How I found out I had Gastric Cancer/Symptoms 

Father God, I pray in the name of Jesus, that you heal this beautiful young woman from this cancer from the crown of her head to the soles of her feet, wash her in your precious blood. Give her a mighty mighty amazing testimony. Take away all the pain Lord, comfort her and keep her. Let her accept you as Lord and Savior. Cancer you must bow to the powerful, healing balm of Jesus Christ, in Jesus name, amen.

Survivor of 20 years here all because of Jesus! Praying for you sweetheart.

It infuriates me how careless hospitals and doctors can be with a human life…the fact that it took them so long to take your symptoms seriously is inexcusable. And this is not an isolated incident..there are so many young people going through similar experiences. It is heartbreaking.

Why are SO MANY young people getting cancer? These are the questions we ALL need to be asking ourselves.

From a cancer survivor of almost 30 years, keep the faith.

Hello Andrea, my aunt had gastric cancer and she lived 30 years after that and she died in her 80s of something else. You were diagnosed early so your chances are high. I wish you the best.

If I can stop crying long enough, I do have something to say! First of all, Andrea, you are such a pure, kind, and loving spirit even as you have to walk through this hell that you have been thrown into. Also, as I read the other comments below, I see that there are many, many others who have somehow been sent to love you and with their words will uphold you. When I was 24, and with a 2year old and a newborn, I found out I had cervical cancer. I was told that I had to have a hysterectomy immediately. Two weeks later I did just that. I went on with my life and never gave cancer another thought. Then, in 2006, when my daughter was just 28years, one month, and seven days, she passed away from what started out as cervical cancer. Over a year it had spread to every organ except her heart and her brain. When the doctor told me I thought I was going to have a stroke! She asked for her brother to stay at her side for the her last several months. He was 26 at the time but he never left her side! Please, ALL of you, forgive me for carrying on like this! How selfish. I just wanted to tell you, Andrea, that I will pray for you every day, and think of you oh so often. I will also pray for your family, as well. May God be by your side and begin to bring miracles into your life. God bless all of you who have come to show your precious love and support.

Everyone should be encouraged to watch this important video and she should get a humanitarian award for having courage in making this video.

I’d been given 18 months to live from an incurable disease. That was 32 years ago. Tough killers in prison told me I was dead for 9 years. That was 30 years ago. I was declared dead at the scene of a motorcycle accident, went into a four day coma. Again 30 years ago. Played Russian roulette with a live round 40 years ago. I could go on and on and on. I’m 75 now. Not going to live forever but darn sure not listening to anyone else about my life. Keep living the life you’ve chosen for yourself. Be aware of any bad habits you may have and stop them. I eat carnivore. There’s never a good time to go. Enjoy who you are now. Good fortune young lady.

Hey girl. I was diagnosed in March of 2020 with gastric signet ring cell adenocarcinoma. I had 4 rounds of chemo (FLOT), followed by a total gastrectomy in June, and then 4 more rounds of chemo. Treatment ended in October of 2020. I have started my third year with no evidence of disease. It was a tough year, but I made it through. You got this!

My wife of 22 years died of ulcerative colitis after suffering from the disease for 10 years. She had a lot of blood transfusions from all the blood she would lose when using the restroom, so I feel for you girl. I remember how anxious she would get every time she would have to use the restroom. Keep your head up cause you definitely have someone praying for you. I wish you the best.

You’re an Angel for sharing your story. I’m a mother and grandmother who has suffered toxic exposure and I have been living with GI issues ever since. Currently suffering severe pain in my gut and bowels and trying to get in to see a specialist. Thank you and may God bless and heal you fully 🙏🏻❤

It's not unusual to check after you go to the bathroom. Stools and urine tell us a great deal about our health, and paying attention is one of the things that helped save your life. I'm a stage 3 breast cancer survivor. I wish you strength and renewed health.

Hi Andrea, I don't know how RU-vid recommended this to me, but I'm so glad it did. I'm so grateful to have heard your story. I wish you good health, strength, and all of the peace you deserve. You are a strong person and I will remember your words and your story. Thank you for being so candid and honest. I'm happy you have a wonderful family to support you. It's so hard to watch you cry, but I hope telling your story is healing for you.

