! I am thankful she is here to share her story and help others.

[@cindybrown9898]

thank goodness we re in canada and can get any test we want