MY CANCER STORY: DIAGNOSED AT 20 / Ovarian Cancer Awareness
It’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. As a stage 3 ovarian cancer survivor, I thought it would be a good time to share my cancer experience. I was diagnosed with cancer at 20 years old. I was a typical student: going to classes, studying, working part time, and going out with friends. My whole life changed dramatically overnight. I went from being a young and healthy student to a cancer patient at 20. I discuss my diagnosis, treatment, hair loss, and some of the aftermath of surviving cancer and dealing with survivor’s guilt.
Thank you for watching this lengthy personal and emotional video. It was difficult for me to film, but my hope is that sharing my cancer experience will be helpful to you, whether you’re a cancer patient, cancer survivor, or someone who has been impacted by cancer in some way. If you are currently going through your own cancer journey - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I’m wishing you all the best with your treatment and journey to recovery and improved health and wellness. If you think it will be helpful to you, feel free to share your experience in the comments section below. Share this video with anyone who may find it helpful, comforting, or relatable. ❤️
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro, Disclaimer, TW
02:28 WHY I’m sharing my story
04:39 My life before
09:07 Surgery 1
14:05 How I found out I had cancer
17:27 Digging for info
18:31 Rare and fascinating case
21:25 Treatment Plan - Phase 1: Surgery 2
23:10 Family & Chris
24:44 Treatment Plan - Phase 2: Chemotherapy
28:38 Hair & support
31:51 Follow-ups
32:41 Coping / Not Coping
35:39 Survivor’s guilt
38:51 Buzz cuts then and now
40:12 Ask me Qs, share your story, impact
40:57 Nutrition and cancer
41:56 My perspective now
43:43 Thank you!
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OVARIAN CANCER RESOURCES
Canadian Cancer Society - https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-in....formation/cancer-typ
CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ova....rian/basic_info/inde
Mayo Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/dis....eases-conditions/ova
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