If it had to be cancer, thank God it is stage 1b. Such an early stage. Yes, you are so young for this. It will change you in so many ways, deepening your faith and letting you see what is important in life. God bless you and prayer for your complete healing.

This is so scary for me. I suffer from diverticulosis and IBS.. I’m constantly checking my stools and watching everything I eat. I’m always having my endoscopy and colonoscopy. I’ve never had bleeding thank God but something like this always crosses my mind. Praying for you . I am so sorry.

This video was on my feed so I watched. I'm so sorry you're going through this. You are strong, young and gorgeous and will kick cancer's ass. You have the right attitude. My dad had stage 3 skin cancer and is still alive 25 years later. Believe.

Someone sent me this video because I have been dealing with my own gastro issues after having several test and no definite answers. For this young lady I pray you overcome this horrible situation. Better yet I speak healing in existence and God will bring you so much happiness this year. In Jesus name you will be ok.

Hello my sister in Christ, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, thru his authority we pray this cancer be gone, completely..not single trace remain anywhere…thru our Lord Jesus, we come together in prayer for complete healing! May He continue to strengthen you thru it all. All Glory to Him! Amen!!

Hey Andrea I had a lump in my neck appear in 2015 had 2 biopsies and 2 drainage take place only to be told it was cystic my specialist and father were telling me it’s under the clavicle will be very hard to remove so I should just leave it …. Somthing in my gut told me to persist with the removal he scheduled me 3 months later to have the lump removed and was told in my 2 week post op appointment that the lump was a lymphnode which had cancer cells on the outside I was 35 with a wife and 2 young sons … Moral of the story always trust your gut !! 8 years cancer free now sending love from Sydney Australia you got his !! ❤

Prayers for complete healing. I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2011 six months after my husband of 21 years, died of lung cancer. Stay positive, and know you are not alone. Praying for you.

So sorry to hear of your news. I am a 54 year old male who at stage 3b cancer and survived. You have got this licked. Have faith in your medical team and hope that you will get through this rather painlessly. I wish you all the very best as you show bravery and courage. Much love. Cheers.

My cousin had breast cancer. While going through chemo. She lost her hair and became very fragile. I saw her a few months later and WOW let me tell you she looked amazing!! She looked strong and vibrant. I told her my god u look great!! She told me she prayed and along with that she began taking soursop. I had never heard of this before. But for those of you struggling or fighting cancer. Please give this a try. I think when a person is fighting cancer they need every tool at their disposal. I thank u for sharing your story. I hope and pray u live a long healthy life mejia. 🙏❤

It looks like it’s been about 8 months now, I hope you are now cancer free. Thank you SO much for a very candid and informative video! This Video can help others if they’re having the same symptoms. Peace and blessings from me to you❤

My diagnosis and symptoms were very similar. I was diagnosed in 2012 with a GIST tumor on my small intestine. I have had to have several surgeries since. Hang in there, you’re stronger than you know ❤️

My cancer moment happened in 2016. I understand the initial shock. My learned experience - it's imperative that we actively be our own patient advocate. Once you noticed something truly wrong go to the emergency don't wait for the primary doctor to figure it out. I hope and pray for your quick recovery from your cancer. Andrea, you are strong and you are positive. Isaiah 41:10.

I was feeling sorry for myself being alone on Thanksgiving. I watch you. Your so young & beautiful with a whole life to live. I pray to God you get well. Im so very sorry. I'll be watching to make sure you get well. I'm Juanita & Im 69 yrs old. Im so sad you have to go thru this. 😢Prayers every day for you. 🎉Peace

Dear sweet Andrea, I just came across your story today 19th of August 2023. I was heart broken hearing the challenge you are facing, but also so grateful and proud of you for being so strong, you have your kids , the biggest and most precious part of your life to give to courage, hope , faith and strength to beat this disease and a host of family and friends, I , for sure will pray every day for you . Remain strong and brave , sweet girl. You are going to beat this. All my thoughts and prayers are with you from South Africa 🇿🇦

I got diagnosed with h.pylori about 10 years ago and it almost killed me before I found out what was causing all of the fever, sweats, vomiting, low potassium etc. My skin was starting to look like rubber. I am so scared of it causing cancer. God bless you and I pray in Jesus name that he heals you and please accept the prayers I'm sending you!

