Raquel's Stage 4 Colon Cancer Symptoms | Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story

[@sonyaskogstad3849]

This is the most common thing I see on all these cancer posts is the amount of doctors that don’t take symptoms seriously and I dread to think of the mount of people who have become terminal from these faulty diagnosis.

[@lindymcdonald8945]

Doctors are also gaslighting vaccine injured patientsTelling them the reason they have suddenly become ill after taking the covid vaccine is nothing to do with the vaccine .

[@hansheiser3868]

Agree 100%! The year was 1999; September or October. My uncle was about 89 or so when he began complaining about a dull abdominal pain, chronic constipation and a reduced appetite. His primary care physician said, "Oh, I think you just have gastritis. Take Rolaids every day and use an OTC laxative like Miralax for the constipation. Come back in 6 weeks if things don't get better." After 6 weeks were up, things were worse. He had more or less lost most of his appetite, and anything he tried to eat just came right back up. So my uncle was referred to a GI specialist who looked down into my uncle's stomach. This was mid-January 2000. Turns out he had stage 4 gastric adenocarcinoma. The GI doctor said the tumor was the size of a tangerine, and wasn't able to push the scope past it. They started chemo to try to shrink the tumor but to no avail, and my uncle passed about 3 weeks later. My thinking is that the primary care doctors try to save their health networks' money rather than their patients' lives.

[@darksoulsss2618]

There egos is just disgusting. Am experiencing some concerning things but am afraid to go get looked and and just to be treated like shit. If it continues tho I will go. am hoping am just thinking overly negative and having negative placebo.

[@jondomanstandup]

Im a medical malpractice lawyer in NY. Let me know if you need representation

[@kellymarie3254]

Agreed. I don’t think the medical field has caught up with changes in the behaviour of cancer and how it’s now commonly affecting younger generations.

[@animeforever247]

Her story made me book a consult with a GI doctor. My symptoms have been brushed off as IBS for 2 years now because of my age but now i will push for a proper diagnosis. I pray for your recovery and healing.

[@holdmyown32]

I hope all is well 🙏🏻

[@mrr3872]

Well wishes dude. Did you get the jab by any chance?

[@boostedrex9460]

​@mrr3872 I did and I feel perfectly fine I'm 29 I work out everyday and push my self to the limit or to failure when I work out. Don't start looking for negatives in your life and start manifesting bad negative thoughts

[@boostedrex9460]

​@@mrr3872you'll be aight pimp vaccines have helped improve the longevity of people's life. It is scary I wish I would of never gotten it. But I do feel perfectly fine

[@mrr3872]

@@boostedrex9460 I'd be careful if I were you. Heart attacks and stage 4's seem common among your lot. I've noted your advice too

[@BOOShawny]

Something that REALLY bugs me is when anyone acts like you don’t know your own body. You’ve lived in your body your whole life, you KNOW when something isn’t right.

[@devinevee8684]

I say this all the time

[@Luna-mx7fi]

I completely agree. 💯

[@whiteyfisk9769]

American Drs currently have severe God complex and megalomania disorder.

[@Bernadetec555]

I’m going through this right now with several Dr’s. 😢. I’m on my way for a second opinion after this last test!!!!!

[@goop847]

Recently saw an online forum of ER workers talking about how a patient saying “I know my body” is a red flag…. Evil

[@nickterry4487]

My mom passed away from stomach cancer this past December 2023. She was originally diagnosed in 2021 but had been seeking a proper diagnosis as early as late 2018. It’s been heartbreaking going through her old notes as she saw all sorts of doctors who either couldn’t find what was wrong with her or attributed her symptoms to anxiety. She knew something was wrong and was literally told it was just in her head

[@LucretiaCollinsJones]

I am deeply sorry for your lost. I cannot imagine how you must be feeling. Keep sharing.

[@marilynromero5022]

Sorry about your mom what were her symptoms?

[@xerilaun]

❤

[@abbosimmo]

the amount of times I am told it’s all in my head to be proven correct in my hunches upon testing, it’s sad

[@pembebulut2781]

My mom has the same symptoms, as my grandpa passed away from stomach cancer. I've been cooking COW FEET and KNEE for my mom weekly for 5 months, which is full of collagen. That healed her stomach and intestine!

[@bettyanderson6159]

I’m Betty ,. And I have Colon Cancer to Stage 4 ,..and this week wast my 2 second round of chemo ,. I listen to your whole testimony and I send my love to you and prayers every day,..

[@claudiest-laurent1405]

Hello ...I have the same thing...4 chemio 28 days radio and back chemio this time is hard but to listen to her was inspirational ❤

[@patriciaharlen4823]

Prayers for your healing, Betty.

[@MMacAttack]

My prayers are with you Betty 🙏🏻✝️❤️

[@annettecabezas6697]

God bless you, drink loads off carrot juice. People have cured there cancer with carrots and green juices. It could really help along with your medical treatment.

[@carynmartin6053]

I only wish that could be true today, as it was back a few decades before all our soil became nutrient deficient and pesticide overloaded!😮😢​@@annettecabezas6697

[@animaloverdani10]

As a nurse, it's a fine line between respecting specialists and physicians and also advocating for yourself. I totally agree with Raquel- if your intuition is off, be LOUD. Be annoying and be direct. Say, "You don't think a colonoscopy (insert whichever test) is warranted given my symptoms?" And if they say, "No, you're too young." Then say, "Okay, I'll just be getting a second opinion just to be sure, because my symptoms do worry me." Boom. I bet you get the tests ordered right away.

[@p01236-g]

As a nurse, a patient who is having these symptoms shouldn’t have to go to that extent to get these tests ordered. Maybe the doctor needs to get off of their high horse and do their job. It’s their ego that killing people.

[@robertafierro5592]

Good Luck getting a Second Opinion at a DIFFERENT HOSPITAL!

