I Kept Telling Myself It Wasn’t Cancer - Amber | Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer | The Patient Story

[@jesslinc]

You are amazing! God bless you and your family, and bless you for adopting an older child, she is beautiful.

[@ThePatientStory]

♥♥♥

[@Mary-tj5qx]

I'm so sorry this happened to you. My sister was also diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 31 years old and 19 weeks pregnant with what would have been her first child. She was unable to continue with the pregnancy. The whole journey is so difficult. You are describing the trauma of it in ways a lot of people don't. That's important. Nothing in life prepares someone so young to face all of this. You are brave. But you are not alone. And your small family is beautiful. Sending well wishes to you.

[@leece_6702]

So your sister had to choose her life over her pregnancy? That's truly heartbreaking 😢

[@ThePatientStory]

so sorry to hear your sister had that difficult decision to make :(

[@chelciewentzel8191]

i’m so sorry 💔. i’m sending my love and prayers ❤

[@karencristobal4999]

I’m on my 14th year of raising the baby who was place with me as an infant with her teen mom. I adopted both of them and feel like the luckiest person in the world!!!

[@clarissa-xd9iu]

What are you going on about ? 🤭

[@ThePatientStory]

that's amazing!!

[@maryannebarry9123]

You are amazing! I will pray for your continued good health. I, too, was treated at U of PA. for major surgery after a cancer battle. We are blessed to have the best hospitals in the world so close to home. ❤️🙏🏻

[@ThePatientStory]

glad you got great care!

[@brooks2692]

I’m so happy that you were able to adopt! You have gone through so much and are amazing! Best wishes for continued good health! Thanks for sharing!

[@ThePatientStory]

thank you for the kind words :)

[@dinahlee3793]

You are so brave....strong.....telling the story the way you do with TRUTHFULNESS is what everyone should hear. I am so sorry you were dealt this bad hand. However, your strength turned it into a winning hand. Blessings to you, your husband and your beautiful daughter.

[@terencetaylor4600]

Thankyou for sharing your story Amber.

[@ThePatientStory]

THANK YOU for taking the time to listen to her story!

[@abcdefg15005]

Wow! You are truly a soldier!! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us! I wish you and your family the best and God keep you safe! XOXO

[@ThePatientStory]

yes she is!

[@Pakalani03]

Amber, just WOW!! You are an amazing woman. You went through hell and had to make so many difficult decisions, but once you were better, you and your husband found a way to have a family. A beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@ThePatientStory]

where there's a will, there is a way :)

[@cherryburlinson3636]

You have been through so much. Thank you for sharing your story and God bless you and your family ❤. X

[@ThePatientStory]

❤❤❤

[@RenaMiller-u1v]

So glad you were diagnosed accurately early enough to fight it off!! Bless your heart for being so brave and sharing your experiences to help others ❤❤❤

[@ThePatientStory]

we agree!

[@JustRaine97]

My dear I am so sorry this happened to you. Sadly bad things do indeed happen to really good people. You are a strong young woman! The anxiety from all of this would've took me out! The scans and the waiting for results and the then getting the terrible news is really truamatic. I am happy that you are creating a beautiful family inspite of the real life challenges you have faced. You are strong. You are beautiful and you are BRAVE & BLESSED. Thank you for sharing your story. Your story is very inspiring. I wish you well in your healing journey. My God continue to watch over you and your family. ❤🙏🏽

[@ThePatientStory]

the sad truth for so many :(

[@janetbuder6066]

Wow what an amazing person you are to have navigated extremely tough decisions and path with such strength and grace. I'm so happy to hear you've had such a positive outcome. I have always wanted to become a foster mom. I wonder if you'd be ok about doing a video on that experience as you update us on your continual health progress? Cheers to you & your husband. Happy and healthy 2025!!

[@ThePatientStory]

foster parents are truly a blessing to so many kids!

[@carriefawcett9990]

Wow this is so unfair! I'm so sorry, Amber..you're an absolute 😇 angel, I wish I could hug 🫂 you You have been through so much. ❤from us in Australia 🇦🇺

[@shae4005]

May God abundantly bless you and your family, Amber! 🌷💓

[@martijobarrett4527]

What a beautiful ending to your heart wrenching story.🥹 May God bless all of your days! 😃💞💃💜✝️💜

[@ThePatientStory]

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[@celestialcircledance]

Your story was very relatable because I'd probably be in denial until I couldn't be and a lot of symptoms can be explained away . I can certainly understand you not wanting to burden your mother who was also struggling with cancer at the time but it's a really big secret to keep to yourself . I'm glad the colonoscopy bag wasn't permanent and you're doing good with your treatments. I always thought that adoption was a great though often overlooked option for couples who can't have kids!

[@ThePatientStory]

glad she got great care!

[@chrissyd3659]

Oh my goodness, you are such a brave and inspiring warrior!!! May God Bless You and your beautiful family each and everyday!!! 🙏💕💕

[@ThePatientStory]

YES SHE IS!

[@miarosie]

My mum and i were diagnosed with colorectal cancer within a month of each other. Mine was colon (9 inches higher than mums, who had rectal) absolutely possible for it to happen. It was because of her diagnosis I got my milder symptoms check.

[@ThePatientStory]

WOW- so glad you had each other to lean on!

[@emmainjapan]

You are an inspiration. Wishing you all the best going forward.

[@ThePatientStory]

thank you for the kind comment!

[@PollyWood67]

Unexplained weight loss is a sign of cancer. That was my husband's first sign of stage IV cancer.

