My Cancer Journey: My Diagnosis Story

I uploaded this and kept it private initially but I have decided to share publicly. It’s quite long and I think I’m quite negative in it so it might not be for everyone - if not, just switch off! But this is part of the story and part of the journey. I have written the story in my journal, but I have these diaries up online so I decided I would include it for my own future reference!
I promise I’ll be more upbeat in the next one haha!
Other places to find me:
Instagram: deedohertyinsta
Facebook: LaBelleBlog
Website: www.labellemama.com

[@ranoutofeyeballs]

It's a video about cancer, medical negligence, discrimination and rude staff during what could have been a life or death situation, it can't be negative. It's only true. I immediately loved this because it was someone with cancer being normal for once and not trying to act all "positive". I haven't saw your other videos but I hope you just keep being real.

[@francisjohnson665]

Absolutely nothing wrong with being positive. A positive attitude actually helps you heal. Laughter is the best medicine. I'm a retired nurse and i know being positive is a good thing.

[@Cayperbates]

ranoutofeyeballs omg. I absolutely love you for saying this. You do t always have to be positive because FFS it’s cancer. You don’t always have to be positive.

[@donnammvm742]

@@Cayperbates Exactly! 🤗

[@ranoutofeyeballs]

@@francisjohnson665 being positive doesn't do anything. Stop shaming people. If you want positive go watch my little pony or something and leave real life to the rest of us. Being forced to be positive through shaming (if it's not happening naturally) is actually extremely harmful for people's mental health.

[@ranoutofeyeballs]

@@Cayperbates glad someone else is a decent person. sigh.

[@mhairejenkins1540]

As a nurse, and stage 4 colon cancer patient, at the age of 30, i want to thank you for sharing your story. Advocating for yourself can be impossibly difficult, especially when your nurses, whose number 1 job is to advocate for their patients, don’t seem to be on your side. Never stop standing up for yourself! You’re an inspiration, truly.

[@francisjohnson665]

I went in for a regular mammogram, my Doctor called and said they saw a shadow on my film. Went back. Had 6 more mammograms, same day , plus an ultrasound . All were inconclusive. Next day biopsy . Dr called and said you have cancer . I said , Oh shit. Had surgery next week , 33 radiation treatments and chemo pills for two and a half years. Supposed to take them for five but, i just quit because of , in my opinion, unbearable side effects. My doctor told me later that he'd never had the Oh shit reaction from anyone, and he knew then that I'd do fine . My mother died from breast cancer at 55. She was diagnosed at 44 . I'm a 10 year survivor. It's called life , we can't go around it , have to go through it. Hope the lady in the video is doing good.

[@clairegallagher_ire]

My GP sent me home twice telling me it was "nothing" until I got very worried and she had to send me to the Breast Clinic in St. Vincent's for the triple assestment. Those doctors should have their licence removed!

[@DeeDoherty]

It's awful Claire. I know, I heard your story. I'm so glad that you pushed ahead with it though or who knows where it would have spread by now. You saved yourself and I'm so glad you are well now. It is still awful that it managed to spread to your lymph nodes and you were told it was nothing... big, big hugs xx

[@lovDebaDebs]

Just awful, awful, disgusting.. how you had to go through a whole procedure just to check if you were healthy or not is just horrific to hear, I’m getting anxiety. Revoke those stupid doctors license, they should go out of there way to help, there making so much anyways. This is horrible.. lump on top of the breast is never good, and on top of that the underarm, how dare they?? Sue them, this is horrible.

[@denisemoore8731]

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[@jjtsmom]

You did not deserve that treatment. I am so sorry. Stay strong. Your story, about the chest pain, spurred me to do a self exam where I found a lump which turned out to be cancer. My biopsy results came in today. I have breast cancer. Your story is not at all negative and may have saved my life. Many thanks.

[@PinkPanther70]

You're story is an eye opener. I am training to be a RN and now I know how NOT to treat people and to take young patients seriously as well. Fortunately, here in Denmark, our patients suspected to have cancer, get the results very soon. I so wish you the very best. ❤️

[@DeeDoherty]

Monica Havemann glad to hear they are seen so quickly x and I’m so glad to hear it will influence how you treat young patients. Although, I never mean to tar all health professionals with the same brush - not everyone is the same, I know that!

[@cassiefinnerty8426]

I just went through this crap for the last 6 months and I was diagnosed last Tuesday with stage 3 triple negative breast cancer. I'm 29 and have no history. And I was ignored and pushed away. And now I am facing a shit storm. I'm so sorry you experienced this because I wouldn't want any one to feel the anxiety and sadness I have felt already on this journey.

