My Stage 4 LUNG CANCER Symptoms: "It all Happened So Fast!" | The Patient Story

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Tiffany started having rib pain but thought it was just a pulled muscle. She then went on a hiking trip and struggled to breathe, feeling short of breath. A lingering cough led to tests and no answers. After a lung collapse and hospitalization, she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer at 38 with no smoking history or risk factors.
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[@Av-vd3wk]

How do we stay ‘in touch’ with them and their story??

[@geminiwaywardbound1229]

Please can we have updates, we care a lot about these people they aren’t just a story anymore. They have a special place in our hearts, Many people can relate to the Heartbreaking position they are in.❤️‍🩹 And they Help so many people by spreading awareness. ❤THANK YOU

[@Twotoesup333]

i dck kankr.

[@wheepingwillow24u17]

DO YOU WANT TO POSSIBLY SAVE THIS WOMANS LIFE?

[@ДраганНонковић]

Did you get the COVID vaccine?

[@BowmanMoran]

My step mom had cancer over 20 years ago. She had a lung removed. She just turned 94. Don’t give up hope.

[@evansclan4eva49]

We need more stories like your mother’s. Thank you for sharing.

[@audreystone4060]

Which lung right or left?

[@mildredchapman3994]

Whatever you do, do not give up. Hold God to his Word. God is faithful to his word.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rexrocker1268]

If they can catch it early, it’s probably not a death sentence. that was pretty bad though. She had to have a whole lung removed. Wow, that’s amazing. My father died of cancer about 20 years ago started with a lung, but it metastasized. They removed parts of one of his lungs. The poor man went through so much pain. I wouldn’t wish it on a worst enemy. He was a great man.

[@amandamalsbury7141]

It would not have been stage 4 lung cancer then. That is treatable and not curable. Patients are fortunate to survive 5 years on current treatments.

[@gregmacdonald3559]

Hello I am a 21 year survivor, 57 bladder cancer, metastasized to lung. I was told that I may get two years, it has been 20 years since I was told that. I has been a very rough 21 years, but I will take it anyway I can get it. Miracles do happen. You will be in my prayers and positive thoughts. ❤ God bless

[@alisonmary1443]

Amen.

[@anjayyyplay2502]

thank you for sharing your story! Will def help people,I am 1 of them

[@AlwaysIndia29]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@irishgirl1753]

@@anjayyyplay2502 ❤️👏🤗

[@gregmacdonald3559]

@@DonLight413 no

[@thelikebutton88]

Going through it with my sis right now. The cancer has spread pretty much everywhere now in just a few months from discovery. Its just a matter of days. She at home with hospice currently. Bless those hospice workers. Edit...she passed 3 days ago. R.I.P sis.

[@anitaboora8623]

Aww sorry to hear that, 😔

[@TeKi-f6y]

Praying 🙏 for you and your family

[@thomascollins4325]

My condolences on the loss of your sister.

[@pondfamily7295]

Awe 😥 So sorry for the loss of your sister. Sisters are so special. I hope your life of memories with each other shine through and keep you going at this time.

[@mawsoncasey7347]

I hope she is at peace and she spent quality time with you before she passed. Sorry xxx

[@rangerwhite5165]

The more I read these stories, the more I realise life is a complete lottery. God bless everyone battling illness.

[@teena-tz7lr]

there's nothing lottery about being infected with a bio weapon then at the same time being mandated to take a bio weapon injection. both destroy your health and life. this is happening to loads of people who took the bio weapon injection.

[@cjhoward409]

Stress can break down our cells. Anything that enters our body and blood stream can break down those cells. Sugar is a huge culprit that Drs don’t talk about. But cancer cells feed off of sugar. 😮 people don’t eat real foods anymore. They eat processed junk foods. Diet sodas are the worst ! Some sunscreens that have chemicals in them that .. get this.. cause cancer !!! Ugh !

[@josephhamilton962]

well said

[@PatchOrPlacebo]

Dear RangerWhite, I am every day trying to get more accepting of the idea that one day we all pass to the next life; we will all walk this path one day. Life is a lottery, eternal life is not. Please read The Gospel of John -1st Chp, as it reveals who Christ was and is. Call on Him please Paul, He will meet you and take you home, regardless of whatever has happened in our lives. See below, Thief on the cross, saw that he was not perfect, saw that JEsus was, knew that he faced death within few hours and asked JEsus to take him home.. Please read.... 39 One of the criminals who was hanging there railed at him, saying, “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” 40 But the other rebuked him, saying, “Don’t you fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation (face imminent death)? 41 And we rightly so, for we are getting what we deserve for what we did, but this man has done nothing wrong (saw Christ's perfection).” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom (he's asking for Jesus to make him right with God The Father).” 43 And Jesus said to him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." Roman's 10:9 'if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus (jesus is The Christ - God in Flesh) and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.' 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word WAS God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by Him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. ...who was 'The Word'?? It is revealed in Verse 14... v14 And the Word was made flesh (human), and dwelt among us (walked on earth), (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. If you can't believe, struggle to believe, ask God 'If you are there, I would love to know you, please speak to me, through these scriptures, which right now I don't believe, or please visit me in a dream...ask God to give you faith' God bless you, I hope to meet you in heaven.

[@AntoniaGreen-t8p]

Yup💯

[@josegarza6179]

It blows my mind that in this day and age, medicine is so crazy slow when it comes to diagnosing cancer.

[@kevOzilla]

because its a cash cow for the gov and big pharma as sad as it is they want to treat not cure

[@MargYork]

I t blows my mind in this age and day that doctors keep misdiagnosing cancers. Look how long it took Fran Drescher to get a diagnosis!:(

[@F_Yale]

It's an industry which concerns itself with profit.

[@vikingbynature777]

We have a government that steals are money, provokes wars, arrests political opponents and your surprised at incompetence in the medical field, wake up

[@michaellim4165]

Treament makes money, cures dont. Keep taking those drugs, and treatment. it makes shareholders happy.

[@GrammyT0621]

Praying for you. My mother in law lived with Stage 4 for 26 years. Died at 86

[@FloridaForForever]

I just got diagnosed with esophageal cancer that has spread to left lung...oncology next Monday...my prayers are with you...ps I never smoked either

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

Did you have acid reflux? I have a condition that increases my risk of GI cancers

[@lesleymaclennan7899]

❤❤🤲🤲

[@purplephoenixartbymicheled9298]

🌬🙏Stay STRONG and I'm so VERY sorry 😢 We are all stronger together 🦸‍♀️💕💫🦸‍♂️ 💪💛💙💜💖🤍🖤💪

[@elizabethw.454]

What were your symptoms? Sending you strength and healing ❤

[@cheryllauscher4804]

Did you get the vaccine or any boosters?

[@hatarismom]

My husband just completed his third chemo session for small cell stage 4 lung cancer. He’s terminal but he’s doing great, we are praying for at least another year max 5 if anyone can beat it it’ll be him. Keep the hope alive. Miracles happen. Sending love and prayers.

[@Ragdillian]

look into ivermectin or horse dewormer. its parasites. do some research people are curing the lung cancer with parasite killers

[@Ragdillian]

he has nothing to lose

[@adyarym]

Search about Joe Dispensa , he has videos and other people are making videos with his material too. He has books and also offers retreats but people could use free available videos and meditation videos. Many people is healing by using his material. See that you find the free meditations! - I’m sending healing blessings and healing wishes your way. ❤ - Check Templeton Wellness Foundation to see other people that survived cancer and how do they do it. Among those stories there is the one about Joe Tippens. He also has his own page called: My cancer story rocks. There you could see his protocol and his very interesting story. He was terminal, very metastasized, and now is cancer free.