[@dalmajikkot90]

in my country if you ever mention getting a second opinion or even if you just transfer from one doc to another, you can be sure they'll let those docs know you're a "problematic" patient and you're basically discredited. Happened to me with my GP and I haven't had one for years, I'm sincerely hoping it's been long enough to just say my papers got lost somewhere and get a blank slate 😅

[@wop2784]

you're very wrong and apart of this corrupt, chemical-based medical industry

[@WouldbeRenaissanceLady6926]

A lawyer once told me "if you don't splash, you won't get heard."

[@artbmarshall]

I lost my wife to cervical cancer at 37 a couple years ago. My heart goes out to you. I’m also a PA so if you need any help navigating or just need someone to explain a few things, I’m happy to help.

[@beebzzzzzz]

Sorry for your loss.

[@juanio7036]

Sorry for your loss. I’ve been dealing with lower abdominal pain and shortness of breath when my lower abdominal gets inflamed. I’ve had test after test and they still can find what’s wrong.

[@shawnwilson407]

I lost my spouse to pancreatic way too young and my mom to colon. Let’s cure these cancers. I’m sorry for your loss

[@michellecrosby2988]

Very sorry for your loss.

[@mightyobserver12]

You do know it comes from Sexual activity as it is Hpv

[@turtle_jones]

We went to high school together. Same graduating class. I’m so terribly sorry that life has thrown you this crazy curveball Raquel. Your mental fortitude is inspiring. I hope your additional/future medical opinions are more fruitful. Keep fighting. -TJ

[@sidneylowery1543]

Why does this make me wanna weep 😭

[@michelemcguire8995]

​@@sidneylowery1543cause it's heartbreaking

[@michelemcguire8995]

Its never a good thing to say it's your cancer..because it's not you,it's a monster and you didn't invite it in..prayers for strength comfort peace and healing in the mighty name of JESUS CHRIST AMEN and Thankyou Father YHVH ❤

[@tuulidahlm8930]

❤

[@ananda_miaoyin]

How wild is it to find someone on here that you know!

[@NLR759]

A very similar thing happened to Jenny Apple. She has a KZbin channel. She complained of rib pain. Her doctor prescribed yoga and stretching. For a year she kept doing the stretching but the pain wouldn’t go away. She was in her early 30’s and had just had a baby. Her doctor dismissed her symptoms. She went elsewhere and it turned out to be stage 4 lung cancer. She has since passed away. She fought so hard to stay alive for her very young children. It’s such a heartbreaking story.

[@jenngranados825]

I was very sad when she passed😢 life feels so unfair

[@annaheya2109]

​@empresswilandefrederici86true, but don't forget stressful life style plays a huge part on immune system

[@annaheya2109]

@empresswilandefrederici86 all the best for your mum, my dad too!

[@kandydewey1286]

Yes so sad. And Kyle really struggles

[@jancraig9298]

Wow so sad 😞. This was heartbreaking to read

[@rae672]

My husband has been in remission for 14 months. Stage 4 colorectal cancer metastasized to his liver and lungs. He went to Vanderbilt hospital in TN for treatment. Before treatment we were told 18 months to live in our home town. Never lose hope. God be with you.

[@yusanda741]

What kind of treatment did your husband have ? I need hope for my mom , 75 yo , they only offered her chemotherapy.

[@lizakamomboyd6965]

I’m praying now! To God be the Glory!

[@rae672]

@@yusanda741 the first doctor said surgery immediately and then chemo until death ☠️ I heard God say "Try Vanderbilt" We asked the surgeon that next week and he said, "No way. He won't survive the wait list but I'll call and ask for you to get the ball rolling." Dr. Eng at Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville saw us right away. She ran a few tests and put him on an intense chemo regime. 8 hours of 4 chemo drugs (I'm sorry, I don't remember the names) every other week. In January they did 4 or 5 radiation treatments to his colon. The chemo and the radiation completely killed the 7cm tumor. Then, they did a robotic surgery on his lung in February 2023 and liver surgery in April 2023. No colostomy or anything. We are so blessed. I'm definitely not saying his treatment works for every patient but I am saying his doctor had hope and we had faith. God is awesome

[@michellecrosby2988]

Praise God❤ I am adding a prayer for your husband, just for good measure.

[@babyboo906]

Glory b to God prayers ur way fr ur hubby n ur whole family 14 years awsome God is good all the time.🙏🙏🥹😢😭🩷🩷😇

[@vickipurvis7489]

You are a beautiful and courageous young woman. Thank you for sharing your story and journey. I am currently a lung cancer survivor from stage four. Still on every three month scans and brain MRI. There are medical advances made every day. I believe in you and your attitude helps immensely. ❤

[@ThePatientStory]

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[@benjaminnapoli1834]

What symptoms did you have, im having bad hair loss heart and chest pain and doc keep trying to say its anxiety but I feel like im gonna pass out most days

[@ReinaMelgar-t4c]

I was diagnosed 7 years ago with colon rectal stage 4. I'm currently with City of Hope in Duarte, California. I had the surgery in 2019 and I'm NED. I'm a firm believer of second and third opinion and please continue to advocate for yourself. Sending prayers and healing vibes your way. REM

[@lilivalencia3575]

My husband was diagnosed with with stage 4 colon cancer it has spread to liver and lymph nodes his been on chemo for 1 now and we had to get a second opinion with city of hope they said he is a surgery candidate but want him on chemo to shrink as much as they can and so far it has shrunk he is In Gods holy hands 🙌 as long as there is life there is hope Amen

[@lilivalencia3575]

I year of chemo that’s why I meant to say

[@ana_day7]

🙌

[@arellytran]

Do you know if city of hope takes medical?

[@ReinaMelgar-t4c]

I believe they do take medical ​@@arellytran

[@truckingwithtobee]

I was 28 when I got diagnosed with cervical cancer you have to be your own advocate because the doctor thought that I was crazy also and brushed off my symptoms and told me I was fine. I even had a Pap smear and they told me everything was fine. But something in my gut told me something was wrong and I was absolutely right had a not went to that second doctor and found the cervical cancer I would’ve been dead a long time ago. I am 49 years old.