[@catharineduplessis5273]

Hope you will find peace, Cassie. You can do it. Love, Catharine

[@marciesalkowski8139]

The medical system can be so exhausting. We start to feel so disposable as patients. Thank you for sharing. 💗

[@jilltrenholme8235]

999

[@jilltrenholme8235]

Terrible and cruel it is disgusting sorry and you should not go thro that i have invasive breast. Cancer, had mastectomy cant have cemo on meds take care lovely girl x

[@Mslovely42]

Hi I just found out I have cancer ..and I'm experiencing this right now chest pains..arms feels numb. I'm so scared... I'm praying and having faith I get through this

[@Andrea-hu9vk]

I pray you have ok now. I went through the same. Keep your faith 🙏

[@juk2023]

I hope you're OK

[@janejohnson3031]

@@Andrea-hu9vk me 2 how are you both doing

[@alyiahmercer9867]

Is the numbing feeling where you get your blood drawn in your inner arm?

[@sukilui33]

Can't get cancer under 35? Madness. You are so strong, thank you for sharing

[@tomorr0w547]

I’m 13 and i discovered two lumps on my neck one morning 5 weeks ago. Last week I had a big one removed and my doctor said there’s a strong chance it’s lymphoma(cancer) although there not shore so now I have to wait 2 weeks to find out what it is... 😩😩😩

[@xoxo9866]

Abstract .02 hope your okay i cant wait to finish chemo and im 13 too exept i have osteosarcoma

[@patearl4036]

every breast cancer woman I know who is dead is under 35 . was.

[@seashellys342]

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28. I am now battling again at the age of 36

[@irmajgarcia6009]

They must not heard of St Judes.. Cancer can attack all ages..

[@joancahill6039]

As a nurse I am from Dublin now nursing in Melbourne Australia.i am horrified at the level of disrespect, wish I had been there as no one would have treated you like this, hope your doing well xxxx❤️🇦🇺

[@nykka3]

I am a 43 yo OBGYN physician who was recently diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. I am still processing it all. I had similar symptoms also. I also had a rapidly growing unilateral lump and my OBGYN rapidly took action. I start chemo in 2 weeks- waiting for insurance authorization and port placement. In my training, breast pain in a young woman is unfortunately mismanaged as you describe. Your story is helpful for me on a personal level and for my managing my patients in the future. Subscribed.

[@DeeDoherty]

nykka3 thank you!!

[@theresaakins2317]

Thank God one doctor is now going to listen to her patients

[@chelsia11501]

My breast cancer story is sooooo similar to yours. I too was having chest pain that felt like a heart attack day after day, with it being worst at night, and I was doctoring for that when one day I was watching tv and found the lump on my breast under my underarm. I ended up doing an echo and 48 hour heart monitor that showed my heart rate running extremely high at all times. I did get clearance from the cardiologist to have my double mastectomy and when I was leaving that appt, he did say he’s had people with cancer have heart issues that resolve once the cancer is gone. After my surgery, guess what, no more heart palpitations and chest pain. It was simply my body trying to tell me something was wrong. Ours bodies are amazing and we have to be our own advocate in regards to our health. The dr that I initially saw told me my lump was mostly nothing due to my age etc (I was 36). She told me to just wait and see if it grows, thank God my mom wouldn’t let me brush it off because I would’ve just listened to that dr and waited. Thank you for sharing your story ♥️

[@davinu.9867]

God bless you

[@sunarins]

Thats so interesting cus the year before i was diagnosed with a chest tumour i had the same thing, i thought it was just acid reflux or anxiety.. ? Interesting, i hope you're doing ok !!

[@Nadasistschoen]

I'm a final medical student from New Zealand and I want to specialize in oncology. I am so shocked and saddened by your story. Thank you for sharing it! No one should ever have to go through what you've been through. You're a beautiful person. Sending my love from NZ

[@DeeDoherty]

Nadasistschoen thank you so much! You will clearly be a fantastic oncologist ❤️ We need more of you out there! (Although my oncologist is fabulous ... it was the others/system I had issue with)

[@jasonups5386]

I have brain cancer and I must say the core of your body is the best medicine. Keep strong and smile and laugh. Those are my ingredients and I am beating it. Stay positive and talk about it like you do. Inspiration to all Cancer patients. Xo ❤️

[@tracy7880]

Jason B How are you ?

[@Mspowell30]

Stay strong!

[@francisjohnson665]

I agree.

[@NewsOnQueue]

@@tracy7880 hey are you still fighting the good fight?

[@claireoconor7986]

LongDuk Dong PLEASE CHECK OUT DR JOE DISPENZA'S WORK ON KZbin. YOU CAN ALSO LISTEN TO BEAUTIFUL TESTIMONIALS. OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE ATTENDED DR JOE'S WORKSHOPS AND HAVE HEALED THEMSELVES OF CANCER AND MANY OTHER ILLNESSES.

[@dnt_vtepedr]

As much as a crap show my home country, The USA, has become in 2020, I can say that I am grateful that at least getting medical needs met in a timely matter is something I haven't had to worry about (or at least that has been my personal experience). I have been listening to stories like yours in recent days and I cannot believe how many say it was so challenging to get the help they needed. It is so hard to hear and breaks my heart. My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed with Cancer December 14th, 2020. We got in the same day and our GP found it right away and it a rare form, Ewings Sarcoma. We were then referred to and seeing an expert the next morning and her medical team has been nothing short of amazing! Blessings to everyone battling cancer. I do hope the system for the urgent care of these things can get better.