[@cinhenry]

God is with you …trust in Him …only He can get us thru this mess we live in.

[@teresarenee3829]

please look into fenbendazole...

[@janetbackes6298]

My Sweet Sister started having a cough in December 2023. Many test etc. to finally be told on January 23 2024 that she had stage 4 lung cancer, never smoked a day in her life. It was so very aggressive that she passed away on February 7 2024. She was 72. I will miss you forever Lillie my dear older Sister. See you again ❤😉🙏🏻

[@ronbusby3335]

I am so sorry for your loss. I’m sure your sister was a fantastic person. God bless you both!

[@lorrainerooney4026]

oh my thats the saddest news life is very unfair, sendin g lots of love

[@eunicewilliams9275]

I am so sorry for your loss! May God continue to comfort you and your family!

[@-MaryPoppins-]

I’m so so so sorry 😔 Please keep sharing her name and her wonderful memories!!!! She exists, she has passed, but she’s still alive in spirit! I pray you find peace and contentment on your journey ahead, and may it be nothing but joyous❤️

[@klasgroup]

😢🙏

[@evafrank7019]

My lung cancer stage 4 ( NSCLC ALK POSITIVE) journey started 8/2016. Pulmonary doc who performed procedure to remove fluid and thoracic surgeon who sealed the plural space and did biopsy, gave me a grim outlook. Maybe 6 months, go get your affairs in order. On my first on oncology appointment, I was offered palliative care, 😊to make me comfortable. I was in post procedure stage, tubes removed, and was functioning well on my own. I said thanks no thanks, I will let things evolve and I do not want to be numb, spacey from pain meds, I want to remain clear headed. I was 64, never smoked, non drinker, led clean life and exercised. I complained of symptoms to primary doctor year earlier. I had an chest X-ray. Both radiologist and primary missed it. At diagnosis year later, which started again at primary’s, another chest X-ray, there was a 10cm growth in between low and middle lobe, and so much fluid buildup, which was causing me to not be able to walk across a room without becoming short of breath. Primary called to give me the results of X-ray, told me to get myself to ER immediately, things can get very, very ugly real soon. That 10 cm growth did not happen in a year, it took years to grow. Anyway, I took no meds for 10 first months, and researched like mad. I read medical papers, journals, clinical trials, boy, I learned a lot. I got rid of the primary. At about 10-11 months no meds, I was doing well, able to take care of myself, and looked and felt better than anyone expected. At that time oncologist who has been doing monthly blood works, put me on meds for my type of mutation. I took full dose for about 2 weeks and it nearly killed my liver. So 6 -8 weeks to heal the liver and gave me next med for my mutation. By now I’ve had 3 meds, and am currently having symptoms and tested, have new mutations, current med is not working. But 6/2016 to date 1/2024, I am here, 7.5 yrs later. 72 yr old female, living alone, taking care of all my needs, active enough to garden, exercise hard, but only in the pool, can’t do it on land, get out of breath. I cook my meals, always tweak ingredients, add or subtract, and keep on researching. I fast 3 to 4.5 days before each month’s blood work. I tell my oncologist I am planting young fruit trees in pots, expecting to be here to enjoy the fruit. You are young, have a family and so much living to do. Don’t live in fear! Fear will kill you before the disease. Learn as much as you can about your type of cancer, mutations. I learned from listening to oncology lecture by a specialist on my type of lung cancer, that 2/3 of her patients can’t handle full dose of meds. I never took a full dose again(oral chemo). Most I would take was 1/2 and when I had sufficient improvement, held steady, I reduced dose to 1/4. I am my own advocate😊. I know how I feel, how I function, recognize when there I changes. I don’t agree to frequent scans. Too much unnecessary radiation. Trust your medical team, but do verify, read, listen to other medical specialists, plenty out there doing public service, via podcasts and recordings of medical lectures. I wish you the best. Be positive, mentally and physically active, be strong. Don’t let your immediate circle of loved ones and friends see you as “cancer” patient, always starting conversation with asking how you feel😊. You are still the same person you were before diagnosis. Do and talk with them about things other than cancer. Don’t let cancer dominate every minute of your day. I shared my diagnosis with only 3-4 immediate family members for almost 4 years. That helped me to not have to deal with everyone’s pity look on their faces and never ending questions of how I feel, plus everyone sharing who they knew that had cancer and who survived or who died. Every cell in your body is listening and reacting to your thoughts. Stay calm, get plenty of rest and sleep, outdoor time. Check vitamin D levels and supplement if below 50. I keep mine at 80-95. Was 17 at diagnosis. Research shows that large number of cancer diagnosed patients had low levels at diagnosis. Sending positive vibes your way. I know you can do this😊

[@margaretskinner6972]

So you were 17 when diagnosed with low vit d?

[@brian09ist]

Thank you for your story. Going through it with my dear mom. Your story gives hope. Best of luck

[@donvu101]

You are amazing! I wish you all the Best!

[@sandilobianco6734]

What were your simtoms?

[@lovelyroses1803]

❤ beautiful you are ❤

[@Drnardinov]

I never thought I’d gravitate towards this group but here I am with prostate cancer. It sure helps when people share their experiences. Thank you and good luck.

[@lilianmalone-f9q]

Hope you fully recover prayets and thoughts are with you❤

[@10andmore]

I wish you the very best!!

[@yellowlab5624]

15 year prostate cancer survivor , prayers to you, You got this 🫵👍

[@Drnardinov]

@@yellowlab5624 thanks!!

[@kellyb6820]

Sending prayers to you for a quick full recovery 🙏

[@patbennett66]

I pray that this lady recovers in full

[@lestercombs1871]

Diagnosed in 2021 with stage IV Lung Cancer. Still here.

[@lilpoohbear653]

small cell or?

[@hollyharris1874]

Hope you're feeling OK! 💙🙏

[@Grimmreefer34]

God bless you sweetie, you and everyone commenting on here are in my prayers. I'm a cancer survivor I had 12 rigorous chemo treatments at age 29. I was stage 3 of 5 stages Hodgkin's disease and been in remission since 1996.

[@johnrambo1349]

Cancer have stage 1 to 4. How the fawwk can you have stage 5? Stage 4 is already a death sentence. Good luck at stage 5, final boss fight. Lmao

[@sue1657]

praying for a super recovery. GOD bless

[@ValerieGriner]

Amen! I'm praying, too. What a beautiful family.@@sue1657

[@cmtravissss2526]

@@johnrambo1349 she could have made a typo, seeing as the 4 is directly next to the 5. And there is a cancer of 5 stages - nephroblastoma, a childhood kidney cancer. I don’t understand why you felt it necessary to make any kind of LOL comment towards someone who fought a battle of cancer. OP should block you from this community's content.

[@roblockhart8410]

I hope she’s winning her battle

[@Oceaneyes-eh6vs]

I'm laying here with Metastatic Breast Cancer that has metastasized to my right lung crying so hard for you. I know this fear. God Bless you.

[@Veronica-tn2xc]

My dear don't be scared. I know how you feel😢

[@sugarsore]

I'm so sorry.

[@Oceaneyes-eh6vs]

@@Veronica-tn2xc Thank you 🌻

[@Oceaneyes-eh6vs]

@@sugarsore Thank you 🌻

[@sugarsore]

@@Oceaneyes-eh6vs Did they say what stage?

