The Shocking Way I Found Out I Had A RARE CANCER! - Shannon | Choriocarcinoma | The Patient Story
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.
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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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