[@monkeybubbles4359]

Please don't apologize for honesty! Finding out you have cancer ISN'T AN UPBEAT SCENARIO! The ONLY way you could have told this story of how you found out, while being UPBEAT, is if you were to not be honest. So THANK YOU for your HONESTY! That does MUCH MORE for all of us than being falsely "Upbeat". Be blessed, love! ❤️🍀

[@martinzone8153]

So you have a person with a history of unexplained upper body pain, palpable mass in breast and palpable lumps in armpit. What else do you need for an immediate further diagnostic follow up? I cannot believe this.

[@rmh2576]

The reason is that in the majority of cases breast cancer doesn't hurt and is rare in females that young. But they have no excuse for not having an ultrasound

[@rmh2576]

@@erinhanrahan952 In Norway, the care system provides annual check-ups and they do biopsies for every mass found. My cousin worked as a radiologist, specialised in breast pathology (at the University Hospital in Tromso, Norway ) and she was also doing the biopsis for EVERY SINGLE MASS FOUND IN THE BREAST. It's the protocol there. 🤷‍♀️

[@rmh2576]

@@erinhanrahan952 I was amazed too when she told me that. And was no charge at all, being a university hospital and if they had medical care. My cousin was so very exhausted as she was doing 20-25 echo+/- mammograms (depending on what she found at echo and the age of the pacient) and 12-14 biopsies daily.

[@Pussycatfeathers]

me neither Martin, its an absolute disgrace this happened to her, shes lucky to be alive.

[@BeachBarnThrifts]

As a woman diagnosed with breast cancer & had the proper testing to lead to it ( still getting treated) I'm so appalled at the way you were treated. So sad! They Can't put an age on disease. Yes, the Doctors & medical staff are schooled in these things, but they don't know it ALL. Disease knows no age. So sorry you had to fight so hard to get this diagnosis . You are so brave. God bless you.

[@sammirose0078]

I'm sorry you had to deal with such incompetence. You are so much more nicer than I would be! You are looking beautiful and are a great inspiration to all of us.

[@allisonrae4828]

Your story had me in tears. My dad was diagnosed with stomach cancer this past week, we are starting treatment in a few days chemo/radiation and he will be going for surgery - my mom passed away 3 years ago from Lupus complications so I am his primary caregiver and I know what is to come. To make matters worse my husband has been sick, it took me calling our doctors repeatedly telling them something is very wrong with him. They are finally going to check him for bowel cancer. He has every classic sign (blood in every movement and lots of it, extreme fatigue, bloating, cramping, anemic) and I just know in my heart something is really wrong. I am devastated but trying to hold it together for our daughter, him and my dad. I just wanted to say that you are so brave and you look so radiant. There is something about people battling cancer that they glow, something about cancer changes them for the good. You are beautiful - seriously

[@DeeDoherty]

Allison Beaulieu thank you so much. I’m so sorry to hear about all your struggles! Hoping there is nothing sinister with your husband ... and that things go well for your dad 😔

[@jody5464]

Allison, How is your dad and husband ?

[@allisonrae4828]

@@jody5464 terrible 😪 my dad is now stage 4 and picked out his headstone. Hes very sick. He was given a few months. And my husband is now stage 4 too. 😪 it spread to his lung, they removed the nodule - tested positive for rectal cancer, and another one grew. Its attached to his hilar lymph node in his thorax so they cannot remove it. Weve been trying to do house renos to bring our house up in value so when the inevitable happens if I have to sell the house I'll make alot of money from it. It's been very tough, lots of therapy, add COVID to the mix and were going borderline crazy. Thank you so much for asking ❤

[@jody5464]

@@allisonrae4828 Oh my word. This is just terrible. So much to take in and take care of . I am so sorry for your hubby and dad. But sad for your sadness and stress. I also care for a family member that I am pretty sure I cannot live without and I'm pretty much at a loss at what's to come.

[@Melissahenry520]

I’m so sorry. My dad has stage 4 cancer in his stomach and we are going through a roller coaster right now. Praying for you.

[@Marilinaa]

I am glad you are getting the treatment you deserve now. My doctor didn't think it was concerning, but sent me for an ultrasound and mammogram anyway. It is unbelievable how dismissive the medical world is of women's concerns. I also had chest pain and went through all the testing and dismissiveness you describe. Thank goodness you (and I) were persistent. What about all the women who aren't articulate and confident enough to press for answers?

[@christianaleeauthor201]

I am currently very sick, and worried something's terribly wrong, with all these cancer symptoms showing up. Thank you for the helpful video! Your story proves you have to push for things sometimes, when you KNOW something's wrong. God bless you with healing!