[@marktarascio4766]

My wife of 39 years said she was 15 lbs overweight .She decided to go to an exercise class to lose it. She did it in 2 months but kept loosing weight. Went to the Dr and they said she had stage 4 gallbladder cancer. They said she had six months, she made it 9 months .then passed.The woman was never sick a day in her life till this.

[@steveschiller5496]

I’m so sorry. I can’t even imagine how painful and shocking that had to be for both of you. Prayers for strength and comfort.🙏

[@lahondafolk4334]

So sad, taking too many good people too soon.

[@Danibooz]

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family 😢

[@LouiseGroenewald-hj2vo]

My mum had bile duct cancer again a quick passing she lasted 6 months

[@kathyh4804]

I’m so sorry about the loss of your wife 😢Praying you are surrounded with good support

[@avoidnegan5937]

Cancer is getting so common it should be one of the first things they test for I think

[@jarrettthomas4865]

Common for people who took an experimental thing

[@petezereeeah]

Cancer is so horrible. I'm stage 1b pancreatic. I don't care about myself, but this has put my wife through hell. This tests a relationship. Some divorce over this. My wife slept at the hospital at every turn. We are bonded forever.

[@Terry-e7r]

How did you find out, seeing as it's such early stage?

[@petezereeeah]

@@Terry-e7r the tumor by luck, I guess, is on a bile duct that caused jaundice. I went to the ER. They did a scan. Saw the tumor, and was admitted to the hospital. They did a stent surgery. Now am doing chemo. Wife says I'm lucky. Doesn't seem like it to me. Everything I enjoyed in life has been taken

[@christophermoltisanti7019]

You should be glad and grateful for your cancer, rather than being unthankful and not knowing to appreciate. Otherwise you'd be DEAD already, from such levels of constant intoxication through poisoning. Instead be grateful for your tumours, knowing your body works just as intended and is isolating the toxins by encapsulating them, giving you the time and a chance to radically CHANGE what you drink & diet, and turn things around 180 degrees. First sign will be the tumours turning from rock-solid to morbid, next comes the shrinking till gone.

[@linanicolia1363]

Why divorce ? pancreatic cancer is very deadly. One will die and the other will survive, pretty much, .the cancer and the divorce. Don't freak out. At the end, we all die and time is timeless ; decades can turn into one minute....and we are history. No biggie.........

[@jimbo33]

Best wishes Peter. I have chronic pancreatitis problems and have had it for over 20 years now. The fear of cancer is always there. Am interested in how you found out you had it. It seems that cancer of the pancreas is usually much more advanced before it's found. Prayers for you and your wife!

[@rancherbabe7137]

My friend is 7 years cancer free after stage 4 lung cancer.

[@davidsonnow]

what did he do to treat it

[@novaguy509]

Too young. I wish this young mother a miracle.

[@jackymossman6383]

I KNOW THIS IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR YOU BOTH BUT I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR PUTTING THIS VIDEO UP AS I’M GOING THROUGH SOMETHING SIMILAR- THANK YOU FOR TELLING US YOUR SYMPTOMS & STORY SO THAT SOMEONE LIKE ME CAN TALK TO THEIR DOCTOR WITH A BIT MORE AUTHORITY- MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ❗️

[@klaasj7808]

you dont have to scream to get attention

[@natalieeubank4533]

Probably older and they don’t know what it means

[@toriwolf5978]

Please be mindful of others and always kind , you don’t know what they are going through

[@conniewaterman1673]

​​@@klaasj7808 I was 27 and short of screaming, no one would believe me. Doctors were very dismissive and said hurtful things about my young age, mental health and that I was med seeking. I am 64 now and have now fought disease for 37 years. Too much ego... Now that I am older, Doctors believe, but toss the "what do expect, you are old" question at me. Can't seem to win!

[@johnnylawrence7232]

Yon dont have to be NASTY !@@klaasj7808

[@otiskunz682]

I have a similar story, I was an ER nurse, working part time as a set medic on a movie location. I developed a weird cough that I knew wasn’t COVID because I had to take a test every 48 hours to work on the set. End of October 2020, start of COVID crisis. Had an X-ray, showed a change, ct showed a mass. Bronchoscope inconclusive , MRI, finally got an email on my hospital portal on Christmas eve. Lung cancer. Merry Christmas. January, r sided robotic bilobectomy in Denver. 4 months of chemotherapy included 4 critical care admits for sepsis (SIRS) including 2 emergency ambulance rides. Interstitial lung disease, A-fib. A year 2021 in the hospital or bed on O’s. Another year getting out of bed and working towards recovery. My wife and daughter wouldn’t let me die and neither would my colleagues, doc’s and fellow nurses. Now I’m in Mexico living on the beach, doing fine. 2 years clear. Wish you the best.

[@mtkaren]

I’m so happy to read your story. 💕

[@laszlovass7326]

Did you take any Covid vaccinations or boosters?

[@geminiwaywardbound1229]

I wish you Many Many more Clear years living on the beach in Mexico 🌞❤️‍🩹

[@sherylpayne5851]

​@@laszlovass7326 Working in the medical field and on a movie set should answer that question.

[@californiacoast7021]

I’m am so thankful that you shared your experience and I am glad you got through it. My question is the after effects of chemo. Did it cause damage to your kidneys?

[@catherineepommett8526]

I, too, am an advanced practice RN diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. My battle with this cancer is spiritual, medical, surgical and mental. The diagnosis was a thunderbolt and I cried hard with my family. Then the crying was over and the battle began. I will pray for this young family and ask the Lord to protect them. Amen.

[@nancymosby7369]

💕

[@amyp66]

🙏

[@ibelieve98]

Were you required to take the vaccine

[@christophermoltisanti7019]

Don´t be a crybaby, get over it Shit happen

[@lady4191]

Boost for health

[@marymorissette3251]

I had a neighbor who had a cough for a year and the doctor never ordered a CXR. By the time he did Stage 4 Lung Cancer was found. Long story short, she beat it and survived! Think positive thoughts over and over!

[@arven67]

Sorry, stage IV cancer is simply NOT curable! It has already spread to other organs and life expectancy is limited, no matter what kind of cancer! She either was misdiagnosed, or lying about her diagnosis, there is no other explanation! All else is wishful thinking…

[@followingbluebird]

These are my fave kind of stories !!!!!!

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx7096]

My God, she should sue that stupid Doctor.

[@cherylhart5955]

My brother was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. As a cancer survivor myself i try to give him some courage

[@OldManGaming69]

Lost my mum 2 years ago. She was 73. The Doctor diagnosed Asthma over the phone during Covid lockdown. She kept saying she couldn't breath but the Doctor kept on saying she was okay. 14 months later she had a serious seizure and was rushed to be hospital only to find her lungs riddled with cancer which had spread to her spine and brain. What makes things worse is that when the hospital informed her doctor she was terminally ill, a few days later we received a doctor referral from the hospital. Due to the fact that this showed they were attempting to cover their arses for mis-diagnosis I'm now suing them for every penny they have and will donate anything we get to brain and lung cancer charities in memory of my Mum. Never trust your GP in the UK.

[@x-TheTheo]

Dam. Hope ya win lad. Our healthcare is a joke.

[@kirstywilkins3321]

The UK health system is a joke.

