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They Mistook My CANCER For Kidney Stones! - Michelle | Bladder Cancer | The Patient Story administrator 1 Views • 10 days ago

Michelle has faced her diagnosis for over six years, enduring nine recurrences, countless surgeries, and chemotherapy treatments. Despite her challenging path, she remains positive and grateful for her life, emphasizing the importance of early detection, persistence, and finding the right medical support.

In this cancer vlog, Michelle opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of discovering her cancer on a Friday the 13th, navigating the healthcare system, and advocating for herself when initial doctors overlooked her symptoms. She shares insights into her treatment journey, including her struggles with recurring cancer and the decision-making processes that have shaped her approach to managing her health long-term.

Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your story to help others.

#bladdercancer #bladderhealth #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms the Patient Story:
The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.

Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.

Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.

Chapters:
0:00 Meet Michelle
1:24 First symptoms of bladder cancer
4:57 My cancer diagnosis & surgery
7:30 Little did I know I'd have cancer 9 more times
10:37 Finding a new doctor
12:10 Signs of cancer coming back
15:47 Everything I can to NOT lose my bladder
23:12 Always advocate for yourself

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From Becoming a Doctor to CANCER PATIENT! - Mackenzie | Acute Myeloid Leukemia | The Patient Story administrator 1 Views • 16 days ago

Mackenzie experienced unexplained fatigue, random fainting, and prolonged bleeding, leading to a leukemia diagnosis. What followed was a journey of relentless treatments, hospital stays, relapses, and ultimately, a fight to stay alive.

In this cancer vlog, Mackenzie shares her journey from the first symptoms to the battle for remission. She opens up about the emotional and physical toll of AML, the impact on her identity, and the grueling process of treatment, including clinical trials.

Thank you, Mackenzie, for sharing your story to help others. To get her FULL story, please visit: https://thepatientstory.com/pa....tient-stories/leukem

#aml #leukemiaawareness #acutemyeloidleukemia #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms the Patient Story:
The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.

Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.

Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.

Chapters:
0:00 Meet Mackenzie
1:59 Living With AML
2:59 Initial Symptoms
4:07 Official Diagnosis
6:34 Bone Marrow Biopsy
7:25 Understanding Biomarkers
8:52 Treatment Plan and Clinical Trial Failure
16:32 How I Feel About Clinical Trials
17:57 How Treament Has Impacted My Body
20:04 Emotional Impact of Cancer
22:10 What Hope Means To Me

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From Becoming a Doctor to CANCER PATIENT! - Mackenzie | Acute Myeloid Leukemia | The Patient Story
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Headache to CANCER! - Grace | Acute Myeloid Leukemia | The Patient Story administrator 1 Views • 16 days ago

Grace Amante-Muniz was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2022. As an active and healthy individual, the diagnosis blindsided her, leading to a series of challenging treatments and moments of profound gratitude.

In this cancer vlog, Grace discusses the initial disbelief, the intense chemotherapy sessions, and the life-changing stem cell transplant that saved her. Throughout her story, Grace emphasizes the importance of appreciating life’s small moments, advocating for oneself, and finding strength in family and loved ones.

Thank you, Grace, for sharing your story to help others.

#leukemia #acutemyeloidleukemia #leukemiaawareness #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms the Patient Story:
The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.

Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.

Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.

Chapters:
0:00 Meet Grace
0:58 My first symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia
3:14 My blood cancer diagnosis
6:27 Coping with my cancer diagnosis
11:00 My chemotherapy treatment & donor journey
16:29 Life after my bone marrow transplant
19:04 My bone marrow transplant side effects
21:58 Being cautious moving forward
24:10 Appreciate every single day

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From Headache to Blood Cancer! - Grace | Acute Myeloid Leukemia | The Patient Story
https://youtu.be/HrEzA1kkKo0

The Shocking Way I Found Out I Had A RARE CANCER! - Shannon | Choriocarcinoma | The Patient Story administrator 1 Views • 17 days ago

Shannon was 34 and newly pregnant when she started experiencing spotting and cramping. After a miscarriage and two surgeries, her symptoms worsened, but her concerns were dismissed. She was eventually diagnosed with choriocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Her life was upended with chemotherapy, remission, and then recurrence four years later that required a hysterectomy.

In this cancer vlog, Shannon shares her long and emotional journey through misdiagnosis, relapse, and rebuilding. She opens up about what it felt like to lose her hair twice, how grief changed her life path, and why she didn’t ring the bell after treatment the second time. Her story is a powerful reminder to advocate for your body and listen to your instincts.

