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How Infertility Led to My Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis - Rachel | Ovarian Cancer | The Patient Story

Rachel’s life took an unexpected turn when a year of infertility led her to a shocking stage 3 ovarian cancer diagnosis. Initially experiencing symptoms like bloating and painful periods, Rachel had no idea these were warning signs of a silent killer. In this cancer vlog, she shares her journey from dealing with abnormal CA 125 levels to discovering a grapefruit-sized tumor on her ovary, followed by chemotherapy, surgery, and IVF to preserve her chance at having children. Thank you, Rachel, for sharing your story to help others. #ovariancancer #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancersymptoms #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 Rachel 0:31 Early Symptoms 1:34 Discovering the Tumor 2:00 Regular Check-Ups and Missed Signs 2:50 The Silent Killer: Ovarian Cancer 3:55 Tumor Size and the Silent Symptoms 4:35 The Day of Surgery 5:51 The Shock of Cancer Diagnosis 7:02 Family’s Reaction 7:48 Waiting for the Pathology Results 8:01 Getting the Life-Changing Call 8:58 "Favorable" Stage 3 Diagnosis 9:56 Fertility Preservation Before Treatment 11:00 Undergoing IVF 11:52 Moving Closer to Family 12:38 Chemo Treatment Begins 13:56 Coping with Chemo Side Effects 15:10 Staying Active and Protecting Mental Health 16:36 Finding the Right Support Groups 17:36 Scans After Treatment 18:22 Choosing a Surrogate 18:56 Life Decisions After Cancer 19:50 Importance of a Supportive Partner 21:10 Lessons from a Life-Changing Year 22:22 Embracing Life with Purpose Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory   How Infertility Led to My Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis - Rachel | Ovarian Cancer | The Patient Story    • How Infertility Led to My Ovarian Cancer D...