[@mamaysucanal2229]

What were your symptoms??

[@Luckoftheirish1]

How did the 2nd doctor find the cancer? What tests were run if the pap smear was negative?

[@truckingwithtobee]

@@Luckoftheirish1 Another papsmear found it! Meaning the first was done wrong!!!

[@truckingwithtobee]

@@mamaysucanal2229 Dull pain in lower left quadrant. That was the ONLY sign!

[@iamshakuri]

Hello, could you please share. What were your symptoms? Please, please share.

[@MR-xd1wg]

Praying for your recovery … I look forward to your remission story soon.

[@kathleentaylor8840]

This speaker has the most soothing voice. I could listen to her all day.

[@Mom2my4blessings]

When I was 31, I just had my second baby but I wasn’t eating, forgetful, disorganized, and had headaches. I started passing out from seizures. My doctor kept telling me and my family that I had postpartum depression. I finally went to the ER and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Doctors need to start listening to their patients! It’s really frustrating that symptoms are not taken seriously. I think the problem is because I was young and had just had a baby but those symptoms aren’t postpartum depression. I’m very thankful that you finally got a diagnosis but geez it shouldn’t have taken so long! That’s really heartbreaking.

[@smokeyangelav]

They found my brain tumor the same way.

[@EllieMae-qo3sp]

It’s anxiety says doctor that’ll be 3K

[@LaidleyWyrm]

I don't have kids and even had a grand mal seizure and they also blamed my mental health. I understand that mental health is important and maybe can lead to these things but they could have at least tried to help me out more. I'm glad I went to different doctors, I also had a tumor and got it removed on september 2024. Edit: whoops meant I got it removed on sept 2023! almost one year after my surgery yay

[@annaheya2109]

That's why i self medicate and refuse to go to hospitals its humiliating

[@LubnaJM]

You're right. My aunt has been diagnosed recently with colon cancer. For 3 months she has been visiting the doctor and insisting that she frequently has to go to the washroom, plus she has also seen blood in her stools but the doctor did not pay any attention and my aunt once had to scream to attend to her condition. The doctor would only give her 3 months late appointment. And now that she has tested positive, the doctor was embarrassed. But the doctors need to understand that the time they wasted by not listening to the patient cannot return.

[@mikeyg6631]

I'm a male of 48 and I'm experiencing similar but not the same symptoms. I've made a promise to my bestfriend and wife that I will go at the end of this month March 2024 to my family doctor and tell him the truth about what's happening and I'm scared as hell! However on a positive note thank you for sharing your experience and I hope you have a full recovery and you beat this!!

[@KayClarke-i8y]

Am in the same boat. These types of videos have made me take my vague feelings of unwellness to a proactive level. Better to know early than later. I speak from a recent experience, Dec. 2023. Now will follow up with testing for other symptoms as I easily disregarded last year's symptoms as being from stress. I dodged a bullet, figuratively speaking, last year and want to keep that winning streak going.

[@mikeyg6631]

@user-ky6fi2jm9r best of luck to you!! And also keep us posted. I go in tomorrow to see my Doctor and I will follow up on this thread good or bad God Bless you and thank you for sharing!!

[@KayClarke-i8y]

@@mikeyg6631 Just saw your response and am late in wishing you luck. Hope all went well for you and that your news was good news. In Dec 2023 had a lower endoscopy with no symptoms but both doctors ( 2 scopes in one month ) prepped me mentally for a diagnosis of cancer before the results came back after each procedure. The size, shape, & location was a concern. Two scopes = diagnosed at a clinic & removed at a hospital. I did not feel particularly poorly for nearly a year until it was removed. I took the occasional sharp abdominal pain in stride as not meaning much though it was worse by the year mark. After it was removed I surprisingly had more energy. I did not expect to feel anything other than the lack of sharp intestinal pain. 100% of the time this type/size/location turns cancerous at around the 10-year mark and by then will be a stage 4 most likely. Will get scoped again at the 6-month mark. If any evidence of abnormality/of it growing back then I'll need a bowel resection even though no symptoms and no diagnosis of cancer. I am grateful for the videos on YT. A few of them provided by doctors for their colleagues/residents were extremely informative.

[@vnewen2157]

@@mikeyg6631you both let us know how it went - this small comment thread can be your second support community Good luck to y’all 🤞

[@carynmartin6053]

Best of luck to you, as I empathize with you and have similar symptoms and fear😮❤

[@williamparker1085]

as i watch these stories, I am reminded of how lucky I am to be approaching 76 with only an enlarged prostate and some extra bathroom visits each day......best of luck to you and others facing these issues especially at such a young age

[@johnlees3696]

Same age as you Fenbedazol if it turns .check it out.

[@timfahey7127]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👋

[@130crowd]

The Patient Story is just a beginning! You are an extremely gifted public speaker who could benefit countless others facing this very challenging diagnosis. Your serenity is inspiring. You will be in my thoughts. I am rooting for you. Very best of luck.

[@JackAtkins-xz5wi]

Buy two boomerangs

[@manymoms920]

I wish this beautiful young woman well. I hope you recover

[@BarbCosgrove-q5u]

So do i, it's truly sad 😮😮😮...

[@Bennyeca]

She passed away not too long ago. May she rest in peace 🙏

[@Mmolonn]

Do you know what terminal means? 😒

[@NicoleL8600]

I’m not moved to comment much on social media, but just wanted to say how much respect and admiration I have for Raquel and the handling of her diagnosis. ❤ Her mature and rational handling of such a difficult diagnosis is incredible. All I can do is to hope and pray that she continues to find strength, love and support in her journey.

