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Doctors Said It Was ANXIETY But It Was CANCER! - Melissa | Stomach Cancer | The Patient Story

After initially experiencing mild COVID symptoms, Melissa began noticing persistent throat irritation and nausea. Despite multiple visits to doctors, her symptoms were dismissed as anxiety, acid reflux, or unrelated conditions. It wasn’t until a massage therapist urged her to seek further testing that Melissa discovered a tumor in her stomach. In this cancer vlog, Melissa opens up about her challenges with delayed diagnosis, ongoing treatments, and the unexpected blessings cancer brought into her life. Thank you, Melissa, for sharing your story to help others. #stomachcancer #stomachcancerawareness #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 Melissa 0:40 ENT Dismisses Symptoms as Acid Reflux 1:03 Endoscopy Results: "All in Your Head" 1:48 Symptoms Persist and a Massage Warning 2:44 Diagnosis After Gallbladder Surgery 3:50 Discovering the Mass and Biopsies 4:50 Stage 4 Diagnosis and Prognosis 6:00 Starting Treatment and Clinical Trial 7:15 Finding Joy Amidst a Difficult Journey 8:40 Cancer Recurrence and Emotional Struggles 10:15 Balancing Treatment with Everyday Life 11:45 First Remission: No Evidence of Disease 13:00 Severe Side Effects from Immunotherapy 14:30 Choosing to Stop Treatment 15:45 Second Recurrence and Restarting Treatment 17:10 Lessons from Ongoing Cancer Treatments 19:00 Reflections on Cancer as a Blessing 21:20 Advice for Early Detection and Advocacy 23:00 Coping with Recurrence and Staying Positive Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory   Doctors Said It Was ANXIETY But It Was CANCER! - Melissa | Stomach Cancer | The Patient Story    • Doctors Said It Was ANXIETY But It Was CAN...