My diagnosis was going in after passing out at a work function. My blood levels was low too, so kept passing out. Was given meds, sent home. Not even a week I projectile vomited everywhere, passed out, back to hospital. Lost 8 bags of blood from vomiting and bowel bleeding. Told "just anxiety". I refused to leave this time. Eventually diagnosed with stage 3 stomach cancer. (Most women are told anxiety and NOT diagnosed for stomach until stage 3 or 4). Found blood clots on my lungs EVENTUALLY as the original scan reader missed that too. My only real symptoms before the hospital trip was no hunger and full early which I ignored both as I was so busy overworking I didn't notice how little I was consuming. People if something's off, listen to yourself and push.

I pray you are now cancer free and thriving. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you my sister 🙏

Clearly making this video was difficult for you. I appreciate your willingness to tell us in detail what you experienced and how you felt through it all. Thanx, Andrea. You are a brave woman. Best wishes to you.

I am sooo sorry you are experiencing all this, especially at such a young age!! I literally broke down crying hearing your story🥺 Thank you for sharing your story with us, being so open & blunt about it all & for bringing awareness of stomach cancer to those of us who don’t know anything about it!! I know me telling you to keep your head up is probably not the best thing to say right now as this is not easy, but I hope you remain strong for your babies!! Although I do not know you personally, I will say some prayers for you in hopes that our Heavenly Father will hear my prayers & send you a miracle to remove all that cancer from your body!! I hope & pray you heal soon & completely & that you never have to experience this again!! Sending you love & light…God bless you🙏🏼🙏🏼💕✝️

I remember when I was 4 my grandpa had stomach cancer and he was peeing blood. He died that night and left the house in a body bag. I’m so glad you survived girl. Thank you for sharing your story.

I’m so very sorry at such a young age you have had these frightening experiences! I had a Colon rupture in 2018 caused by scar tissue. It was all so very scary! My heart goes out to you and your family ❤

I'm so sorry for what you've gone through. No one should have to go through that. It took almost 3 years for me to get diagnosed with bladder cancer as three doctors passed off my symptoms as I was too young and didn't fit the "typical" criteria. While my experience wasn't pleasant, I didn't experience anything as horrible as you. Sending you my thoughts and prayers for your cancer journey. Your story makes me a bit nervous as I just found out I have autoimmune metaplastic atrophic gastritis which increases gastric cancer risk three fold. My paternal grandfather passed away of gastric cancer, so there is a part of me that is a bit anxious about it. I've had some issues - chronic diarrhea for four months, intermittent dysphagia, heartburn, bloating, flushing, feeling full quickly, and intermittent nausea when eating. I have had five iron infusions over the past year and a half due to anemia and get B12 shots biweekly. My endoscopy a month ago didn't show any polyps, tumors, or cancer cells, but I do worry a little that maybe something was missed. I don't want to go through another cancer experience as I still have a year left of chemo for my bladder cancer.

For anyone else going through this, don't give up and get pregnant. Be persistent to get your colonoscopy and follow up with your gastroenterologist. Get your body ready to fight by eating a strict healthy diet to build your immune system and not getting pregnant so you can undergo treatments such as chemo if you need it. Pregnancy places added stress on your body and some treatments can't be done during pregnancy. Seek early intervention for a better outcome than delayed intervention.

I'm so sorry. I'm crying with you now. My husband had pancreatic cancer. I hope you heal and end up cancer free love.