[@nikkib5753]

Hello!! Came across your comment and thought I'd check in to see how you are doing??? Hoping you took care of what was causing you to feel poorly. Sure hope you have much better news if you reply. Take care, worry less, smile always and live your best life! 💕❤

[@ilovechocolate8336]

hope you got better !🤍

[@marisolgonzalez4783]

My daughter send me your video and I want you to know that you are one of my new warriors. I'm fighting cancer right now I just started on my first quemo a couple days ago and your videos have been so helpful thank you so much Keep strong God will heal 💕

[@DeeDoherty]

marisol gonzalez thank you so much x very best of luck to you on your journey x Please know that I am living a very happy life now, only one year later. Although it seems like the world has come crashing down, there is actually a way out x always

[@amac5455]

Regards from Poland. The health care system in Ireland is medieval as in the UK and the USA. When I was under 35 and felt under my hand that I feel sth in my brest, the appointment w/ the specialist was NEXT DAY. The nurse hearing at the front desk that I only think there is sth abnormal in there, she RUN w/ me (in POLAND, small town!!!) and excused all patients, so I went to the doc FIRST. Plus: Two of my friends in Dublin gave a birth in massive pain for 24 hours. In Poland the hospital gives the C section in all similar case and when a woman is 35 or over 35 the C-section is No Question (too high risk that the baby will have episepsy caused of bad birth etc).

[@kristenfuller9168]

Having cancer sucks and losing someone close to you that had cancer sucks. I know cuz I lost people to cancer 😔 hope your feeling better.

[@DexRobinson]

I've had cancer twice (last time about 5 years ago, I'm fine now), and I've had experiences with some wonderful professionals and some incredibly rude jerks. I tried calling my specialist after getting some confusing news and his exact response was, "I have hundreds of patients...I don't have time to talk to everybody who phones me". My GP (a GOOD doctor) said, "He's an ass...but try to tolerate him because he's a great surgeon." True. He was an ass and a great surgeon. I just wish these people understood how SCARY this is for regular folks. Too many of them treat it like another day at the office and we are just annoying customers.

[@aplainjaneproduction8285]

Thank goodness for that one diligent caring doctor in a sea of otherwise dismissive, rude, inept medical personnel. Lots of love and luck to you.

[@KS-op5hb]

This video was so important!! thank you for sharing.....This is such a great message to share. Sadly we patients MUST speak up, must fight for answers, must advocate.

[@user-py1bc9bx5t]

I'm really glad you decided to share this publicly! No need to apologize for being negative. I think sharing this story will raise awareness and lead to better outcomes for others.

[@JillyBean1968]

What a freaking nightmare!!! They completely dropped the ball in the way they handled all of this!!! They should have felt ashamed and held accountable for treating you so horribly!! You sharing your Cancer experience and your symptoms is helping soooo many women!! Thank you for allowing us to come along on your journey. God bless you. 🙏🏼🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@darladeweese3573]

I love your videos. I cant believe how long it took for you to get help! I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer stage 4 and I am quite scared. if not for my faith in god I would feel hopeless. I look forward to following your progress. God Bless You!

[@aileen8492]

Are you okay now?

[@Healthvison]

Such a lovely , kind and smart lady !! Wishing you the strongest health from the bottom of my heart !

[@DeeDoherty]

Thank you!

[@TammyGrosso]

I also got, you are too young for cancer. Besides, cancer doesn't hurt. This was at age 34. When i went back, right before I turned 36, she said very angrily, is this the same lump you conplained about before? Of course I said yes, she said she didn't think it was anything, but I will give you a mamogram to keep me from worring. I am just as pisses off as you. And then what suck is after I actually beat my cancer almost the same exact thing happened again with this current cancer. And just so that you know your video did help me. It helped me realize that I am not the only one in this situation.

[@DeeDoherty]

Tammy Grosso that is shocking! Absolutely disgraceful to tell you two years later that she thinks it is nothing!! And it does hurt, no matter what they say - I believe you! Your stories are so harrowing but you stay so strong - inspiring! X

[@TammyGrosso]

Dee Doherty that is exactly what was going through my head when I heard you tell your story. I always thought that you were so lucky to be in Ireland so that you could get most of your medical coverage for free. Or at least that's what I thought. But it's truly horrible that you have to go through all of that to get normal Quality Healthcare. Sounds like there are so many Hoops that you have to jump through. I pray that your breast cancer story ends up like mine. That you beat this damn disease!

[@heighton7206]

Tammy Grosso wow. It’s pitiful that doctors are that way. I hardly even go to the doctor (esp when I REALLY need to) because everyone I’ve met, acts that way. Makes me so mad 😠

[@shereehardin5783]

I've never met a rude doctor- I've met a grumpy doc but she tried her best to be polite to me. Maybe you guys and girls need to go to another clinic/hospital. Seeing a lot of patients who usually end up having hypochondria makes some docs...aholes but they don't mean to downplay anything usually. At the time, this woman must have had doctors who were too stupid to realize cancer can show up at any age so that is on them and their education. My grumpy doc even told me if my symptoms don't go away with the medicine she gave me(for constipation and stomach pain) she'll do an endoscopy. I am sorry you all had uninformed docs.