[@daggiedoo65]

In a 6 month time frame I was diagnosed with primary lung cancer (8/22) and then primary kidney cancer (3/2023). I had 5 surgeries and am now 6 months cancer free. My oncologist says I am a complicated case, and I am either the luckiest woman in the world or I will encounter another cancer. I attend to fight for everyday here on earth, but you must know you never walk alone.

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[@queenbee9924]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@hollyharris1874]

Congratulations and I hope you're still doing *great* today 8/7/24! 💙from Alabama

[@unclespy]

My wife was a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Her symptoms were like yours. I was out of the country for a couple of months when I came home for Christmas I noticed her dry cough and asked her how long that has been going on, she hemmed and hawed finally went to see her primary care, then there was X-rays and CT scans and finally the stage IV lung cancer diagnosis. I pray that your outcome is better.

[@hollyharris1874]

I'm so very sorry for your loss! I worked w/several Respiratory Therapists and loved them all! What a sneaky, awful enemy cancer continues to be. Hope that you're coping OK. Take care of yourself! Love from Alabama💙🙏

[@donnalapoint4523]

My sister in law survived stage 4 for 10 years. She was a nurse par excellence and documented everything she endured. Truly clinical trials kept her going. There is hope. D

[@jimbojones9118]

Wow that really is amazing. Do you know what she was taking or doing?

[@lilpoohbear653]

small cell?

[@DHU11]

Cancer is so unfair. I abhor this cruel, evil illness. First lost my Dad 7 years ago, now potentially facing losing my Mum. I am so sad.

[@Rinus-et6qs]

I do feel for you. However, people mention often that is so unfair but is it in cases indeed fair? Unfair implicates also fair. Nature has no feelings (no right or wrong, simply no judgement attached) and in that it is cruel considered as a human.

[@somethingyousaid5059]

It's through an act of procreation that a human being is made to run a myriad of terrible risks. Cancer is one of those risks.

[@christophermoltisanti7019]

Cancer is unfair, cruel and evil? Hm .. is it? Perhaps the deeds & behaviour of mankind are !!!! Understanding can only come from wisdom and knowledge. The cause of cancer is always poison and just as one can't fight fire with fire, it's impossible to fight poison with poison. The poison causing cancer can come in different shapes, it could be radiation, heck even exceeding hormone levels can be toxic for the body, or a rotten/infected tooth or gums, but usually it's in what you eat and drink. Your Mum should be glad and grateful for every tumour she has, it means her body works as intended by isolating and encapsulating what it is unable to dissolve, giving her plenty of time to radically change course. I know what i'm talking about from firsthand experience, i was stage4 terminal, all the quacks claimed i be toast within weeks, and yet against all odds, here i am 13 years later, clean of disease and healthier than ever before.

[@hollyharris1874]

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry! Hoping for a miracle for your Mum & that you 2 can be delightfully happy again! I lost my sis, then my Mom a few years ago & it changes you forever. I still can't believe it sometimes! My kiddos are all the keep me going & smiling. Sending lots of love to you from Alabama, USA💙🤗🙏

[@thomascollins4325]

That's frightening to know that you can get lung cancer with no history of smoking. I've never smoked and I'm thinking that would be my luck. Hope the lady recovers.

[@resourcedragon]

There are increasing numbers of people with lung cancer who have never smoked.

[@anitadenton1468]

I will say prayers for you every night, my heart breaks every time I hear people get sick with cancer. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@beckyhoffman9423]

I was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017. I am doing really great but that can change real fast in this world. I will be praying for you from Mississippi

[@christophermoltisanti7019]

Don´t be a crybaby, get over it Shit happen

[@scbradford20]

@@christophermoltisanti7019 wow, what an asinine remark

[@christophermoltisanti7019]

@@scbradford20 Sir, it was a sincere and heartfelt remark, aiming to cheer up! I am myself a terminal cancer (stage4) survivor and completely healthy now, even though each of the doctors assured me i am gonna be toast within weeks. They hurted me way more, than cancer ever could! Therefore i decided to wipe my bottom with their opinions. So i exactly know what i am talking about. Desperation and fostering self-pity won't help anyone in such a situation. Still awaiting your apology, Sir.

[@christophermoltisanti7019]

@@scbradford20 You Sir should apologize to me on your knees! You should feel ashamed for attacking me with such a hateful comment.

[@bergamottea1206]

My dad was the opposite. He was in the ER for breathing problems while raking leaves. He asked a nurse if it was his heart and she said no sir it is your lung cancer. He thought she had the wrong person. BTW I love the Dr who took a stand on your behalf. We need more of that kind of Dr. I am so sorry you have this path to walk. I will keep you in my prayers. 💞

[@judycook1918]

I saw your beautiful face then read the title of this video and a heavy weight just came over me and my heart sank. I am so sorry this is the road you have to travel. I wish I could do it for you. I’m old and wouldn’t be missed much but you have so much ahead of you . I will never understand in this life, maybe the everlasting one. You have my prayers and best wish for a miraculous recovery.

[@tomking1890]

I hope the situation improves for you. Society needs people like you two, and your children.

[@buwrews5469]

My cousin had a very aggressive lung cancer 15 years ago, 28 days from first symptom to death. He was a smoker, but to lose him so fast, we still haven't gotten over it so many years later. Hope in the 15 years since then, the advancement in treatments will give you and you loved ones much more time.

[@McSwiggle]

I feel you, my mother was diagnosed with cancer when they found a lesion in her lungs and two in her brain. She died two months later. I still can't believe how quickly it happened.

[@fabiantr100]

sweetheart- I was misdiagnosed lung cancer for 9 months- only after my persistent demands was I given a chest xray that showed lung tumor--- these people are criminal, heartless

[@sarashattuck4022]

I agree 💯 pure evil 🙈😡

[@jeannegeiger4750]

Just like Jenny Apple 😢😢😢

[@janevanreenen8768]

In no hurry to cure anyone… loss of income takes priority…

[@AlanSanderson-u4t]

A friend had shoulder pain and a CT scan that went to the top of her lung but detected nothing. Later another scan detected a tumor. A PET scan showed Stage 4 lung cancer. She was 49 when diagnosed. Hope you have a good outcome.

[@ValerieGriner]

This is happening to SO many young people...especially females(mostly non-smokers). I hope that lots of research is being done in this particular area. God bless this beautiful family!

[@buckmurdock2500]

about 10%-20% of lung cancer cases in the US occur in people that have never smoked. This has been consistent for decades. Researchers estimate 30% of these cases are caused by secondhand smoke and 15% by radon gas.

[@Privacyismyname]

All of the house cleaners and chemicals in our daily lives.

[@dar7230]

@@Privacyismyname I was a flight attendant in the 80s when everyone smoked (not me though) and I blame all of the 2nd hand smoke

[@Kjuken69]

​@@buckmurdock2500i think this prosentage is higher! in younger people it's not smoking or secondhand smoking that cause lungcanser! A lot more cases and fewer smokers, it's just a false belive to think no smoke no canser, there are far more factors that playes a part here! Sorry to say 😢

[@Anton-je9bc]

​@@buckmurdock2500it's the v bax

[@hatarismom]

I’m so glad my husband started talking about what we might do this summer, like he’s planning ahead, isn’t that great! He is being positive and putting positive thoughts out there into the universe, I am so very proud.

[@daisydukes8252]

You have a wonderful husband!