God bless you , My Ex husband had a bleeding ulcer, first he was bringing up clots of blood like what u described. Then bleeding from the rear. For me too it was scary. He kept passing out because of the blood loss. I sat in the ER hours waiting on news to see how he was. His oesophagus was all eroded, and they burnt out the ulcer. He was told no alcohol ( which he didn’t drink anyway) plus no painkillers. This was over twenty years ago now and he’s fine. I hope all goes well for you Andrea. God bless you 🙏🏼

Good morning, Andrea, hope you're doing well and tysm for sharing your story. I too was diagnosed of Gastric cancer stage 4 on Feb/2022, on chemo treatment, but every now and then my neutrophils gets too low that I skip chemo. True that when you're told you have cancer, means it's a death sentence of your life and I acknowledge it. As a cancer patient I avoid GMO/bioengineering processed food and eat only Organic foods. I was taking Pantoprazole meds>( acid control ) for almost one year, then I stop. To reduce my gastric acid I eat banana, melons [ honey dew-cantaloupe-water melon], apples, pears and coconut. Due to my gastric acid (myself only ) I do not consume, Orange juice or fruit, lime, grapefruit, lemon, pineapple and tomatoes. Because of my acid reflux I have to avoid certain foods like mint, fatty foods, spicy food, onions, garlic, coffee, tea, chacolate and alcohol. Am now 72 and my PET scan tells me that my cancer elevated from 7 to 9, meaning cancer is growing but I'll keep on thriving I want to go on living, life is precious to give up, hell no to cancer. ❤💓😘

62 years old, two-year survivor of two cancers, including anal cancer. I had bleeding also, I thought it was hemorrhoids and ignored it for a while. It's terrific that you got diagnosed early. You can do this! You are young, and your cells heal quickly. Be sure to read books like How to Starve Cancer, How Chris Beat Cancer, and the Medical Medium for alternative treatments/diets that can speed up healing and prevent a recurrence.

I’ve been fighting cervical cancer(that moved to my lymph node in my groin in my left leg) since 2017, God has given me the strength to fight everyday, I just turned 38 December 29th … no surgery, no radiation, only chemo is treating it. You are in my prayers, I know what you’re going through and how you may feel 🙏🏽🙏🏽 my symptoms of cervical cancer was similar to pregnancy symptoms or flu symptoms, decrease appetite, clear leakage so I’ve been trying to spread awareness to of cervical cancer and encourage all women to get routine papsmears and young teens boys and girls 13 and up need to get HPV vaccines, it’ll save their lives later on

You did an excellent job explaining your initial journey. I'm sorry you have to go through such a scary time, but very happy that they discovered it before it spread. I pray your story has a happy ending. 🌷

I'm a 31 year suvivor of a rare form of cancer. I hope that you will be a survivor too. God bless.

At 25 I was diagnosed with lymphoma (a very different doctor). Cancer is terrible and scary, and it's such an isolating diagnosis for people our age. You're not alone though ❤️

I've been treated for H Pylori twice in the last year alone, I've had surgery to remove ulcers, I've had so many upper endoscopies I've lost count. I'm anemic and "don't make enough red blood cells", ive had iron infusions and I keep getting the "we don't know why you keep getting sick". I switched doctors and I still can't get anywhere. I'm crying watching you, this has been my biggest fear... honey I am praying for you. And I will keep praying for you 🙏

Stage 1B... You have more than an excellent chance of beating this. Peace and love to you my young sister.

Oh sweetheart, thank you for being so courageous and sharing your experience. My heart breaks for you. 💔 Bless you, i pray for you and your full recovery. 🙏 You are really brave.

I am so glad that you kept trying to find answers. When we hear those little voices in our heads saying that something is wrong, we need to listen. That is God talking to us. I know that you are going to be ok. Cancer is not an automatic death sentence these days. God will heal you in Jesus name. You are a strong young woman and I believe that God has something special in mind for you and your future. Keep praying and do not allow those negative thoughts to take over. You can do this!

How did they miss that? You did the tests and still didn’t know until it got that far. I can’t believe you went through that. Also Horrible hospital to not do further tests. “You’re not bleeding to death!? So wait until she is? I’m glad you’re still here sweetheart. Omg. I’m praying for you.