[@cindys.6446]

Are you all in Ireland? I hate that socialized medicine, it’s not right to make you wait!

[@ccncomics]

Yesterday I was told a have cancerous polyp from a routine colonoscopy. I’m going to the surgeon next week to figure out how bad it is and what to do. I’m amaze on how different is here in the US. I had no trouble getting whatever test I needed and In fact appointments are quick. The one lesson i took in your heart felt video, is the need to be persistent seeking answers, that is the true success story here. Persistence over the status quo in the medical field. Often the front lines of the medical field are so overwhelmed that they lose empathy, this is something common anywhere, thus the need for persistency . Thank you for sharing

[@DeeDoherty]

Ccg Events you are right. There is a term for it: Compassion Fatigue

[@sharring7]

I've got inflammatory breast cancer stage 3. Rare but creable. Only shows up on ultrasound. Just started hormonal treatment. Chemo will be nect. Them mastectomy. Then radiation. Thank you for sharing. Be well.

[@DeeDoherty]

sharon harrington best of luck with everything!

[@Noonecares3203]

So sorry you’re going through this. Prayers for you.

[@shreeya1113]

Kelly Wilson what were your symptoms

[@carolehankinson4969]

Listen, it's not a downy video, it's a very important video that will save another girls life. I'm so so sorry they didn't sort this out sooner, but believe me that you are great for making this video, and I know for certain that someone that has had the same symptoms and have just been fobbed off the same as you, will now have the courage to insist on being seen sooner and will insist on being taken seriously. I had cervical cancer 9 years ago, and my daughter had breast cancer last year and we trust our doctors and don't question them. So I want to say a massive thank you to you, for coming forward.and telling us your story. Bless your heart Sweetie & I really hope everything works out well for you and you get well. ❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘

[@rh7982]

This is so shocking. What a broken system. Amazing you kept at them, most people wouldn't have. I hope more people will be persistent after watching this. Wishing you all the luck in the world

[@amystern1248]

I’ve watched all of your videos and just want to say how beautiful and what an inspiration you are. Your strength is something I admire so greatly. I’m 28 and have had issues for months. After being dismissed by my GP twice because I’m “too young”. I finally received a referral to a breast clinic. Appointment is still a month out even after basically begging to be seen. It’s so frightening knowing that something is off and having no one believe you thinking your just too young. I lost my mother 2 years ago to Metastatic breast cancer which makes all of this all even more terrifying, but watching you and all you’ve gone through makes me think that no matter what comes my way I can fight it. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@ciaraghxx]

You have every right to be pissed off with those people it's crazy that they treat people so badly when they are working in an environment where they are there to care for people. Sending you loads of love and prayers your an amazing woman xxxx

[@DeeDoherty]

Thank you Ciaragh x

[@ariessweety8883]

Do not apologize for being "negative" here ok. (It was warranted) I am SO sorry for u that u were dealt this hand. How utterly neglectful for ANY doctor to dismiss ANY lump by stating quite factually that it's NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT! Simply by touching a lump... Smh this is the first video iv seen of your story and I am very interested to see where your at in your "C" journey.. I wish u nothing but positivity and great health . By the way u are very beautiful , stay strong. ❤️❤️

[@DeeDoherty]

Lady-N-Red 38 Thank you!!

[@kittybuckley3]

I had chest pains I literally couldn't breath properly for a week I felt like I had to take my bra off because of the pain. When I went to the doc I also told him about a lump in my breast and it did turn out to be breast cancer..(the doc said I'll send u for a scan just for your peace of mind) .. Lumpectomy and lymph nodes gone I'm now waiting for chemo ... Good luck to any one who needs it ..

[@DeeDoherty]

kitty buckley sorry to hear this! I hope you’re doing ok!

[@stuartmoles7138]

I live in Western Australia, thought I was born in Dublin. Your story is heart wrenching and I wish you the very best on your journey to finding a cure for your condition. Unfortunately, it highlights the incompetence in your Medical Care system. What makes me so really sad is I enjoy wonderful medical care in Australia but I estimate 20% of my Doctors and nurses are Irish trained we even have two GP's in our practice from Ireland. The Irish health care needs to look over its shoulder and take action to try to stem the loss of valuable medical staff to overseas regions.

[@DeeDoherty]

Oh we are shocking!!!!

[@pgirl9959]

My Godddd, that tech was your guardian angel 🥺😩 Your story brought so much anger bc of the lack of compassion and empathy in the healthcare system. So grateful for you sharing your story. Best of luck beautiful 💖

[@janelleallen7775]

I know you did this video 3 years ago but I was listening intently I too have been diagnosed with breast cancer that is in one lymph node. It's just nice to be able to relate. I hope you're cancer free now and doing great! ♥️

[@sophiejackson7148]

So very helpful. Thank you and please continue to share your experiences.

