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.
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.
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.
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 😅
A very similar thing happened to Jenny Apple. She has a RU-vid 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.
@annaheya2109 Exactly. My mom have high blood pressure that ate out so much of her hair. She never ate salty food. Stress gave it to her. Stress can affect our eyes and heart as well.
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.
@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
@@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
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 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
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
@@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.
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 "
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.
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,..
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 😢
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
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!
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. ❤
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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
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.
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.
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!!
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.
@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!!
@@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.
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
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 ❤
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. 💔💔.
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.
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.
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
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
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!!
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!
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. 😢❤
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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. 😢
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! ❤️🙏🏼❤️✨
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.
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.
@@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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Well it's crazy too because so many more 20 and 30 years olds are getting cancer. Like they are killing us younger and younger. Then they tell you your anxious or stressed send you home to die. 🙄 It's ridiculous
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. ❤
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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!
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 😊🙏
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
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😢
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 🙏 ❤️.
I am 35 and I have diverticulitis. Lately I’ve been having so many flare ups and it scares me that it can turn into cancer. I have days that I have major diarrhea and some that are constipated. It’s scary. I pray to God to heal you and work a miracle.
Eliminate sugar and bad carbs. Change diet to a more keto style. Try a good pre/probiotic. Do research on what kind of supplements (vitamins, herbs, minerals) help with your diagnosis. You don’t need big pharma pjlls to heal (not a doctor) just someone who been through a lot of gastrointestinal issues
@@juanio7036 Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your advice. This has been hard. Slowly learning on dieting and accepting that this is all on me. (How I eat.) NOT EASY.
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 🙏
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. ❤️
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 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... 🙂
I think one possible cause for dismissal of symptoms in POC, women and minorities is because those very people are under-represented in medical schools across the US. Until that changes, the problem will persist.
I’ve heard so many cancer stories of people being gaslighted who were white, and even who were men, so I believe it is just a problem which the medical field in general and not race or gender based.
@@hansheiser3868 Not! It’s because they’re trained this way!!! This is what happens when big pharma funds the colleges! Pushing BAD meds on EBERYONE! And if you don’t just shut up and do what they say, they get mad at you! No looking into root causes, just treating symptoms! Our “deathcare” system is a joke! ALL BY DESIGN!
I’ve been to the ER numerous times since 2022 this January I was admitted due to all my pain and symptoms but my Primary doctor came to see me and said it’s all in my head and sent a psychiatrist to my room I don’t trust doctors and I’m still not doing good 😔 really sad that they’re not held accountable so sorry what you’ve been going through I will be praying for you 🙏🏼 and all those with Cancer 🩷
Thats unfortunately so common nowadays and especially here in the U.S. I'm going through the same thing...in fact I just gave up recently cause I was getting nowhere. I've been sick since 2021 and I'm not any better but I'm just dealing with it. Id recommend to keep going, don't do what I'm doing.
Raquel you ARE an inspiration! I was just about to write, trust your instincts but you said it yourself. So go after those surgeries if that is what you know is right!!! It is dreadful how so many stories involve young, “healthy” and yes, female, minority patients being dismissed and losing precious time because of it. You are powerful Raquel! Keep on doing what you do!!❤❤❤❤❤
I am blind from a retinal detachment because when I went to the ER and they gave me a CT to rule out a brain tumor and my CT was clear they sent me home with a prescription for antidepressants and referral to psych. Thank God my husband refused to accept that and took me to an eye specialist. He shined a light in my eye and knew immediately. I was in surgery within 24 hrs. It still makes me so mad.
I am so glad you are going for a second an 3rd option an 4th 5th about surgery I am stage 4 anal cancer, spread to liver, I had 4 doctors tell me it was inoperable! I was sent to scripps liver specialist,sent by the 1rst oncologist that missed the spread to my liver, told me it was inoperable That I had 6 mo to live,so they other doctors were just reading notes an agreeing with him.then I went to ucsd, the surgeon said he could do the surgery,after that I was put on immune therapy Keytruda. Sloan Kettering had a recent clinical trial of colon cancer. Patients stage 3 an 4 .a first phase clinical trial with100% success. Please keep seeking other opinions! Bless You
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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.
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
Just got a patient in early 40s get diagnosed. She had slight pain in her bottom area. She had symptoms for 2 years and had bleeding when doing #2. condition was dismissed for an entire year until she switched to another physician to get diagnosed.
What a beautiful girl, so eloquent and such a soothing voice. I pray that a miracle happens and she can beat this awful monster....I feel like the food here in USA is so processed and who knows what chemicals all vegetables have UNLESS you eat all organic.....Bottle water is the worse too....She is so young, I am hoping for the best, an intervention from GOD and complete healing🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Primary care doctors who don’t follow up on pain and symptoms are being lazy the ER that’s their job and they’re good at it so kudos for you to going to the ER. You saved your own life.