[@hatarismom]

@@daisydukes8252 you betcha, he’s the best and I am blessed to have him. And it is a gift to be able to share this journey with him and to be able to help him through this part of his life. It helps not to feel like there is nothing you can do,I think that would be the worst. I have lost so many loved ones to this disease and felt so helpless but now I have purpose, to make whatever time we have as happy and meaningful as possible. And to everyone out there, never let a day go by without your loved ones know that you love them.

[@Sally150]

Miracle of the human spirit. Hope you enjoy your summer!

[@hatarismom]

@@Sally150 Sally, thank you. God Bless.

[@lynnmahan154]

I'm so sorry. I had just finished my cancer treatment when covid hit. I wish you well and hope immunotherapy or drug trials help you. Your family is beautiful. Holding you all in my heart. 💘

[@joemills3410]

The world is a better place with you in it. Prayers and good vibes headed your way.

[@TakeTheRide]

I always tell people, do not take your loved ones or life for granted because there are no promises of 5 minutes from now for any of us. No matter your age.

[@judystine7901]

Listening to your story is like listening to my daughter’s story. She started having shoulder and arm pain February/March of 2023. She was working as a CNA at the time and just thought that she had pulled a muscle. When it didn’t heal up she finally went to see a chiropractor just in case she may have tweaked something in her back. Before he did any adjustments he took an x-ray and found a mass in the upper apex of her left lung. It turned out to be a lung cancer of unknown origin. An MRI at a later date showed 2 very small lesions on her brain. She had Gamma Knife surgery on the lesions on her brain and as of now, January 2024 the brain is clear. She went through 2 rounds of chemotherapy and a month’s worth of daily radiation. Her most recent MRI showed a slight enlargement of the tumor and it has wrapped itself around nerves and has invaded the chest wall. Now they have her on immunotherapy which has left her extremely fatigued. She spends 24 hours a day in bed because she is so tired. My heart is breaking, it’s so hard to not give up hope. I pray that things improve for you and your family. Numbers 6:24-26

[@daisydukes8252]

One bad thing about getting seriously I’ll is finding out your “friends” just don’t care. They call you “negative.”

[@marinakaye8284]

Was that your experience?

[@Luckoftheirish1]

Unfortunately, I agree you do learn who your true friends are when your very ill.

[@asesukatinas]

Yes, people expect you to be positive, if you are too negative they change the subject, because is too hard for them to hear.

[@billj4525]

Some friend might do that in some cases, and those may not be real friends if they're acting that way, but it depends I guess. That's a very unfortunate experience in situation, sorry if you or someone you know had to go through that, sounds terrible.

[@billj4525]

@@asesukatinas Yeah, I imagine that happens even with real friends because of the difficult. The whole journey i'm sure is very very difficult for many different reasons.

[@debbieschultz106]

I'm so sorry you got hit with this horrible diagnosis. You're such a beautiful person, and so is your family. I've had 3 scares myself but was lucky that it turned out OK. I know what it's like to wait and hear scary news. I pray you will beat this.

[@CynthiaWord-iq7in]

I have read a lot of these stories...I don't think they mean outwardly beautiful other than say, too young to die. They are usually compassionately sharing in often phenomenal suffering unselfishly, and humanity at that level is beautiful to behold and we are drawn to them, wishing so much that we could help. It's inside, the expression.

[@debbieschultz106]

@Remembering-rq6si You're a very bitter unhappy person, and I don't need to see your face to know this. I feel sorry for you that you took time out of your day to say this.

[@dandeeteeyem2170]

😮 You probably just saved my life. Same symptoms, got a referral to get an mri and blood tests but I've been putting it off because I'm "so busy". Think I better go see what's up. Thanks for sharing 😢❤

[@annm9139]

I was diagnosed with breast cancer during 2020 COVID. A nightmare, but I was blessed that we live in Ann Arbor and had access to University of Michigan

[@cocokai9661]

Sending you prayers. My father was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1996. He had fought RA and lupus for a decade and then faced lung cancer. He was so tired of fighting. But you're young, fit and I know you can do this. Stay strong. People beat this everyday. It can be done.

[@hollyharris1874]

I understand about your dad's feelings. Cancer concerns me more now (or maybe less?) b/c after having DDD for over 25 years, Idk if I'd even get treated if I were diagnosed. Just the thought of chemo/radiation exhausts me! Survivors & anyone who fights have my highest praise! I'm sorry about your dad! 💙from Alabama

[@cocokai9661]

@@hollyharris1874 Thank you. I miss him to this day, but I understood his decision.

[@hollyharris1874]

@@cocokai9661 Of course! Yeh, I miss my family, too. My sweet Aunt Hope who had bad MS died by her own hands (we don't know how!) and we've missed her so much since 1983! When I hear how some people talk about that and "not getting into heaven," I'm like "How DARE you?!" My idea of a heavenly dad is overflowing with love and grace! And in that dream, my Aunt welcomed my bff/Sis & Mom to her blissful home somewhere. 🤗👩‍👩‍👧💙🌼🌅⛱🦋

[@cocokai9661]

@@hollyharris1874 My father did the same. We knew he was saving his medication for when he felt the time was right. So before his condition had deteriorated to the point he was incapacitated, he made his decision. He didn't tell us, or anyone. But that day my mother said they had the best visit (he was in a nursing home at that time). He rallied all his strength to give that last day to her. They talked, laughed, retold all the old stories. They even took a brief walk in the gardens. She went home that night and he must have taken his saved up medicine. I think I've never seen someone so strong as my father. He faced death unafraid and on his own terms. And he gave my mom one last wonderful day to remember. Don't listen to people who tell you that people who face death on their own terms are sinful or condemned to hell. My father was a man of strong faith and nothing demonstrated that as much as his acceptance of his end. God, the God I worship, is a loving, compassionate God. My God doesn't lust to see the rot and suffering of his children. I for one, pity those who worship such a cruel, sadistic version of God.

[@bittenichtofnen]

I insisted on an early lung cancer screening in October 2020 as I had Covid in January 2020. It took until September 2021 to finally get the screening, with the doctor stating I will receive a message from the results however that turned into a phone call the very next day and yes a tumor in my left lung cancer 😢. I had Proton Radiation treatment in May 2022 and as of right now it's shrinking 🙏. I pray for you that you will have the same results 😢.

[@Veronica-tn2xc]

You got this. You're strong. Prayers for you as well.

[@susanstones7815]

I’ll pray for you 🙏🏻

[@catylover7566]

Stay strong praying for u and everyone who’s suffering I am suffering sometimes difficult breathing u encouraged me to do this lung screening please tell us about it what they do

[@KevMac58]

I was diagnosed with lung cancer on March 27th 2024 33 days ago and I had been to my doctor 2 weeks earlier an he gave me a clean book of health. I ended up at the hospital because my left side did not feel well. They did all the test that day and 5 hrs later the doctor told me. I have stage 3 lung cancer. I live on Cape Cod and live near Boston and I'm pretty sure it makes a difference where you live of what kind of doctors you going to get. I pray that I will make it a year for my 23 year old son an my girlfriend of 27 years. Yes I know I should have married her.. I pray to God that you will live a long time make. Love every single nice person out there. Kevin

[@magsj6474]

This is still pretty fresh for you. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer in January 2020. It was described as "curable" alas it metastasized to my hip, femur a few other spots. I'm on a drug that targets a genetic mutation in the cells of the tumors, slows down the growth essentially. I'm alive. I've stopped freaking out about whether I should buy a new frying pan, plant bulbs, loose weight or give it one more try on the soul mate issue. Anyway, there are lots of possible outcomes these days, not immediate palliative care. Keep hope in that it is stage 3. When you have had a moment to process, start planning that wedding!