[@cindys.6446]

You poor thing! Damn Doctor’s! It’s amazing how persistent you have been . I do hope you keep your subs up to date on your life, I loved your video! ❤️from California

[@amya9597]

I found my breast cancer myself. I was diligent on doing mammograms since I had dense breasts. I was told by one of the doctors on my oncology team that my cancer was most likely missed on my mammograms for a few years. A friend of mine was told her lump was just a cyst and to come back in a few months for another mammogram. Again, told it was a cyst and to come back in a few months for imaging. After a few cycles of this, they realized it was cancer and by this time it was 8cm! It’s unfortunate that we are led to believe we are doing the right thing by having mammograms, yet they still miss our tumors.

[@bexparker2]

Big hugs and much love and prayers to u and your family. 🤗🤗❤🌞❣💗

[@sarahthomas7815]

The fact you still had your sense of humor at this point, is amazing!💗

[@southernbelladonna78]

Same exact thing I am going through right now. I am still being sent all over the place and no one will take me seriously even though I have swollen lymph glands ALL OVER THE BODY WITH NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. I have ruled out on my own with my own money (while waiting for my insurance to kick in) HIV, BREAST CANCER, ORAL CANCER, HEAD AND NECK CANCER CERVICAL CANCER AND OVARIAN CANCER, LUPUS. The only thing left is lymphoma and NO ONE WILL PUT THROUGH an order for biopsy of nodes. So I know I am sick and no one will help. Still begging for a biopsy months later even though my nodes are still swollen after a month of antibiotics. The medical community so far has been rude, dismissive and unconcerned with saving my life and I feel like I will die waiting on a diagnosis. Thank God you finally found the lump on your own, but in my opinion one of the Dr.s should have thought of that. I know how scary it is and glad to hear you didn't give up. Guess I will have to do the same.

[@sueanndisanto]

I am so sorry to hear this story. You deserved so much better.

[@Mia-me4uy]

Stay strong I’m sending much love and prayers your way❤️

[@pacedelacruz4913]

You're so beautiful... Your eyes are your best asset and these shine even more now that you lost your hair. You're a beautiful, funny and most loving person to share this information to help others. Thank you so much. I wish you a prompt (and permanent) remission. God bless you 💖💖💖

[@DeeDoherty]

Pace De La Cruz thank you, what a lovely thing to say!

[@shoshanachavab]

I think this is absolutely horrific the negligence and lack of care. I wish you well and send you love and healing energy. ❤️❤️❤️

[@DeeDoherty]

Thank you x I’m so good now

[@AmyLouiseYT]

Wow! Your story is insane! I can't imagine having to go through that with doctors being like that! I'm so sorry you had to go through so much.

[@jacketjamaican1393]

You did just great! You were not downy you simply told your story. I look forward to your other videos and I wish you good health!

[@jacquelineholdsworth1831]

Thank you for sharing your story. You have so much strength it is immensely evident. Your story will inspire so many to be their own advocate.

[@fioweb123]

I can't thank you enough for sharing. As someone in the medical field I will never forget your story. Super helpful. All tbe best to you xxx

[@variii2071]

You are such an inspiration! I really want to say thank you to you. I just found out today that my mom has to do the chemotherapy, starting this friday. At first I was in shock... so I tried to find a lot of information about it on the internet and so I come to KZbin and search for a cancer journey and I found your video! And I kept wactching all of your videos. And the more I watch, the more I feel less worried and filled with anxiety.. thank you so much!

[@mbejjalovely7809]

This has been the best video ever about the subject

[@samtrudgill1527]

I am so sorry you had to suffer, I came to your videos due to starting chemo soon and I think you are amazing and brave, thank you for your videos, I wish you got treated sooner and hope you are doing well now xx

[@lunaqua7563]

Thank you for posting this Dee- you have done a great service in providing us with this valuable information. I hope the stupidity you encountered during all this will not be repeated for you treatment - like another person said, it's hard to believe it is 2018 and this kind of dismissiveness in so called professionals is still prevalent.

[@susannbroxnilsen3823]

You are amazing.. Just AMAZING. I ❤️ u, your story and thank u for sharing, it helps me A LOT! going through the worst period of my life, with thyroid cancer. Lots of love from Susi in Norway

[@1969bogdi]

I hope you’re doing well… It is unbelievable what you had to go through!!! Thank you for posting the video

[@caroline7853]

Your story is so moving. I pray for a complete remission.