Prayers for your recovery hunny❤

Just had to say. Was crying throughout the video. It is so important to share and to inform how prevalent cancer is among Hispanic women. Y no nos creen, cuando pedimos ayuda. I ended up having a large mass, a rare Adenocarcinoma near an ovary. Lab work didn't indicate cancer cells. So docs were as surprised as I was to learn it was cancer. We have to learn to advocate for ourselves. God bless you.❤

I am so sorry for what youre going through and glad to have came across your story. 6 yrs ago I was experiencing diarrhea and started vomiting and couldnt stop by the time I got to the hospital I was throwing up blood. They gave me an endoscopy and found it to be H- pylori and said it was from taking ibuprofen which is an NSAIDS. on 12/24/22 I had the same episode just came home on 12/30/22 this time the Drs say it wasnt H-pylori they say my test were all fine. Now hearing your story I have an post GI appt. For endoscopy I'm going to ask about your diagnosis to see if they missed something in me. I am so glad to have heard your story it had me in tears but it has me aware to ask further questions. Please take care and I will keep you in my prayers. Thanks alot.

Goodluck for sure. You can do this! I have a similar story. During covid 2020, there's only so much you can do. In dec, I was diagnosed with high grade breast cancer. It was stage 3 and they started treatment Jan 2021. I wanted a child but glad to be alive instead. I'm in my 30's. I finished chemo, double mastectomy, radiation, and when Jan 2022 came around, I was getting shots and pills every month. There is still more to come, but here I am.. Hoping the best for you!

"Our God is an awesome God He reigns from heaven above With wisdom, power, and love Our God is an awesome God"

I'm praying for you, Andrea. I wanted to hug you while you cried. I know this is terrifying, and my heart goes out to you. Stay strong. God is holding you in the palm of His hand. **hugs** RU-vid will recommend these videos to me pretty regularly. So many people to pray for.

I'm so super sorry you're going through this! I'm also extremely thankful and grateful that you've shared your experiences. You care so much for others, and we need more people in the world like you. I'm praying for you and sending you hugs!!

Thank you for bringing awareness to your symptoms snd for being so brave as to share your story! I will be praying for you !

It took a tremendous amount of courage to open your heart and story to the world. While your tale is sad, it helps the rest of us greatly. Best wishes and prayers for your recovery.

Bless your heart, you are so brave and even in your darkest hour, you are telling your personal story to everyone. That shows how big your heart is that you would share something so painful so maybe others that hear you story might recognize your symptoms in themselves and get it checked out. Farrah Fawcett was the 70`s most beautiful woman in the world. She also shared her story to help others. You are such an inspiration for others and I will continue to pray for you.

Prayers to you & your family at this time 🙏🙏🙏. My mom is a 2 time cancer survivor. She was diagnosed 20 years ago with ovarian cancer & had a full hysterectomy. In 2020 & in her 70's she was diagnosed with vaginal cancer. She kicked Cancer's butt both times & I have faith you'll do the same. I'm also glad you were on top of seeking medical help when you noticed signs of not being well. On a side note, my girlfriend also had a cancer scare. My mom had told me there's a saint that's specialized in trying to cure cancer. I sent my girlfriend 2 religious coins. One of them being Saint peregrine (the saint of cancer). After test results she was given the good news that she was cancer free.

Hi Andrea I don't know why your video came up in my RU-vid but I'd like to say thank you to you. You are very courageous woman. To tell your story is a courageous deed. By this you are trying to save other lives. I wish you to beat this disease. You are a young woman and strong. Never give up and you'll win.

Cried with you Andrea, all my love and prayers for you sweetheart, you're gonna be okay, we are all here for you and love you x 🙏❤

I’m so sorry. You are so incredibly brave for sharing your story . I am sincerely praying for you. You are absolutely beautiful , and know that so many people appreciate you sharing this.

Hope all goes well and you regain your strength and remain healthy! My mother had esophageal/stomach cancer. She went through it all and regained her life. All the best to you and yours.

Hi Andrea, I came across your video and girl you had me crying at 7am 😢. I’m praying for you all the way from Miami, FL. I’m praying for your kids, your fiancé and your family 🙏🏼.

Thank you for sharing your story and being vulnerable, its awful what you are going through and i pray everything will be okay for you and you will get through this! Its so important to share these very real symptoms and that we need to take these changes in our bodies seriously, any new bleeding, pain or not feeling well for an extended period of time should always be checked on and taken seriously, more than ever we have to advocate for our own health and wellbeing.