[@ThePatientStory]

definitely a red flag for so many!

[@reinasantos]

You are amazing, so resilient and so loving!!! And so inspiring!!!❤

[@ThePatientStory]

yes she is!

[@cfstultz1]

This is a inspiring story. Thanks for sharing.

[@suzukigirl950]

what an inspirational story, told by an amazing woman.

[@Alize94]

You're such a beautiful May the Lord continue to bless you and your beautiful family and continue to give you all the strength that you need to keep moving forward. ❤

[@AllsWell77]

You are just an amazing human. Much love.

[@chelciewentzel8191]

i’m sending my love and prayers ❤

[@HLJlovejoy]

God Bless you & your beautiful heart. ❤

[@ThePatientStory]

♥♥♥

[@turtle7127]

Awaww honey, keep your strength! You are stronger than you know!!!❤❤❤Im praying for you!

[@annetteminett8500]

Blessings sent xx

[@kmoon33]

Good bless you. Thank you for sharing your story

[@ThePatientStory]

thank you for listening!

[@saraha5070]

Oof, that feeling of knowing. I felt the exact same way. We just know it’s cancer.

[@ThePatientStory]

we know our bodies the best!

[@One4JC2911]

"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength" Nehemiah 8:10. In times of trouble I am reminded... that it's not by my strength or might... but by the Spirit of God that keeps me going. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@FernFinland]

***In 2024. After a MRI ruled out dementia, the neurologist offered referral to a psychologist which I refused and I kept saying "I know my brain. Something is wrong and I would not leave." He then said low B12 could cause same symptoms of dementia and he ordered bloodwork for B12--AND THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. With B12 shot and supplements, my brain returned to normal functioning. We have to be our own advocates and not back down with or health issues.

[@LauraGraham-m5t]

Considering BRCA mutation, it's probably a good idea to adopt rather than have a natural pregnancy. I'm glad to hear your treatment has been a success!!

[@Dublin1008]

I wish you the very best❤

[@kellio8087]

I have seen MANY videos of cancer patient stories that were marathon runners. My research suggests that the over training was too much of a stressor on their body which caused disregulation and disfunction.

[@nmcn1210]

I'm starting to think exercise is a trigger too because as you mentioned, it seems like people that exercise regularly and eat healthy are developing cancers

[@snailtime737]

@@nmcn1210I know a couple people with perfect health, perfect diet and regular exercise like fit runners and they were diagnosed with cancer. So I tend to agree with you…

[@christineo7930]

Just as many cancer patients have never worked out. Running is not the reason, neither the cure. Obesity is a much higher risk factor.

[@kellio8087]

@christineo7930 After 2 years of research, I have learned that chronic stressors can significantly suppress the immune system and contribute to a higher risk of cancer for curtain people.

[@kellio8087]

@@christineo7930 My 2 years of research suggests otherwise.

[@Krystaldoll282]

Only one of the girls you adopted. What happened to the other two? Kind of sad they were split up. Hopefully they have some kind of contact with each other. Thanks for sharing your story and giving hope to others.

[@nmcn1210]

I'm happy for you

[@annagarza7299]

AGAIN a doctor that. GUESSED because she lost weight 😡 IT REALLY PISSES US OFF WHEN THEY DO THAT and if a dr does that to you get up and walk out and I’ve known many women that lost weight including ME that never had a problem with my period ! BAD things do happen to children also 😩😭💔 Our 7 yr old son was diagnosed with cancer osteosarcoma 😩😩😭😭💔💔 we were diagnosed the 1st day it took an X-ray and we were rushed to a UC HOSPITAL we went to the pediatric cancer floor our kids went straight to the playroom and we were walking around we say 7 babies with cancer 😮😩😩 then toddlers all the way to teenagers it was sad 😭but also SCARY it was too much I had a full blown ANXIETY attack 😩😩 We knew the life we had was gone ….

[@salvolondon]

So the girl has been separated from her two sisters ?

[@Blinky1li]

Where are places to meet with cancer people and all visit?

[@janesawyer3495]

Check in your local area for cancer support groups.

[@Scott-du9qr]

Cancer can definitely be hereditary.....

[@nereida116]

Beautiful medical testimony. I pray the best for you and your wonderful family. Please keep your heart open to adoption and fostering. Lord Christ Jesus bless you each abundantly! Amen.

[@friendlhi]

❤🙏👍

[@andreegodbout868]

What were the initial bowel habits? I wish people were more specific...it would help so much.

[@flfl4871]

Thinking that too.

[@Veronica99709]

They were normal, without urgency

[@Happy_crab630]

I thought she said there was urgency

[@Happy_crab630]

And blood

[@laurafleming7408]

See your doctor for any change in your bowel habits. Period.

[@alinamorejon9048]

You never mentioned what type of ovarian cancer you had. I had clear cell carcinoma.

[@Ioncandi]

I'm confused. So your ovaries weren't hurting? Did they tell you how long the tumor grew? You were young so was it like 5 years to grow that big? Sounds awful.

[@pattirodriguez285]

you are gorgeous person. wonder women ❤

[@ClareLeamore]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🤍

[@Krystaldoll282]

Only one of the girls you adopted. What happened to the other two? Kind of sad they were split up. Hopefully they have some kind of contact with each other. Thanks for sharing your story and giving hope to others.

[@ambercallow8098]

They are with their biological dad so they have been made whole too 🤍 we love them very much