[@judechristenson2952]

You know ...One of the most sincere, heartwarming, and also Infuriating videos I’ve seen. I’m so sorry that you’ve gone through all of this, just to get your diagnosis. This is the only video of yours that I’ve seen, so I don’t know what’s going on right now, but I will view some more tomorrow. I will keep you in my prayers. I just feel so badly that the medical community treated you the way they did. That is horrible. I did read some of the comments below, and yes, some of them are, questionable? I think some of that has to do with dictating instead of typing. My iPad loves to correct my speech in the wrong way. I am so happy that you met one person that understood you. That cared enough to go the extra mile. Anybody that watches this video must feel the same way that I do. It encourages me to always take the time, to listen, and to try to help whomever needs it.

[@patriciabennett1819]

You are amazing.So genuine and I am wishing you so well .It is awful when the medical staff were not listening as it took so long. I am sending healing hugs and so much love to you. At present I have a wonderful friend who this week is having a check as the lumps under her arm are painful. I am saying prayers for you both.Greetings from England.Take care.

[@scottmerritt3532]

Ireland should be ashamed. Whatever happened to "First Do No Harm?" The female nurses and Physicians who "treated" Cookie in the State System should resign.

[@amysands8925]

Nothing but praise for the NHS They have looked after me. In Northern Ireland

[@zaidaahida1868]

Think he means hse

[@elizakeys9148]

Thank you for letting me view the video I'm just getting started with from having breast cancer they have removed my breast but I'm doing good I start chemo in a couple of weeks so thank you so much the one with the hair helped a lot to I cut my hair all the way down but thank you so much for sharing your story it really helpful to hear real people talk about it instead of listening to what the doctors or the nurse is saying what I should do because they never had cancer before so thank you again

[@thewreathmeshine]

I am so sorry you had to go through this experience. You handled those ignorant rude people better than I would have. Prayers for your healing!

[@ew7512]

You're not being "negative", just honest. It's ok to talk openly about the hard parts of life. Best wishes. ❤️

[@pacedelacruz4913]

This video IS very helpful, Sweetheart. You may save a few lives and never even know about it because of the immense courage you showed in making this video. You're BOMBASTICALLY Beautiful, Little Angel. I gratefully thank you for this video which I passed on to every woman I love and admire via FB. THANK YOU!!!💖💖💖

[@STGlamz]

Praying for you❤️❤️ you are gorgeous & I’m so sorry you had to deal with such incompetence. Some of these doctors need to think outside the box & not just always blame everything on anxiety.

[@teeangel7546]

Praying for you and I'm glad you listened to your spirit and didn't give up. You are fighting the good fight. Your very strong, keep your faith.

[@hellekimery9537]

You could talk all day ! You were so clear, and informative - but oh so human and relatable ! I have been through the gauntlet of the ‘ well we don’t know, it might go away’ 😳nothing as serious as you , but being ignored or told you are fine while YOU know something is really wrong :( it's awful, degrading , and dangerous !! It cost people their lives every day , and they ( medical community) be held accountable to some degree.my prayers are with you - I hope you get the ' cancer free message real soon. 😘

[@nnpatel44]

Big hugs to you. I cried with you in this video. I am complete stranger, but i felt your pain and frustration, the way u have to go through this. Lots of prayers and love to you. Hope you have completely recovered from this.

[@sheneljolly5841]

Thanks for sharing your story. Makes me feel that am not alone.

[@72Nooshin]

Great Job.... Thank You So Much for sharing Your Experience... I have gone through the cancer journey myself...You Are BEAUTIFUL Inside and Out.... Please remember that You Are Never Alone.... 💖

[@irisrose4732]

I'm so very sorry that you were delayed in diagnosis and not taken seriously. I know you will beat this and I send my greatest prayers to you and yours. We here in the States also sadly run into apathetic doctors that dismiss symptoms, plus the added fear of health care. I have to get my own mammogram soon, as I deal with intermittent pains and they always say that the disease usually doesn't hurt. Plus I have a family history now because my beloved mother had it. Your case shows that it can hurt, so you're also doing a great favor to other women in educating them about this disease. We can never give up advocating for ourselves and our loved ones when it comes to our very well being. We know our body's best and if something is wrong as well as getting worse, doctors need to listen seriously. It's unbelievable and sad. Take good care of yourself.

[@mmck1463]

I REALLY appreciate your video and all you have said! I had never that that chest pain that doesn't get diagnosis ad heart issues could be related to breast issues. THANK YOU!

[@kMeganizTV]

Hi, may I also a cancer survivor. Nice to know you. Thank you for sharing and being open

[@TheFranceskaTree]

Your story resonates so much with mine and your chest pains that were breast pain is an awareness that I needed as I look back on the chest pains I had previously before this year being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Since my diagnosis in March this year, I've been watching and re-watching your videos which have been a salve to my soul and such a helpful guide into starting chemo and chemo side effects and losing my hair and just everything that seems to be rolled up into having breast cancer. Thank you for sharing your journey as it is a beacon of light in my own current fight.