[@deborahaguilar4884]

MY BEAUTIFUL BABY WENT TO THE LORD 7/10/24 . SHE WAS A FIGHTER BUT MADE PEACE WITH LEAVING US. SHE HELPED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH CANCER . THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE NICE THINGS YOU HAVE SAID. MOTHER AGUILAR

[@gailkollmann-vk7nw]

So sorry for your loss. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mayelaguzman8993]

😢Sorry for your Loss😢R.I.P. 🙏❤️

[@puppyhardy1231]

So sorry for your loss she is an absolute beautiful angel ❤

[@Nkrumaheducation]

R.I.P to your beautiful daughter. She inspired us and spread information that will help millions. God bless her and you.

[@deborahaguilar4884]

Thank you for your concern & comment's , she touched so many. Raquel really studied cancer not just for herself but to help others. God Bless You All 🙏

[@anaferguson5135]

I am a nurse and this happens so frequently! They never take minority or women in general seriously. Its all in their head. They say its anxiety or they are depressed. I hate when this happens. You are such a courageous woman!

[@missdiagnosis2530]

Absolutely ! I went to jail for trespassing at the ER trying to get help

[@deendrew36]

@@missdiagnosis2530that doesn’t even make sense.

[@Uncle-Smart-Alec]

I wish you wouldn't politicize and thus lessen the criminal issue of medical Gaslighting.The same thing happens with older "privileged " men.(like my uncle Issac RIP)

[@missdiagnosis2530]

I shared my experience to speak to how we’re ignored..it’s the gaslighting and blatant disregard that causes people harm. I had MRSA and told to go to primary care which was weeks to get in, I needed iv antibiotics and the ER refused to treat

[@allisonandrews4719]

I left the medical field after my experience as a patient. I survived only because after 4 years of being brushed off I was formally diagnosed with some version of hysteria. Yup. Not to my face. But on my aftercare summary. I ended up going to a functional medicine RN and getting real care. And I became a lawyer. Let’s burn this system down now.

[@iah8331]

“Anxiety” is the new “hysteria”

[@brip799]

Most definitely. 😢

[@roisinmc7442]

100% . I have abnormal blood tests and asked my doctor for a referral as my body hasn't felt right in a long time and she has written in my referral letter that i am "emotional and teary" which is because i cried out of frustration at being fobbed off repeatedly for a year re the abnormal blood results and i also told her my mum recently died of breast cancer (so of course I am emotional) so now she's given them a preconception about me (Without pointing out i had a bereavement either) and I'm furious

[@iah8331]

@@roisinmc7442 That makes me angry. I once looked at my Drs notes and saw a diagnosis of my emotional state that made my heart sink. It was completely wrong. I fought it and had it removed from my record. But if we’re upset because we don’t feel physically well and have no answers, then we need antidepressants instead of actual answers and solutions to what ails us.

[@silverstar603]

Nothing new about it. I say this as someone with stage 3 deep infiltrating endometriosis. It's the normally for " I feel sick" and " there is nothing wrong, it's all in your mind "

[@hanac5586]

As someone with an anxiety disorder, anxiety can definitely cause physical symptoms BUT it would be important to rule out other medical issues before the symptoms are blamed on anxiety.

[@louellenstevens501]

I am sorry that you were a victim of medical gaslighting. You are in my prayers.

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

I learned a long time ago that it's so important to be your own advocate. Don't be afraid to get in their face and make them hear and see you. It's incredibly frustrating.

[@paisley8519]

What I find so disturbing is how grateful she feels that the ER doctors took her seriously. Understand that I know WHY she’s grateful, I’m just angry that she has to feel grateful for something that should be normal. That women and minorities have to convince the medical community to take us seriously … it’s just not ok.

[@Itsmemommio]

I think it’s because her OWN doctor didn’t take her seriously. That makes me so mad dude.

[@mimi3118]

ìt's still a good thing to be grateful and see the good deeds of others..it helps to be a good person as being angry on things that can not be reversed anymore will just make us a bitter person which is not good for our body, mind and soul.

[@suzee_bee]

I agree with your comment 100%. No woman should need to beg for medical help. To be grateful yes it’s always good to be grateful but to need to beg to find yourself in the grateful space is sadly an experience that mostly women will experience with medical professionals. I wish any woman going through this the strength to carry on & advocate for yourself!

[@lets_talk372]

Q

[@brip799]

Like they can’t have their cake and eat it too right? They put women through more pain with their procedures because they think “women can handle more pain than men” right? So if that is the case, you would think if a woman goes to the ER, they would take it seriously yet.. they don’t. I might have cancer and I an terrified because I have swollen lymph nodes and one is in a bad place (left supracavicular) and I saw drs for the symptoms I had before this and was ALWAYS told that it was “no big deal” Im too stressed, its just anxiety, you need to chill out and take some probiotics, do yoga etc… and if I do find out I am in a bad terminal place because it could be gastric spread to lymph nodes … i cant do shit about it. And I am 32 since december 😢

[@Morgorn1]

My mother died of colon cancer at 37 years of age. Her symptoms presented about 10 years before her death. She was advised by various doctors that she had IBS, hemorrhoids, anxiety, and then she was diagnosed with anemia. Finally, one afternoon her colon became completely occluded and her abdomen bloated until she looked like she was nine months pregnant. She was admitted to the hospital after going to the ER, had surgery where her colon was resected; her cancer was widespread and had metastasized to her spine, ribcage, shoulder blades, liver and brain. She was started on chemotherapy and radiation, which did nothing to reduce the tumors. She began having uncontrollable seizures that shattered one shoulder and she broke her right arm. She lapsed into a coma and remained in a vegetative state until her death, which occured one year after her surgery. I have not, and never will, forgive the doctors that refused to listen to her or would not order even the simplest tests that might have saved her.

[@jasonsherlock7480]

What an incredibly painful story...shameful,the state of affairs regarding doctors. My condolences to you and thanks for sharing... My wife has stage 3 rectal cancer.