Andrea sorry you went through this traumatic tragedy sending a blessing.

I am so glad they were able to find what was wrong. I pray you beat this and become cancer free! My prayers are with you during this time, stay strong 🙏🏾

RU-vid recommended this to myself out of the blue. I notice others have mentioned this. Stay strong!

Just came across your story. I am so sorry you had to experience that initial phase. Scary I’m sure does not compare to what you felt. God is great, please stay strong and keep faith alive! Sending prayers your way. Also sending prayers to anyone else who has dealt with this terrible disease or is currently dealing with it ! 🙏🏽it’s crazy how I continue to hear stories about doctors brushing off things because I they feel is nothing major, where the person then ends up being diagnosed with cancer. This is very disturbing and unfortunate!

I'm sorry! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and Thank God it hasn't spread! YOU GOT THIS, YOU SOUND LIKE A FIGHTER! I AM SENDING YOU A BIG HUG AND YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS 🙏 This is the first time meeting you and just know ill be here for you to support and just listen to you! ❤ xx hydie

Dear heavening Father, please watch over this young lady and heal her. Let her feel your presence and comfort her and her family.. Lord Father, cover her in Jesus' blood from the top of her head to the soles of her feet. We trust in you, Lord. Amen

Sweetheart my thoughts are defiantly with you right now. I live with a disease myself with similar symptoms. The difference is that you are young. I know you may not want to hear this but catching this cancer at stage 1 is a blessing for treatment and recovery. You're very strong. I mean that. Having a baby while your body had this going on inside it... seriously your stronger than you know. Or maybe you do know. Either way. You are a fighter that's for sure. You can beat this. Take care sweetheart. God loves you. Always.

Andrea girl, I am sending you all the love and support that I can. We are going to make it!! You keep fighting!

You are strong and will be strong for your babies ...and your family . I will pray for you ,. I myself was diagnosed with cancer when I was in my mid twenties and I just turned 42 a few days ago . I see it in your eyes, you keep fighting and will get thru this ! God bless and happy holidays !

Sending you and your family prayers. I am a cancer survivor going on 4 years. You got this. Stay strong and never give up.

Thank-you much for this video, Andrea Barba!-It is very courageous, and thoughtful of you to share with us, your very personal and challenging experience with a cancer diagnosis.-I wish the very best of wishes as you go through chemo, and perhaps other treatments, that you are cancer-free as you finish your treatments!-Your youth is on your side in this, I believe.-Keep yourself as positive as you possibly can, thinking of your precious children, and fiance!-

God has the power change anything thank you for sharing your story

I’m so sorry haven’t even finished the video I’m crying for you, bless your heart I’m praying for you

I’m so sorry that you had cancer. The good thing is that they found it and you are here today. In June, 2022 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was so very scared. I had an MRI. They set a date for a lumpectomy for late July. From September 12- October 12 I had radiation treatment. Following that I had started hormone treatment that I will take for 5 years. I had an MRI December 7th, 2022 and received a letter a week later stating that the results were negative of any cancer in both breasts. I never felt so happy in my life. I just need an mammogram or MRI every 6 months for the following 3 years. After that I will have a regular mammogram every year. You got this girl. You will get through this. Sending prayers and a big hug! Love you sister!

OMG Girl I’m crying hearing your Story. I am old I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I’ve Survived 4 Cancers❤️💙💚💜❤️💙💚

Thank you so very much for sharing your health crisis with us. You have saved others lives by making this video. As a cancer survivor I can relate to your fight against cancer. I pray you are doing well today.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

My prayers, dear innocent sister, for your complete healing and your beautiful family

Thank you Andrea for sharing your story with your viewers, it’s not an easy thing to do and I know girl that this will definitively help others and maybe save some lives. You are brave, beautiful and my prayers are with you, what you experienced is seriously the scariest thing ever. I hope your outcome is complete healing! Much love to you & your family.❤️🙏🏼🙌🏽

This isn’t it. This is not the end. In Jesus name I pray for healing and comfort. For you and for family. Amen 🙏🏻

It took SO much courage to share this... but you are saving lives by sharing!! You're a hero!!! I pray you heal completely. May God put HIS hand upon you - and give you strength to endure, persevere and heal. **When you described throwing up what looked like "guts" - that was likely blood clots. Can be very scary, indeed.