[@KevMac58]

@magsj6474 Thank you for your kindness. I am going to make videos and hope that everything goes well and I'm going to fight for my life I'm not ready to go just yet. Love Kevin

[@magsj6474]

@@KevMac58 Yes to the videos! Really good idea. The main point is to be alive while you live. I'll send a whisper of hope into the wind for you. All the best.

[@TOM-dg9wq]

I had a 5.2 psa in late 21 and went on active surveillance...in early 2024 my psa had increased to 9.1 and my urologist suggested radiation. Just prior to this I had begun researching alternative possibilities to treat cancer. I wish I had started earlier. They put me on radiation treatments which I have just completed. In my case, it's a 95% cure rate and they wanted to start quickly. One of the treatments I was researching was Fenbendazole, which came to light by Joe Tippens, who was diagnosed with lung cancer and numerous tumors throughout his body and essentially given a death sentence. He was advised by a vet to begin taking Fenbendazole; used in horses and cattle for deworming...similar to Ivermectin. Joe had already been scheduled for a chemo clinical trial, but started on the fenbendazole without letting the doctors know. The trial was not designed to cure, but to extend life for a few months. All participants in the trial passed away within a few months. This was 5 plus years ago and Joe is cancer free. He regularly gets his psa checked and continues to take Fenben as he calls it. My Urologist and Radiologist had never heard of it, which just goes to show that in the Cancer treating field, there is very little interest in the word 'alternative.' This is just one example. I'm not saying it will cure you, but it won't hurt you either. If Joe's story is a hoax, it's a damn big and well organized one. I would also advise that you convince yourself that there is a cure and start researching this and other possibilities like Ivermectin, Dichloroacetate, Chaga mushrooms as a start. Your body reacts to your mind and a positive 'I can beat this' attitude will go a long way. Good luck! You can find various KZbin posts with Joe Tippens. He's worth a listen.

[@KevMac58]

@TOM-dg9wq thanks brother. I'm giving thanks to each day.I have 100% faith that all of the doctor's an nurse's and everyone else that works at Dana Farber has me in there hands like God does. Hope your day goes well. Kevin

[@ChicagoRob2]

Malignant mesothelioma, here. Was given 6 months by my oncologist. It’s the 6th month and I’m still here. Currently undergoing immunotherapy with two very powerful drugs. Some say side effects are worse than chemo. I lost vision in my left eye, due to inflammation, which took two months to resolve with steroids. Lots of pain and stiffness in both knees and neck, again due to inflammation. Immunotherapy “amps up” the immune system, so inflammation is always a potential problem. Just had a CT scan, which showed a 30% reduction in tumor size, so that’s reassuring. Never give up and realize that you have a much better chance in fighting cancer with a positive attitude.

[@galaxyglitterlatte4664]

Did you get the vision back in your eye???😢

[@ChicagoRob2]

@@galaxyglitterlatte4664 Yes

[@thomasallen6285]

Stage IV prostate cancer here. Had sepsis in March of 2022 due to urinary blockage. Nearly died. Was admitted to ICU. Left hospital 10 days later and sent to rehab. Released from rehab 21 days after sepsis diagnosis. Cancer was not suspected. Was released with an indwelling catheter. Urologist tried to wean me from the catheter, but I was blocked. Gave me a digital rectal exam that suggested prostate cancer. Ordered an MRI. MRI wasn't conclusive. Ordered a biopsy. Biopsy showed cancer in all 12 sectors. A PET scan was ordered to determine how far it had spread. PET scan showed it had spread to the lymph system and possibly to the rib and thyroid. I was immediately put on a monthly Firmagon injection. PSA went down to less than 1. Three months later switched to Eligard injection and Xtandi pills. PSA is now less than 0.080. Still had recurrent UTIs. In hospital with UTIs two more times in 2022 and once at the end of 2023. Finally had green light laser in October of 2023 to open up a urinary pathway. I'm open now enough to have a strong stream of urine, but I have to go every hour on the hour. I changed my diet to eliminate sugar, starches, and animal fat. No red meat. Only salmon, sardines, fruit, vegetables, garlic, onions, beans, nuts, and berries. I'm regaining my strength. I'm no longer taking finasteride or tamsulosin. I find it hard to believe I still have cancer.

[@ThePatientStory]

So important for people to hear others' experiences. Thank you for sharing.

[@christschool]

I've been a 2 pack a day smoker for 40 years. I recently started seeing a pulmunologist because of shortness of breath after Covid. I had every test under the Sun. Pulmonologist tells me from the CT results, it doesn't look like I had even ever smoked. I have the lungs of a non smoker. So much of our health is genetics. Life is not fair and I hope the best for you!

[@wread1982]

So true, Willie Nelson is 92 and still smoking weed and touring with Alison Krauses band

[@Mom_Non]

Genetics are a trip. My. Parents, brother, and Sister all smoked. They all died in their 50's except my Dad was 68. COPD and emphysema. I didn't start smoking, that God.

[@badbot223]

We are literally eating, drinking and breathing cancer everyday and non smokers still getting shocked for having lung cancer.

[@JustaGirlinCleveland]

@@wread1982 Krause is touring with Robert Plant. Willie is touring with his son.

[@SculptExpress-gv8jp]

Intresting, my grandfather’s parents died of Spanish flue, but his grandfather died at 85, the same age as my grandfather who smoked and drank like a chimney and survived wars, poverty, tuberculosis. My father who wouldn’t put a cigarette to his mouth, hated being in a room with smokers, drank moderately, watched obsessively that his diet is healthy, low in sugar, lots of veggies, fruits, meat, fish (all fresh), exercised …. And died at the same age. Not a year longer regardless the fact that my father had much higher quality of life than my grandfather (in a financial sense and much less worry about us kids, our well-being).

[@kbo730]

Praying for a full recovery and thank you for sharing your story.

[@sandgrownun66]

Praying?

[@tonyadavis8726]

God bless you and your beautiful family! My friend had stage 4 cancer and she also was treated at MD Anderson, she beat it and so will you! Prayers for you and your family

[@sandgrownun66]

Your god blesses no one.

[@hulihulichicken]

6 years ago I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Small Cell Lung Cancer, I smoked like a chimney for 40 years but when I was diagnosed I had been a non-smoker for 10 years, the course of treatment was to remove my left lung but during the surgery it was only necessary to remove the lower lobe of the affected left lung, I was very fortunate to have The Thoracic Surgery Team at Stanford Hospital led by Professor/Dr. Shraeger perform the surgery, after the surgery, 16 weeks of Chemo once a week and then 30 rounds of Radiation over 30 days, not long ago I passed my 5 years clear which is a huge milestone for this type of Cancer, and my odds look good for the next 15 years. Many wonderful things have happened over these last 6 years, I have learned much about myself and through Prayer and Meditation I have made a strong personal connection with my Higher Power and I have learned that all my actions and thoughts are to be Guided by Love, Selflessness, Compassion, Gentleness and Gratitude. May Peace and Serenity be with All of Us Always.✌❤🤗

[@tinacollins2055]

Bless your heart. You have a long and winding road ahead of you.

[@reality_is_the_key]

I know...well I knew 5 people with lung cancer. Not ONE of them had ever smoked. Not ONE of them had lived in a home where they were exposed to second hand smoke. This is really becoming very common among young people too, especially in the last 3 years. Im certain that if we looked, we would surely see a common factor. I hope that, somehow, you are able to find a treatment that will work for you quickly, and that you are able to tolerate it well.