Thank you, Shannon, for sharing your story to help others.

#choriocarcinoma #misdiagnosisawareness #chemotherapyjourney #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms the Patient Story:
The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.

Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.

Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.

Chapters:
0:00 Meet Shannon
0:40 When I First Noticed Something Was Wrong
2:25 I Never Really Healed After That Procedure
6:01 The Moment Everything Changed
9:24 My Treatment Plan
11:54 The Cancer Came Back
14:08 I Had To Have A Hysterectomy
17:39 Why I Decided Not To Ring The Bell
22:30 What I Want Others To Know

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The Shocking Way I Found Out I Had A RARE CANCER! - Shannon | Choriocarcinoma | The Patient Story
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Blood in My Urine Was My ONLY Warning Sign! - Dorinda | Bladder Cancer | The Patient Story administrator 1 Views • 17 days ago

Dorinda was 59 and thought she just had another sinus infection. When she saw blood in her urine but felt no pain, she knew something was wrong. A cystoscopy later revealed a tumor in her bladder and a diagnosis that changed everything.

In this cancer vlog, Dorinda shares how she pushed past dismissal, trusted her instincts, and found support in a urologist who truly listened. She opens up about surgery, BCG treatments, emotional burnout, and how she balanced medical advice with her own voice. Her story is one of self-advocacy, strength, and choosing quality of life through every decision.

Thank you, Dorinda, for sharing your story to help others.

#bladdercancer #bladdercancerawareness #cancersymptoms #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms

The Patient Story:
The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.

Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.

Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.

Chapters:
0:00 Meet Dorinda
1:36 When I Knew Something Was Wrong
3:47 The Moment Everything Changed
5:49 What It Likes To Get A Cystoscopy
7:55 Discussing My Treatment Plan
9:10 How My Doctor Supports Me
11:14 If I Had To Remove My Bladder
14:13 How I Have Advocated For Myself

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Blood in My Urine Was My ONLY Warning Sign! - Dorinda | Bladder Cancer | The Patient Story
https://youtu.be/HqEvSGvkLyg

How A Routine Physical Changed My Life Forever - Todd | Polycythemia Vera | The Patient Story administrator 1 Views • 17 days ago

Todd is a filmmaker known for directing movies like Isn’t It Romantic, A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, and The Final Girls. Creativity fuels his life he lives for writing, directing, and bringing stories to life. In 2008, at just 28 years old, Todd was diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera (PV), a rare, chronic blood cancer discovered during a routine physical.

In this cancer vlog, Todd opens up about what it’s been like living with PV for the past 17 years. He shares how he manages the condition, tracks his symptoms, and the unique, ongoing connection he’s built with his MPN specialist, Dr. John Mascarenhas at Mount Sinai.

Thank you, Todd, for sharing your story to help others.

#cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms #bloodcancer #polycythemiavera #mpns

The Patient Story:
The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.

Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.

Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.

Chapters:
0:00 Meet Todd
0:35 Todd Inspirational Speech
2:34 How A Routine Physical Changed Everything
3:53 What Led To My Diagnosis
5:33 Hearing the Word "Cancer"
7:22 How I've Managed My Disease for 17 Years
9:57 Tracking My Symptoms
13:02 I Continue To Live My Life
15:12 Becoming A Patient Advocate

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How A Routine Physical Changed My Life Forever - Todd | Polycythemia Vera | The Patient Story
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Caring for My Wife During Cancer – How We Faced It Together | Nat's Story | The Patient Story administrator 1 Views • 17 days ago

Ebony was 43 when she began experiencing unexplained weight gain in her stomach and frequent urges to use the bathroom. Despite visiting multiple doctors, her symptoms were brushed off as routine or hormonal.

In this cancer vlog, Ebony’s husband Nat shares the emotional journey of navigating the fear, the diagnosis, and the decision to undergo surgery and chemotherapy. From the moment they broke down in the driveway to choosing a neo bladder, Nat shows what it means to love, support, and stand present for someone through the hardest moments of their life.

Thank you, Ebony and Nat, for sharing your story to help others.

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#bladdercancer #mybladderjourney #caregiverlove #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms the Patient Story:
The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.

Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.

Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.

Chapters
0:00 Meet Nat and Ebony
1:36 Bladder Cancer Symptoms
5:05 Moment Everything Changed
6:52 Navigating Treatment Options
9:38 Ebony Sharing Her Fears In Bladder Cancer
12:40 Self Care For Care Partner
14:32 Being Selfless As A Caregiver

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Caring for My Wife During Cancer – How We Faced It Together | Caregiver Story | The Patient Story
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