[@haroldgaffney246]

It takes a great deal of courage to speak so honestly and frankly. You are a person of dignity and great bravery

[@DrLx3ve]

The same thing happened to me! I had a few times where I had sharp pains in my chest like a heart attack! But I didn’t think anything of it I also feel I have panic/anxiety attacks. Then I had an annual exam and felt a lump on one of my breasts. Sometimes the receptionist at the drs appointments I have had to go to are so arrogant and down right mean. Sometimes I feel like it is just because im young. I got diagnosed at 28. 😩 I’m so sorry you had to go through this. I will definitely never just let anything go ever again. Your videos are helpful! They have been so helpful to me right now just beginning my journey. Thank you for making these videos.❤️

[@mistyroses8999]

Blessings to you such an incredibly brave and strong woman. Wonderful video and very informative indeed

[@vasseam]

16:00 😥 oh ...I’m sooooo sorry you went thru this terrible situation. My heart totally goes out to you. 💕

[@amandabrantley4850]

Bless your heart, I am so sorry that you got put off like that. I pray you’re doing better, I haven’t got to your other videos yet. ♥️ I started having chest pains over Christmas, I finally went to my doc and my chest x Ray is abnormal.. I don’t have answers yet but this is helpful. 🥰 love from Tennessee

[@thinwithintrainings]

Omg what an advocate you were for yourself!!! I am experiencing pain and have my ultrasound tomorrow after a receiving a call back and everyone talks about a lump but I’ve had pain in my chest, arm, and upper back and even though I might be just fine, it’s so helpful to hear that maybe it’s not just my new IUD and maybe I’m not going crazy - or maybe I am and it is. Thank you!!!!

[@holliefarokhi6218]

I came across your video today on my KZbin feed and how horrible the experience was for you to experience utter unprofessionalism with the healthcare system. Continued prayers for your healing journey. 💜

[@warroko]

Dee - You are an inspiration. This Feb 21, 2018 was a long one and I admit with my ADHD, I wanted to flip to another a couple times. The thing is though, every bit of it was required because it help us to feel the long trek and HOW MUCH OF AN ADVOCATE you were. If you hadn’t done what you did, you wouldn’t have been here to record these videos. Without a doubt, this video has and will save lives. I and those around me haven’t been affected by cancer but I am finishing up my pre-Nursing and hope to help in the future. Thank you for documenting you trials. -A

[@susanmcgill7048]

Very informative. Prayers for you during your recovery. Your accent is beautiful. From Susan in USA ♡

[@lovingdale2449]

You are incredible! Your story goes to show just how strong you are and your truly amazing. I have been going through a similar situation and the same chest pain that ultimately revealed a lump and your videos have helped me through so far and I would like to thank you for sharing your story. It means so much to me and I'm sure so so many more. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you always!

[@DeeDoherty]

Thank you so much for this lovely comment... you've literally brought tears to my eyes, if you're the ONE person I help then I'm happy with that. I am SO sorry that you have Cancer, what an awful hand to be dealt in life. But I am here, I am by your (virtual) side and we will both beat it! If you are on Instagram I am @labellemama -- you can message me and we can chat about it! Thank you again x

[@DaphM-cb3ck]

Your video will help people. Thank you. I experienced the same, a tumor that was brushed off as being benign. Yet 10 months later was now at a further stage than it would have been. Sending love from Canada to you.

[@deborahharpster5651]

Thank you for sharing this...just had my first chemo two weeks ago...hair already falling out. Thank you for being so brave and sharing.

[@sherrytownsend00]

Thank You for explaining your symptoms. You will save lives!!! 💕

[@boomerlady]

Amazing video. You would not give up and I admire that. I would have gladly accepted that it was "nothing".

[@sharonmccartney8866]

Your story was so informative and caring to let others judge for themselves if they should move on. The Drs do not know everything,sometimes we know more,like you it's our body we can tell when things aren't right. It's scary to tell others how you feel, but you were persistent and you were very smart to do what you did ..God Bless You and Thank You so much 🦋💞🦋

[@louisefrancodeolivei]

Thanks so much to share this video. Really touch me, because I had chest pain for more than a year, my doctor did a bunch of exams and seems that I was fine. Like you I have bad anxiety ( and also (ADHD) so I truly thought that the was from my anxiety...... well well. like you after feel lump I went to the emergency room, and is like a nightmare .... I got IDC I having to learn so much .... so much to do.... overwhelming. After watch your video I really see the connection, it was exactly what you describe. I'm viewing this problem as something that you cannot avoid so, I pray a lot and gives me peace of mind and comfort.And I'm waiting for the next step...Again Thank you so much

[@linecho64]

Thank you for putting your journey out here for us to see. I have been waiting since 4/1 and have just received my date for my first treatment which is surgery on June 9th. I'm not sure what is going to be in my treatment plan in the future but you have helped me so much. It makes me calmer to see what you went through. Thank you.

[@discopantsandhaircuts1135]

Wow, I'm so sorry that you had to go through what you did, to then get the diagnosis that you did. My exp is a 180 degree one to yours, I was whisked through the process without questions or delays. I'm in Australia.