[@james_daniels]

This is what I was wondering too. As I read more comments about non smokers. All my life I was told smoking is what causes cancer. What could the link be? Bad air? I wonder where these people live?

[@DD-xe8lv]

@@james_daniels radon exposure is one factor responsible for lung cancer as well. odorless and colorless. I happen to live in an area w/ considerable uranium lines/deposits naturally occurring in ground.

[@luann9052]

I recently have know 3 people with lung cancer.

[@nahnisjourney1406]

As a 16 breast cancer survivor, my prayers are for the healing of all those who are battling for their lives. Please don’t give up. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Peter_Media]

This is the same cancer that Jenny Apple had and she also had rib pain at the beginning.

[@godisgood5073]

I think she also was diagnosed early 2020

[@firecracker8071]

So do I

[@deannamunro8148]

So, here I am, waiting for a cat scan - my NP casually mentioned to me at the end of my last appointment that when a chest xray was done before my angiogram, they discovered something they were not looking for - a mass. I have had rib pain for about a month and a half and difficulty taking a deep breath. Scares the "you know what" out of me! I am hoping for good news and I will keep YOU in my prayers. You have a lovely family and you are far too young to have to struggle with this disease. Blessings dear girl!

[@barbarajarrett3185]

I too was reminded of Jenny Apple.

[@tamiewert808]

That's exactly where my mind went! So sad!!

[@lisacameron4698]

My good friend was also diagnosed with lung cancer. She suffered for 9 months. Literally suffered and no one listened to her. She bleed for about 6 months. The doctors were treating her for blood clots. One morning at work she was crying in pain and blood pouring down her legs, I took her forklift keys off her and told her to go to the hospital and not leave until she had answers. I had to growl at her. They put her in isolation for TB. She was in there nearly 2 weeks and that's when they found the cancer even though they had already tested for it. She passed away 2 days later. Rest easy Cherie 🙏

[@Grahamt978]

Wow, so sorry for your loss. I’m tired of our medical community failing so many💕

[@truthprevails7085]

It is criminal, the way they delay diagnosis!

[@truthtalker4038]

So sad!

[@richardgarrett8087]

What kind of dopes are coming out of medical school?

[@a.c.9993]

Many are no longer merit based​@@richardgarrett8087

[@rachaellibra5053]

My mum passed last june,tumours both eyes,lost most her sight,breast cancer,bone cancer,shadow on brain,stage4 lung cancer,out of no where,diagnosed March,died june...wasn't in pain,steroids helped her,I was with her when she passed,thankfully,at home xxx sending love to you & yr family's xxx

[@christophermoltisanti7019]

Shit happen if one eats and drinks poison and contaminated garbage for decades. Even the tap water is poisoned by those lying, evil and deceiving hooknoses called government.

[@californiasunshine_777]

I am very sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻 I know what it is like for everything to happen so fast. My mom was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in early October of 2014, and we lost her less than two months later on November 30. One of her first oncologists told us 12-18 months, but turned out to be way off. I don't know if it's better that she didn't suffer longer or not, but I really wish I had those months I expected. I was researching everything to see if there was any way I could help her, but her form of cancer was very aggressive. She smoked and had a constant cough for over a year and I don't think her primary ever ordered exam. I wish I would have pushed her to get an exam. I don't know if it would have helped. She was the sweetest person and only 65.

[@rachaellibra5053]

You too xx💞@@californiasunshine_777

[@wandapitts2850]

❤. I'm so sorry. I HATE Cancer. I'm praying for you and your beautiful family.

[@MC1988mt]

You guys are so beautiful and strong, you’ve got this, never stop fighting and never give up hope.

[@LoriSews]

Thank you and everyone for sharing your stories, because it helps everybody else and makes us more aware of our health, and to pay attention to it!❤

[@jimmiller9330]

I have recently read about a recall of a CPAP machine because it had foam rubber in it to reduce noise. Turns out that foam particles were entering the breathing tube and being inhaled into the lungs…causing cancer. If you used a cpap then there could be a connection.

[@sbaumgartner9848]

You're a very strong couple with two beautiful boys. My thoughts are with you all. Thank you for sharing.

[@CptBlysWife93]

Continued prayers for you and your family. 🫂🙏🏻✝️

[@charlottescott6609]

This is unbelievable all theses young people we will pray for you all🙏

[@davideves1831]

HUGE HUGS for you and your family from the UK...May God bless you all

[@bretpark4485]

I'm saddened that a young and vivacious mom like Tiffany has been afflicted with this disease. What isn't surprising is the fact that her physicians missed the signs. Without disparaging the industry, in today's health care delivery environment MDs can find it challenging to spend the time to clinically rule out every causative sign. (Unfortunately, some follow "cookbook medicine" akin to following a flow chart rather than looking at all possibility, crucial with lung cancer which may be difficult to detect early.) It is also up to the patient to monitor their own health by listening to their bodies and following up with a doctor that is also your advocate. This doesn't make you a hypochondriac.

[@julianadamico4702]

Bret ----- they should have taken a chest x-ray from the very start ......but the insurance companies want them to do as little as possible

[@bretpark4485]

@@julianadamico4702 Yes, as is often the case with health insurers. However early-stage lung cancer may not be that visible on a chest x-ray.

[@julianadamico4702]

@@bretpark4485 yeah you're probably right

[@jenniferneas6571]

My father had Micobacterium Avium Complex (MAC). It can look and behave very much like Tuberculosis. He was misdiagnosed until finally Dr. Earl King from Fox Chase (he is not there anymore) diagnosed him accurately. Dr. King I feel gave my father back the last decade of his life and it was a quality 10 years. Dr. King spent a LOT of time with his patients just getting to know them! He would be in with my elderly dad for sometimes over an hour, part of which was talking about LIFE and their families. Drs. just do not get to spend time. Why on earth would this poor woman have gone so long without a simple chest Xray. Like seriously. On another note, I want to be a believer in miracles. I've seen close loved ones pass from cancer, I also have a friend 20 years out from an ovarian cancer diagnosis who beat it back with a macrobiotoc diet and lifestyle. Her odds were stacked against her, and it has returned but she has outlived her cancer cohort by 20 years. I just want to see this precious mother survive this to be with her children. There are new immuno boosting drugs now. I just pray they can beat this back. Beautiful young family.

[@maryjacob2414]

Because she is so young and in shape and beautiful doctors don’t even think it to be cancer related. Ps . That’s why they call it a medical practice! It’s all practice. With the internet we can now figure out things and ask questions and demand answers and test !

[@davidmcouch7453]

This irritates me so bad that hospitals say it takes 10 - 14 days to get biopsy tissue results back. It does not take that long. If the hospital is worth a crap they will have the immunohistology stains to get a diagnosis in hours! This patient's hospital and doctors failed her!