[@apereira6467]

My condolences 🙏...that is so heartbreaking

[@veganandlovingit]

So sad, I'm sorry 😢

[@flexibledreamer7846]

We as a community need to expose these doctors- put out their names and practice/hospital they are associated with!!!

[@Simplelivingslowliving]

😢😢😢😢 so heartbreaking. I’m so sorry.

[@AL-rf2fr]

I will be praying for you everyday that the hand of God touches your body and Life and you come through all of this 100 percent cured. Thank you so much for your honesty and being an inspiration to others to take note of their health. What signs to look for and what you went through.

[@anonymouswanderer2479]

RIP Raquel..she was so wronged by the medical sector but still stayed so brave and optimistic and never showed her anger towards anybody..what a lovely soul, you will be missed 💔

[@cathydevaney2413]

Did she pass away?

[@suanneleepool]

So she has passed? Bless her

[@gailkollmann-vk7nw]

A lovely soul. God bless her ❤❤❤

[@WeAreAllUgly2Somebody]

RIP

[@analoliveros]

😢😭😭😭

[@tammyo8922]

I’m so sorry you were dismissed & not taken seriously for so long 😭 I can relate. Thank you for speaking up. 🙏💕

[@zimma2330]

the world is a better place with you in it darling. i wish you well.

[@faithhopelove9176]

Beautiful comment. I feel the same about you. ❤ I love kind people❤

[@zimma2330]

@@faithhopelove9176 sweet. thanks.

[@cathyatchison7649]

OMG I am sorry you going through this. You are truly a beautiful person. I wish you all the best. Thank you.

[@fionasmom6254]

Unfortunately, this happens a lot. What gets me is when women are dismissed by female physicians! I had a relative who had a female PCP. My relative had a chronic sore throat. It was a deep, glandular soreness, not a raw surface soreness like strep. The PCP kept treating her for sinus infection, for WEEKS. Finally, relative saw a different doctor who immediately sent her for some other tests which found lymphoma. Fast forward multiple times in and out of remission, chemo, etc. She got a clean bill of health from the clinic in TX except for "one tiny hot spot that we will watch and wait to see if it changes." 2 weeks later, she started having severe back pain. Her PCP, who KNEW her history, diagnosed it as a muscle strain and prescribed PT! Long story short, this went on for a couple of months. It was her lymphoma, now in her spinal column. She is no longer on this earth.

[@juliekrol]

I’m sorry 😞

[@eileenwatt8283]

Oh no!

[@sargambelwanshi6953]

Can please elaborate on her throat symptoms I'm scared. Experiencing from 1 month suddenly.

[@DanielleRadicanin]

Heartfelt condolences for your loss.💔 Doctors have become far too dismissive of women's symptoms.

[@sofi-s2]

Oh my gosh I’m so sorry for your loss.. similar thing happened to my nephew this past month. His lack of breath was attributed to a “viral infection” when in it was metastasized cancer to the lungs. He was only 26 years old. 😢

[@BodySnatcher1816]

I have not watched this video yet. The title and description caught my eye because it read basically that the Dr said it was all in your head. PEOPLE!!!! Get a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or however many different opinions if you are ever told that! Change drs immediately if they ever tell you that! Always be your own medical advocate and never give up until you have answers that you are comfortable with.

[@BodySnatcher1816]

@@futoooob exactly! I get it that some people may feel that just because they have a medical degree, their word is set in stone. They are people just like us, who have a degree in medicine. We all have the PhD in our own bodies and 100% should listen to it.

[@Zoleankico4267]

I’ve been to 5 different doctors in the last 6 years. They are all the same, and if you change doctors, it’s actually a mark against you! They are ALL trained by the same programs funded by big pharma. It’s NOT going to get better, when the agenda is to treat humans like cattle!

[@LaurenAnyone]

It’s really hard to even get one doctor appointment when I live in Canada. Sometimes having multiple opinions isn’t a feasible option

[@BodySnatcher1816]

@@LaurenAnyone I’m sorry. Then you advocate for yourself and make this doctor you are dealt with listen to you. The whole healthcare system is broken from greedy ass people. Most of the time it’s not the doctor’s fault but the administration telling them they only have like 5 mins per patient. It’s a sad world we live in.

[@skygazer6898]

These doctors that dismiss their patients symptoms, should lose their jobs. My mum was one of those whose symptoms were fobbed off as various ailments for around 8 months, so by the time she was referred for tests, it was too late as her cancer had already spread. Raquel is a rather unique young woman as is an inspiration to many. Best of Luck Raquel, I hope you are well.

[@astyk150]

Lack of punishment for wrong doing in this profession

[@Bob-kt5jn]

They get protection from the state and the governors laws. They will never lose their license.

[@yellowyellowyellow7894]

Yes, it’s stealing money. We don’t accept incomplete jobs with other people, then we shouldn’t with doctors

[@amechecameron3217]

@@yellowyellowyellow7894go to school and become one

[@amechecameron3217]

@@astyk150if you punish doctors for not being perfect you wouldn’t have any. Think it thru first.

[@wethenorth6437]

May god bless you my dear and send you strength, peace and the comfort of knowing that you are never alone on your journey. No matter the outcome you may very well have saved lives by telling your story and that in itself is a precious gift to us all.

[@missmayraa.4862]

Praying for you Raquel, God is still doing miracles..stay Strong. ❤

[@92TampaChick813]

She’s such a beautiful soul ❤ she changed a lot of lives for the better for sure.

[@loneaqib3684]

I m 33 yrs Male.....i done my colonoscopy today and by the grace of Almighty Allah my test is normal

[@casa8017]

What were your symptoms brother

[@thamimahmed6108]

Alhamdulilah. All praise to almighty.

[@JJ-iq8mi]

Nothing to do with it! 😂

[@mariyathenewyorker]

Alhumdullilah brother!