Awe 😢Sweetheart, so many hugs and prayers. Thank you for sharing such a personal story. Prayers to you and your family , God bless you all❤🙏🏼

Your gonna be okay girl.. scream it.. claim it.. YOU WILL BE RESTORED TO PERFECT HEALTH..THE WAY WE WERE INTENDED TO BE🙌♥️

Deeply sorry, praying for you , keep your head up buttercup, and surround yourself with positive support, & the hands of our Highest Father. 2 of my kids have had cancers, I have, I’ll be following you, I adore you, much love, prayers for your family. If you or your family need anything, please reach out. My son was 11, my daughter was 27, I have melanoma, also lesions on my liver. I have met the most amazing humans through this journey. Much love.

Im so sorry girl thank you for doing this raising awareness wishing for a speedy recovery 🫶🏻🙏

Hi Andrea, Praying that you will have a full recovery. Thank you for for informative video.

Thanks for sharing Im 54 and have IBS, Gastritis etc. And I constantly am on the lookout for changes in my Bathroom habits. Its a daily thing now to have to pay attention to things and conditions my body feels. I had to go thru a similar situation in 2020 as well! While I wasn't having a lot of blood in my stool. I struggle with eating, bloating, fatigue, dizziness and so on! I lost 18 pounds in 3 weeks! Thought I had cancer for real! They did a upper and lower like you! Took out non cancerous polyps and also discovered I had diverticulitis as well! Its been a journey since but at least I know and I try to take my meds and eat accordingly best I can and get exercise! I live normal other than that. I do intermittent fasting as my way to eat most of the time which keeps me healthy snd functioning for the most parr. Thanks for showing your courage thru a struggle good luck and Bless you young lady.

Thank you for sharing your story, I wish you all the best 🙏🏻🙏🏻. I was 28 years old, just had my son when they found a dime sized tumor on my tongue. Squamous cell carcinoma they called it…blew my mind ( and when the dr first said it I didn’t even know what it meant🤦🏻‍♀️) This was 31 years ago. It was a cancer they had never seen in a woman of my age (at the time). God bless you and your family.

Thank you for sharing your journey of symptoms leading up to your early diagnosis. Looking forward to what will come next. Stay positive and prayers go out to you in healing. Keep us informed, stay strong❤

Thank you for sharing ❤️ As time has gone by I find you have to advocate for yourself and your loved ones. Push for answers if you feel something isn't right. Its ok to push to have tests, push for information, push for results. You aren't being demanding you're being practical. Even with the best doctors they are overwhelmed with their day to day stuff. You know you (or yours) better than anyone. Push for the help you need. If its ok, then its ok, its still ok to make yourself a priority. Andrea, I pray for the cancer to be cured and I pray for strength and courage as you go through the stress of chemo and follow ups.

I just watched this video. Thank you for talking about something so hard. You did great. I was crying with you. I truly feel you did what you had to do. We all have to be our medical advocates. Also, I feel you were let down by the medical field. However, you may have saved the lives of others with this video.

Hi 🫶. Thank you for having the strength to go through all that again by telling us your symptoms that can help anyone putting off going to doctor to go now! I’ll have you in my prayers, your 2 babies, husband and your loving family. Keep up the strong mindset you have. 🕊️🫶

Fight! We’ve got to fight. The honesty and insight into your story… you are an amazing and strong woman. I know we don’t always feel strong and we have no control over this. But your story and sharing it helps so many people. I am praying for you and your familia.

So sorry to hear about your story. Good on you for pushing the investigation onwards and catching this so early. We've had similar experiences in our family around cancer being missed initially for nearly 2 years, resulting in stage 2/3. We had to push for a diagnosis too. It was tough, but touch wood, everything worked out ok in the end. keep pushing for info and answers. I wish you all the best and keep positive.