[@bettypearson5570]

I used to work at a hospital. I discovered a lump and first tried to convince myself it was a cyst even though I had experienced a couple different cysts previously and this didn't feel like either of those, but some of us don't want to face what we fear. Within two weeks it was noticable that it had grown. Contacted the doctor and got in same day due to a cancellation. I was able to get a needle aspiration that day and a mammogram scheduled for first thing the next morning. By the next afternoon they not only had those results but was scheduled for surgery in 3 days. That would never happen today because everything is going backwards. Because of how socialized our medical system is they have developed so many protocols that you may have to wait not days but weeks to get some tests or be referred to a specialist. And then the wait time for surgery or the start of treatment can be worse. But it isn't just medicine. Did you know that cars used to get better mileage and they also used to last longer. Or did you know that when cell phones came out the sound was more clear than it is now. Or that when businesses first started using computers they would have someone there to fix them immediately instead of the waiting up to 72 hours once you submitted the request. Whether it was technology, medicine, cars or customer service we have passed our peak performance and are in decline. Exceptions? A couple. Restoration of electrical service when there is an outage. Growing up in a rural area I remember there would be a few outages a year that would be over a week but most were only days. Now people get unhinged if it is a full day. Online delivery is still remarkably fast even though almost anything you order is lesser quality since it usually comes from China.

[@moviesynopsis001]

Make sure you all get your sleep its the best cancer fighting treatment we have, and make sure to keep stress low as possible.

[@fernemcallister6774]

Updates on these stories , please!

[@albertochoa7331]

What a beautiful family my prayer goes out to them Big Time.

[@carolannrouthier224]

Sending prayers your way! May your Angels stay by your side!

[@Twoplustwoequalsfive-fp9dm]

Tiffany, I feel that you are going to be around a long time. Attitude is important and you definitely have a positive attitude and a close family.

[@marypryor5620]

she died so you were wrong.

[@Twoplustwoequalsfive-fp9dm]

Thank you Karen for enlightening me that I was wrong. @@marypryor5620

[@Feroza.403]

My husband had lung cancer during Covid. One of his lung removed and did great but had infection unfortunately passed during surgery. He never smoked was 54 years old.

[@vasilljones1283]

My condolences.

[@hollyharris1874]

So young! I'm so very sorry! Hope you're doing OK and taking good care of yourself! 💙from Alabama

[@karencampbell2410]

I am wishing the best for you. You seem like a lovely woman with a wonderful husband and children. I don’t pretend to understand why this should have happened to you particularly as you haven’t smoked. Your attitude of making the most of every day is courageous and I have read this really can make a difference to health. Thanks for sharing your story. Much love from NZ.

[@cynthiastogden7000]

Did this poor woman have the jab I wonder.

[@freakinsweetdude]

@@cynthiastogden7000 she was diagnosed before it was available.

[@barbaramcintosh8581]

@@cynthiastogden7000

[@oliteabancroft2109]

Dint give up, God bless you and your family, sending love and light to you for healing

[@ashleylala4293]

Our hospitals in America are absolutely terrible. I’m so sorry she went through that.

[@Lisa-pb3qp]

Makes me sad that you say that. Not all hospitals in America are bad. As a retired RN who gave everything to my patients, I’ve seen many success stories and every day heroism and dedication. I wish you much peace. 🌸

[@hawiii1543]

This is true.I am foreign physician and I was so surprised when I see a lot of patients being misdiagnosed in America.

[@natalieeubank4533]

No they arent

[@RM-uv2fs]

A lot of opportunities for American education… so sad

[@sandyhossman7771]

I worked at a major teaching medical center and our care is so different from other hospitals. I was treated as was my mom for our breast cancer and everyone was fabulous. I am 10 yrs out.

[@dottieland7061]

Don’t give up !!! I had Burketts non lymphoma when I was 17 I’m now 48 I’m still here. Hugs and kisses and yes I do miss my long hair !

[@betsyvoss49]

I can only imagine how difficult this has been for you with such a young family. I'm so sorry. Cancer sucks.

[@Paul-i2s]

Prayers for you and your family

[@lyndaslocum7404]

God Bless you

[@w.peterroberts9624]

God bless you and your family. You said it well: strive for normalcy and love your family. Use your family to help you stay strong. I'll pray for you.

[@nkakaputa9293]

My prayers goes out to you all. You are lucky to be with your loved ones,during this difficult period. My late wife a nurse, never smoked was diagnosed with lung cancer during the COVID lockdown. Within 2 months of diagnosis she passed away all by herself due to air travel shutdown ,she was not able to fly home nor were her loved ones able to fly to be with her.

[@annecoyle5811]

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family ❤

[@marianunley2422]

So sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you 🙏

[@whatsthechannelnamex]

Sad. Makes you wonder if that was the right answer or just to wear a mask and wash your hands.

[@cl5193]

I will not forgive them for the forced isolation that was a special kind of evil. It was wrong, and what makes it worse it that they knew it was wrong.

[@purplethumb7887]

This is just awful. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@JonasC22]

I hope she's okay. Lost my grandpa to lung cancer and he too never smoked a single cigarette. He at least lived a long full life.

[@AntheaDeVilliers]

Please let us know how she's doing

[@valeriemartinez3505]

Is this a current video? I was trying to find them on KZbin a few months ago to see if there was an update

[@dianemiller373]

I could be confusing her with another but I thought she passed away.

[@robertleonard7339]

And then here I stand... Wow! Don't take anything for granted.

[@karenhodge150]

My niece was just diagnosed stage four lung cancer and yes it’s in several locations in her body.possible the brain. I don’t have much information about it all.she just was sent to the oncologist

[@minomarazzini]

My best wishes and blessings to you!

Right now I'm experiencing a cough with phlegm and short of breath. So I'm kind of scared. For now, my pcp called in antibiotics and steroids. A part of me really thinks I have lung cancer and I'm scared and in denial for sure. I appreciate this story of this young mom here. Thank you so much.

[@purplephoenixartbymicheled9298]

🌬🤍I was diagnosed in 2022 right before my birthday 😢 I to knew something was wrong with my body. I had pain in my left back ribs so I thought it was my ribs Turns out it was my left lower lobe. Thanks to my primary doctor because I have a family history of cancer my Grandfather passed from lung CANCER 😢 and for some reason I knew I was going to get it for many years before I was diagnosed. Stay STRONG 🙏🌬❣ We are all stronger together 💪💛💙💜💖🤍🖤💪 Xo

[@kevinleonard8234]

I follow Jenny Apple on utube with lung cancer had the same symptoms and she begged her doctors to do MRI for 2 years and went undiagnosed and in the end she passed Nov 5 2023 at 36 We know our body doctor need to listen

[@firecracker8071]

I follow Jenny from the beginning and my Dr hasn't given me time of day

[@raychelhill9208]

My grandma passed from colon cancer this year and I have the same exact fear being as though I already have all of the symptoms but the doctor refuses to do a colonoscopy on me until I'm 45 my grandma's last words to me was don't let them make you wait!!

[@shantazellner852]

This is sad

[@susanstones7815]

@@kevinleonard8234beautiful Jenny bless her 🥲🙏🏻

[@archez8363]

You seem to have a lot of strength ,courage and love between you. That is lovely to see. I lost a good friend to lung cancer. Nobody seemed to know why. She was an active horsewoman, never smoked or drank alcohol and ate really well. From diagnosis to her death was only 2 weeks. We were all totally shocked . There were no familial instances of it that we knew of. I wondered if it could have been chemically induced because, like a lot of people nowadays, she loved scented candles and also had a lot of plug in air fresheners in the home. I can’t think of anything else to explain it

[@tonyc223]

Poss. radon exposure?

[@loveandlight1953]

We all have a limited amount of time in Earth. God called her Home to the other side.

[@jilljones468]

God bless you my dear sister. I hate when bad things happen to good people. I know that it had to be devastating. You have a beautiful family by your side to support you. I will pray for you. And I hope you are getting better and stronger everyday.