[@loneaqib3684]

@@mariyathenewyorker thank u so much

[@dianacabanova5776]

My daughter in law was also dismissed as having post baby issues. She was diagnosed in April 2023 and died in May 2023. She was 27 years young and a new mom. 💔💔.

[@HopeofGlory-qx4lk]

🫶🏽🤍

[@gailmoore7068]

Ohhh no!! Your family must be devastated. So sorry to hear this.

[@melgrant7404]

How awful. So sorry to hear that.❤

[@stelladowsett7151]

That is tragic, I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.❤

[@Zoleankico4267]

I’m sooo sorry!!!! Most healthcare workers, or (deathcare), are absolutely awful now. They don’t listen, they make judgement calls based on appearance! Yes that happens ALL THE TIMEI!!! I’m so fed up, unless I’m bleeding or need an antibiotic, I don’t want to go back anymore.

[@DaSmoothClutch]

Raquel you are one of the strongest, most inspiring people I've seen in a long time. I pray for you and anyone going through cancer. You will get through this!

[@katie0303]

Thank you for sharing your story. I pray that the chemo shrinks the cancer to allow for a surgery. You deserve a chance. God bless you.

[@dot_t]

I had blood clots in my lungs and legs and was told by my primary care physician that it was just anxiety because I couldn't breathe!?! I'm so glad I didn't listen to him and went to the emergency room where I was finally taken serious and put into the hospital ICU immediately! I feel like women are dismissed and told they have anxiety when they are showing symptoms of something very serious! I'm so sorry for your diagnosis. Love and prayers for you! ❤️🙏🏼❤️✨

[@awade2436]

That is so true

[@j8vi3r]

The blood clots can come from colon cancer ?

[@roxasparks]

So did you go back to the doctor and let them know they where wrong?

[@violetg7315]

My sister died at age 36 from Colon cancer. I was able to schedule a bunch of tests right away and been followed for 24 years so far, all because she was my first degree relative. I hope you fight and survive your cancer. I can tell you are strong!!

[@naomisgram1]

Same, my mom had it, she did survive it, however my sister and I have been diligent in getting tested because she had it. We have had polyps removed before they glad a chance to turn into anything bad. Insist on a colonoscopy if you are young, if you have any symptoms!

[@wifinet8838]

What year did she die?

[@violetg7315]

@@wifinet8838 1997

[@violetg7315]

@@wifinet8838-1997

[@gailhawkins3134]

Your story is so moving and from the replies, seems a very frequent illness. You will help many with your positiveness. I hope you recover and have a long and happy healthy life. 😢❤

[@patriciaharlen4823]

My 41 year old male cousin passed away from this cancer after being told he was to young to have it. He symptoms for a couple of years. He left behind a beautiful 2 year old son and a devastated family.

[@p.hearting9992]

The statistics are changing. Doctors go based on science based studies. But what a lot of Dr don’t seem to notice is that a lot more young people are getting colon cancer I blame the American food industry for it.

[@jjse79]

The person who told him that is an ignorant! Cancer has no age, its idiotic to think otherwise.

[@alohatvn]

I am so happy the ER discovered your cancer ♋️. So sorry to hear your primary doctor didn't take you seriously. Hang in there I am praying 🙏 to you get surgery in the near future 🙏 ❤️.

[@raquelsmale6395]

As someone who struggles with severe health anxiety. This video really put some important things in perspective. People are actually struggling with serious illnesses such as cancer. This video helped me become less selfish and understand that this is a small problem and people are overcoming life altering situations. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@laurawilliams5363]

I love this woman's history and the way she has shared her CA dx. We think a lot a like! I have multiple myeloma and I was dx w/ diffuse systemic scleroderma 6 years ago. This woman is intelligent, and I think she is doing everything the correct way. I worked in the medical field for 49 yrs before I had to medically retire. You are doing a great job with advocating for yourself as well. Positive energy being sent to young lady!

[@janhavin6379]

I am so sorry to hear that this lady has passed away. She seemed like a beautiful person ❤

[@bossmair1789]

You're a gift to anyone dealing with cancer or a major health issue. I appreciate your perspective and advice on advocating for yourself. Thank you for sharing your story. You're right about doctors having a bias when treating patients. I hope your story is used to train new physicians in med school. Bless you. ❤

[@cathbeesley7070]

Raquel, all my love and support for you. You will get there, you are so lovely and selfless to come on line to help people, like yourself, who are battling this disease, arming them with awareness of symptoms to watch out for and act on.

[@marycartella6258]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with colon rectal cancer. May God bless you as you stay on your journey for treatments.

[@tamikofung3310]

Raquel, I pray for God to heal you and a quick recovery. You are an intelligent and strong woman

[@bluesmoke8826]

You are a super intelligent woman and I hope you make out of this. Prayers for you

[@autumn.melody1715]

I get mad when doctors don’t listen and talk condescending to me. I am sorry for your diagnosis. It’s so unfair. Thank you for sharing.

[@gailmoore7068]

You, Raquel, have done widespread and effective work here. I am proud of you (if I may be) and so very impressed by you, and so sorry for your considerable pain. Plus, you have some great friends willing to point out your habits!😆 Wishing you everything good forever; you have more than paid your dues!❤

[@angelderosa1670]

Thank you for sharing your history, God bless your life Raquel, my nephew is dying of Sarcoma

[@amandapirot1022]

Wishing you the best possible outcome in your treatments. You are a brave, self-aware, and poised woman.