I had to push for a year to get tests. I have a endoscopy and colonoscopy next month. I just had CT with contrast and shows hypodense foci lesions on my liver. The GI dismissed it and told me not to be concerned, it's probably just age. I'm 48, not 70! The told me it was stress and anxiety. They categorize all women this way. How they get away with this, I have no clue?! I even recieved letters in the mail, telling me they don't discriminate! That's a joke!!
@@jesusis1459 I was only approved for them because the CDH1 gene runs in my family. I know in my heart that if that weren’t the case it would 100% chalked up to something else with not further investigation which is so incredibly sad. Mine is also next month, prayers to you that it’s nothing serious! ❤️
@corn5484 prayers for you...are they doing the CT with contrast? For a year, I kept calling, to check up on the order for endoscopy. Kept telling me they were backed up, no staff, ect. Other family friends, would get in no problem...by God's grace, a grievance was filed(it was God, cause I have no other idea, how) and a week later got app with GI DR, and tests....I am IgA defficient, low vitamins b12, 2 years ago, low ferritin and my white blood count is borderline low, but in their eyes fine🤔...I have pain behind left ribcage, all the time, that is sometimes a mild ache, to excruciating throbbing, with nausea. My bowel movements have changed and get very sick and crampy all day about once a week, where I'm in bathroom all day long. I know, years ago drs told me it was ibs, but it's much worse now. It's hard having to wait so long. Interesting thing is I never expected lesions on my liver. They are too small to characterize, and it's unbelievable drs say , no concern?!
@@jesusis1459 I just had my CT with contrast last week. Showed that it was clear. But I’ve been having terrible indigestion, burning pain where my esophagus meets my stomach, change in bowel habits, cramping, severe fatigue, pain behind rib cage, nausea, and my iron was also very low. All of which mimic symptoms my aunt who was 38 who just died in June 3 months after a stage 4 stomach cancer. Who tested positive for CDH1 gene mutation that is hereditary. Her older brother my uncle died in 2014 at 40 with stomach cancer as well. So far out of 10 aunts and uncles including my dad 4 tested positive for CDH1 mutation, 3 have had stomach cancer, one just was newly diagnosed with start of stomach cancer last week… my dads results are pending. So if my dad tests positive I have a 50/50 chance of having it as well, and if I have it my children are also at risk. They recommend stomach removal upon just having the mutation itself because the type of cancer is very aggressive and hard to detect so I’m terrified. I hate that you’re going through that. Just keep advocating and if you don’t get the answers you need find someone who will listen, that’s what I did. My aunt just went with the flow for an entire year despite it worsening before her symptoms took control and only then they discovered it was too late. It took her 3 months after diagnosis to pass away. Time is of the essence.
@@jesusis1459 keep advocating for yourself. My 38 year old aunt just died of stage 4 stomach and breast cancer this past June, 3 months after her diagnosis. She just went with the flow for an entire year prior despite her symptoms worsening and having an older brother die of stomach cancer at 40. One day her symptoms just took over and only then they discovered it was too late. My symptoms mimic hers. Severe indigestion despite prescribed medications, burning pain, pain in my ribs, cramping, bowel changes, severe fatigue, nausea, low iron. I had my CT last week it was clear thankfully but the type of cancer that runs in my family through CDH1 is almost undetectable until late stages. Out of 10 uncles and aunts 4 have tested positive for CDH1 gene mutation, and an uncle who has it just discovered he has the start of stomach cancer through colonoscopy/endo mere months after losing his sister. My dads results are pending, if he has the mutation I have 50/50 chance of having it as well as my sister, if I do have it, my children are at risk. For people who test positive for the gene they recommend full stomach removal immediately. So that’s what my family is doing. It’s horrifying. I pray you get the results you need to find and I’m so sorry you have to go through that. Keep searching and find new doctors if you don’t like what they say, that’s what I did!
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 ❤
I wish you all the luck, success and miracles rachel and I am so sorry you weren't taken seriously and you are going through this. You are handling this situation with grace and I pray and send all the healing and good vibes to keep you strong and healthy!
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.
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
I have double rare cancer (Endometrial & Endometroid Ovarian Cancer), I was misdiagnosed for about 3 months from when the symptoms started to show. I too had free flowing Ascites fluid in my body. You need to really ask for immunotherapy, it has helped many people miraculously fully heal.
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My children have a genetic disorder diagnosed at age 12 and 14. My son felt “ tired” thats all. Physical bloodwork said he was anemic. Doctor started asking about his diet. My mom was a nurse, taught me about proper nutrition. I told doctor firmly, this is not nutrition related, i had to ask what is next test. They said stool test- positive for blood. We saw no blood in stool , so it is not always seen. If you have other symptoms please insist on testing. You have to advocate for yourself and your children. Doctors do not catch everything. Cancer is rampant now- new normal, even with children. My kids, now adults are living full lives without their colons, they had over 200 polyps.
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. ❤️🤗🤗🤗❤️
Well this isn’t cancer but I had the same experience with stage 4 endo + fibroids. I was dismissed by two doctors before one doctor ordered an ultrasound for me. Both 2 previous doctors told me it was all in my head. Womens healthcare has such a long way to go
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!