[@LottaB60]

I also got the wrong diagnos. I had toxic thyroid and the doctors said it was anxiety, prescribed medical treatment and sent me home. It took the doctors almost 20 years to find out what was wrong with me. I have 2 sons who never have seen me beeing fit and healthy, and they are 38 and 40 years old now. Now the doctor have found out that I have cysts on my pancreas, liver and one kidney. I send you so much love and light ❤

[@Zayday1993]

Wow how did you finally get the correct diagnosis what was the change

[@LottaB60]

@@Zayday1993 I did see a doctor about something else, and she took some tests. And she did call me and ask if I could come back, so I did and she checked my pulse, and it was high over 100, and should be around 70 or 80 if you just been resning. It showed that other doctors had not taken that specific test for toxic thyroid gland. And 2 years after they did find the reason why I had all those crazy symphtom I made them put me under the knife and get that gland out. 2 weeks after the surgery I did see the surgeon and he told me that they had found cancer in my thyroid and that I was lucky cuz it had not spread yet, but if I would have waited one more year with the surgery, I would have been dead. I don't know what to call that.... luck? I'm sorry if there are to much wrongspellings... 🙂

[@carolinamoreno7372]

Raquel, eres toda una luchona y guerrera. Tu actitud positiva nos inspira mucho! Te mando un fuerte abrazo! Dios te bendiga!

[@mmm81m6]

I spent the best part of one year feeling constant pain in my lower abdomen, always tired, losing weight. I knew something was wrong deep down, but it's like a part of me didn't want to find out. In the end I had to go through several doctors to get a diagnosis, basically until I got myself to a cancer center. I am glad I did this, I received a diagnosis, and treatment in time. All I would like to say is trust your instincts and listen to your body and what it's telling you, no matter what the first doctor you see tells you, you live in your body and you know when something is wrong and your body is shutting down...stress or anxiety don't even come close to the experience of losing your vitality, strength and feeling constant pain (in a nutshell my experience of cancer).

[@amaliachirino5135]

Raquel, I really wish you get out of this one. I had colon cancer 17 years ago, endometrial in 2022, then it can back in April of this year. Right now going through chemo and immunotherapy. I’m very sick with nausea, chronic back pain. Don’t know why I’m still here. Everyone fighting this terrible desease, is on my prayers. We’re warriors!

[@bless7942]

I am sending you energetic HUG from another Cancer Soldier we are in this fight together we totally understand of how this fight takes it’s toll🦋💞🙏

[@fnuphurbuchoezom620]

always in my prayers who were going through this

[@reginasmith9142]

Thamk you for sharing your story. God Bless and keep you safe on your journey.

[@ණChỉYêuMìnhEm]

I believe at the time you wrote this comment,she already passed on July 10, 2024.

[@amaliachirino5135]

@@ණChỉYêuMìnhEm So sad!

[@EN-cb8ut]

I can't imagine what you must be going through... You are so brave!!! I hope you feel better soon and that you manage to heal!!!❤

[@anamaria-zo5ym]

There's got to be somethings we eat and drink,theres more people with cancer then any other disease. Such young and healthy people getting cancer,even children...😢what is wrong? This is awful,sad,scary.God bless you with health peace and joy.stay strong 💪 thank you fir telling your story 😊🙏

[@randajoya]

Pesticides, microplastics & other chemicals

[@aura578]

And probably vaxx​@@randajoya

[@dweebicusmaximus]

Yeah. We know the cause-cigarettes, air pollution, asbestos, companies polluting water (lead in Flint, anyone?) and the land. Something is happening; corporations are poisoning us

[@kellyholland8136]

C19 bioweapon is a major cause for all the turbo cancers we are seeing as of late. Many oncologist claim they've never seen so many young people. Colon cancer is literally exploding all over the place😢

[@randajoya]

@@kellyholland8136 forget bioweapons. Look up C8/PFOA/PFAS. That stuff is EVERYWHERE.

[@Sara-to8cf]

God bless you. My mom had stage 4 colorectal cancer and she had surgery and all the cancer was removed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. You are such a strong young lady and I admire you, I pray that God will guide you through this journey and to complete healing.

[@vanessaaventura]

Did she do any treatment after ?

[@bettyconnearney7943]

Raquel just found your site. I will put you on my prayer list. Praying all gets better for you🙏🙏🙏🙏❤

[@KBClive]

Whats her website?

[@brooker3292]

You are definitely an inspiration! Attitude is everything. God bless you.

[@ohlilacs9489]

I'm a senior fellow in training, thank you for sharing your experience. We need to hear more about patients' side of the story !! You're right, the patient knows him/herself better than anybody. Unfortunately, preventive medicine is the poor child of medicine and not enough funds are invested in that :/ even in Switzerland, simple tests like FIT aren't reimbursed for patients below 40, although we now know colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults :/ in prayers.

[@AbstractMindsThinkAlike]

I'm praying for you Raquel in Jesus Christ mighty name

[@kathleenryan8545]

Wonderful advice, Raquel! Your amazing attitude will see you through this disease! Please post again, we all want to hear how you are doing, so we can continue to send you positive messages!

[@mariaobrien284]

I think you’re a beautiful lady and so brave to tell your journey with cancer. I wish you a wonderful life, because you deserve to be well and healthy. My best wishes and prayers to you from Dublin, Ireland ❤.

[@MarilynMayaMendoza]

I’m praying for Raquel. Her calm demeanor gives me strength. Sometimes doctors suck. We have to be our own advocates.

[@australiamyway]

I’ve had bad constipation. I’ve went from doctor to doctor. I’m sick of being dismissed. I’m so sorry for your story

[@wendydarling1745]

God Bless you! Your attitude really does make a difference. You are a beautiful person.

[@Randimal762]

Incredible strength from this young woman. Thank you for sharing your story and promoting awareness.

[@zg6879]

I can’t help but notice how grateful she felt just to be heard, listened to and taken seriously as an adult woman with concern. As a woman myself, I can’t help but feel angry that I can relate. Why should anyone’s positive medical experience be centered on “someone finally listened to me”? Such insight that our country, our society, our national culture, really, is wrong and therefore breaking apart.

[@mommawolf1103]

I’ve been told too many times “it’s anxiety”

[@jennifetgordon7714]

Thank you for sharing your experience, this will help someone else. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and went through chemo, by his grace I'm still here

[@katier1268]

I’m in my 30s, almost never get sick, so I’ve never had a PCP as an adult. Decided to see one 7 months ago to get a health baseline established as I approach 40. All blood work was normal, and was given a clean bill of health. Almost didn’t think of it, but at the end of my appointment, I mentioned my stools were often thinner but not causing me discomfort/difficulty. I had been told in the past it was probably hemorrhoids from pregnancy. She said “that’s probably what it is but I’ll refer you to a GI just in case.” 6 months later - colon cancer. Luckily it was caught in stage I, and will be removed surgically. I had no other symptoms, and I shudder to think of the possibilities if my doctor had dismissed what I told her.

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

A relative of mine was diagnosed with stage 2 in the 1980's. He had part of his colon removed. He passed away from heart disease at the age of 90 in 2012.

[@alisonflaxman1566]

Not getting sick is no reason for not going to the doctor for an annual physical.

[@lindagrainger8765]

Brave , Brave, young Ladies, God bless and hugs to wish you all well,and that you live long and happy lives 😊.

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

she's a great communicator. I wish her well

[@melbasalcido4708]

You are breaking my heart with what has happened to you. You are so brave ❤

[@amtz924]

You are so encouraging and strong! my bff was dismissed as well. His story sounds similar to yours. Fight on ❤

[@stephaniejohnson7424]

I WISH that I could give you a HUGE HUG. Thank you for sharing your story. I cannot stand it when you go to a doctor with (what you believe) is something SERIOUS and THEY THINK it's in your head. Most people know when something is wrong with/in their body (or they wouldn't BE at the doctor). Many, many times I have heard this from too many people. DOCTORS need TO LISTEN TO their PATIENTS. Maddening. May God Bless you and help you on a great path to a decent recovery. Good Luck with your search and stay strong. ❤️🤗🤗🤗❤️

[@camillesolange182]

You're so strong and nice. I wish you all the best!

[@jlprimitives7457]

I am praying that you are doing well. I admire your strength in this battle. I am a breast cancer survivor and although my cancer was not nearly as advanced I know there is hope. Sending ❤

[@kenrandall5680]

Hi Raquel. Your positivity blows me away, wow! I don’t know you but want to tell you I’m in your corner praying for you. I plead to the universe that you are blessed with an abundance of time to experience the beauty that you so much deserve. I’ve never come across a spirit as beautiful as yours. ❤️

[@elliet1754]

You are so strong and amazing!! Thank you for being brave enough to share your story and to help get the word out there of symptoms! Bless all of these ER doctors that takw that extra moment to really LISTEN to concerns. My ER doctor in 2014 is the reason I am alive today, because of him taking the extra steps of care in requesting to admit me due to symptoms and to air on the side of caution- my brain aneurysm was diagnosed with an MRI the next morning.

[@georgiamorena2145]

I had been in and out of emergency clinics in hospitals for constant dizziness. Finally, one doctor ran out patience, perhaps, told me “it’s all in your head”. After a few years, more symptoms are manifesting: double vision, palpitations, constant dizziness, sleepless nights, and bulging eyes. Finally, after several tests, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.

[@stephaniewilson5284]

You could have died that's serious shit.I would confront every doctor you went to previously.

[@TickleMyPickleOkay]

You would think an order of blood work could have save you all these years.

[@juanio7036]

How does the ER not run blood test for thyroid, this doctors are absolute idiots. Some

[@pembebulut2781]

get an oil diffuser and place 8-9 drops of iodine solution. The room will fill with iodine vapor & healing will come as you inhale the air.

[@cruzden6140]

How were you diagnosed? I have all the same symptoms plus others and have been going back and forth with doctors for over a year and get told something different every. Single. Time. I’m tired that no one takes me seriously

[@pritil1128]

You are such an inspiration diagnosed at 35, years of low hemoglobin which was put down to heavy menstrual bleed. They are always shocked when you are diagnosed young as colon cancer is an over 50 disease. Wishing you all the very best your positive mindset and calm demeanor is inspiring

[@rosarodriguez4064]

Raquel may the Lord of Lords heal you from this cancer I believe it. Prayers send your way. 🙏🙏

[@DeniseGrogan]

In Lord Jesus name

[@carolinarochapinto8552]

Praying for you and sending love from Portugal. Your calmness is beyond inspiring.

[@soniamaskell1726]

Thank you so much for sharing with us . Very brave and I am sure this video will help everyone to keep an eye and share it 🙏

[@cristinaferrara6966]

Thank you for sharing your story, Raquel. Your strength and courage is admirable. Wishing you well. Hope you get opportunities to be doing things you enjoy. You deserve happiness.

[@Hintedbymarina]

Godspeed to a full recovery, Raquel🙏🏽

[@eme3516]

Thank you for sharing. I have precancer in my colon and will have to get tested every couple years. More women need to hear this because it is difficult to get drs to listen. Always advocate for yourself, you know yourself the best.

[@TheCottoncandie06]

What were your symptoms

[@pembebulut2781]

cook cow feet and knee, which is full of collagen weekly. That helped my mom.

[@CookingWithCarlina]

Thank you for sharing your story. You are very brave and inspirational. I’ve been sick for 6 months and after having my doctor continue to dismiss my symptoms I’ve taken my care into my own hands and scheduled appointments with specialists to hopefully figure out what’s going on.

[@kristinepark214]

Same with me 😢 Good luck to you ❤

[@MargueriteAtHome]

I can only imagine how many people this one solitary video will help. Thank you for being so willing to share your story! 💕

[@UnderHisWings0322]

Wow....that primary Dr should have also known that those were common colorectal cancer symptoms! I don't understand why these drs dismiss everyone who is young anymore!? Its so infuriating. I'm so sorry! Praying 🙏

[@user-10_67]

Wise words. Thank you. Your calm demeanor comes from your faith.