Michelle's Story - A life turned upside down by cancer (full documentary)
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- Опубліковано 14 сер 2016
- 2017 Emmy Winner
The life of Michelle Kirlew, an active and vibrant mom, was turned upside down by pancreatic cancer. It usually strikes people over 70…she was diagnosed at 41. Facing a battle with a form of cancer that kills three of four patients in the first year, she fought. What followed was a whirlwind of appointments, tests, treatments, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
This emotional and physical rollercoaster usually happens out of sight and out of mind, behind closed curtains and doors at doctor’s offices and in homes. Michelle and her family want to change this. They believe her story can change lives. This is "Michelle’s Story."
My father was in denial until the day he died. Sigh, she is being honest, but my poor dad, who died when I was quite young, was in denial not just to us, but to himself. It was brutal. He died of Pancreatic cancer. This woman is amazing! She is a fabulous woman.
My dearest friend just passed from cancer. It’s been 3 weeks. When you see cancer up close, it changes you. She was my companion... we did everything together. Life is so short 🙏🏻
i hope your life is going well, i know how hard it can be to lose someone so close to you. I really hope you're doing okay
So sorry for your loss. She fought long and hard with positive attitude, holding herself up until the end. Such an inspiration to those facing the same cancer journey she had to face. RIP Michelle.
“If he says to paint me blue with my ass up in the air, I will be buried that way “ I’ve got to say, as sad as this is to watch and being as I personally did not know her...THAT is a woman after my own heart. Michelle was a very loving, strong, courageous, feisty lady that didn’t back down and gave it her all to the bitter end!! I hope if I’m EVER faced with anything even remotely to this, that I can be the same way!! Her family fought this battle with her and my condolences to them, even though it’s five years later, since her death, that I’m seeing this video.
RIP Michelle. You lost the battle with cancer but gained a more beautiful life pain free in Heaven. Fly high angel.
Beautiful words 💜
When my time comes I hope that I can be as heroic and inspiring as Michelle
Exactly ! HEROIC is the Right WORD !
I agree. She is an amazing soul.
Well Charlie Alolkoy I Hope that you have a lot more healthy years in you, God bless
Hi Charlie, hope you're well, please respond. -Rosa
You will know when you get there,,
Wow what an inspiration. This lady was so courageous. RIP Michelle.
This woman was amazing. What an inspiration. Her family must be so proud ❤️
Rest in peace Michelle. You fought cancer with dignity. I too hope that you are flying with the angels in
God's peaceful kingdom.
Wow! What a beautiful amazing lady she was...I loved it when she took up for her husband and made it clear to her family and friends that her husband and kid's were in charge and their wishes that they agreed upon would be fulfilled ...That to me speaks volumes of the incredible wife and mother she was and I have so much respect and admiration for Michelle ...I also loved Michelle's spunk...I could just see the fight in Michelle's eye's! What a graceful..beautiful woman she was! Her personality was rare...I know she drew me in and Michelle was the type of lady we would all be lucky to have as a friend! I'm so happy this video waa recommended to me because she changed the way I thought and felt about a few thing's...I so wish she could've stay cancer free...what a tremendous loss! My condolences to her husband,kids and all those who were fortunate enough to have had such a precious lady in your life...RIP Michelle...you did beat cancer by the way you lived...hugs...❤❤❤
A wife should stand up for her husband as well as the husband stand up for their wives. Kudos to Michelle. Condolences to her wonderful husband, children and family
AMEN 🙌🙏🏻
Well said Hydie !
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I totally agree. She's a hero.
Such a brave and beautiful woman. A tiny mole on my cheek turned it melanoma in 1997, scans showed it was in my lymph nodes and so I had surgery to remove 46 involved nodes in my neck. Chemo for a year and a half, remission, but was told cancer could show up just about anywhere in my body because of the lymph nodes involved. So far, so good thank God. But the anxiety is there even after all this time. Two weeks ago I had major surgery in my abdomen, Dr. Opened me up to make sure it wasn't cancer, adhesions had taken over much of my large intestine, but no cancer thank God. Even tho I've suffered from major anxiety now and then, this awesome young woman showed me what true bravery is and how to fight the good fight. Her family stood strong beside her and I just know they must miss this witty, loving mom and wife so much. God bless her, RIP Michelle and blessings to her beautiful family....boo :)
God bless you as well dear soul.🇨🇦🤗☄☄☄😊😊😊😢
Wow!!
You're one of the lucky few!! I honestly don't know how you do it?? I would be scared 100% of the time!!
You're a very strong person!!
Bless you in your journey..May you fight whatever way you need too.
Blessings to you and your family.My hopes are that you are in remission and smiling daily☮️💟✝️
RIP Michelle! What a sweet woman and family and husband!
God bless the Kirlew family. What a woman Michelle was.
Fantastic woman! Wish I could have known her in life. R.I.P.
I'm SO glad I watched this! As a cancer patient myself, Michelle's story has inspired me so much more than I could ever say. She took on her cancer journey with unbelievable grace & emotional strength. Her husband & family are wonderful! It's obvious that she was 100% supported by them. I hope that they had people to lean on as well in those final days & beyond. I'm not in the final stretch of my journey yet, but I pray that when I get there, my husband & I will handle things as well as Michelle & her husband did. Peace be with the entire family.
Darlene may God touch and heal you with His healing touch, in Jesus name Amen. My love to you from 🇨🇦
Best of luck to you!! Kick that cancer's ass!!!
I hope you are alive and healthy
I hope u are still doing well
I wish peace and love for you
My best friend just diagnosed last month with cancer of the pancreas , I pray she is healed🙏🏼🙏🏼
Rebe Ruth I'm so sorry and I hope and pray she is healed from the horrible disease called cancer hugs...
In Jesus Christ precious name Amen.
Prayers are not real they make the people not sick able to deal with there guilt
@@cpmffeilberg4970 waste of time
How is she?????
i just keep crying for her kids. I cant imagine leaving my 4 kids :( Such an amazing woman
@Jessica Eaton - her kids are doing great and her husband remarried.
I have staged 4 PC and I was inspired by Michelle s testimony. What a brave faithful loving person she was. We must get more funding for research for pancreatic cancer- like we have done for breast cancer and heart disease
The answer is out there and there are brilliant doctors and researchers out there. Go to PanCan.org to get answers to questions, find clinical trials, find out how you can help. People are living years instead of months. Let’s make that possible for more people. I want to see my grandchildren grow up and I have a lot to do before I’m ready to leave this world. So I’m grateful for the excellent doctors I’ve had and the Folfirinox treatments that I made it through 6 months - I’m so blessed to be alive!
That’s what scares me most about dying. I feel like no one can love them like I can, protect them like I can. I’m not afraid to die, I’m afraid for my kids.
I’m an RN and am in awe of this ladies bravery and the way she has lived, fought and woke up to live and fight another day. God bless you all. I can only hope that I could be as brave if this was my reality. Thank you to Michelle and her family in sharing this with us.
I usually say this to military vets and current military service members but, thank YOU for your service as well for all the sacrifices you and all in the medical profession do inspite of all that's going on now, again thank you for your service!🌹🌹
@@midnyte6195 yeah, before the Iraq war nobody ever thanked a vet for their service. I know this from personal experience.
And actually I cringe today when somebody says that to me. I don't want to hear it. You are just doing it because society is telling you to do it.
I'm pretty sure nobody is really thankful.
Michelle is inspiring but as an RN the extra time she got with the brutal treatments does not give quality of life but quantity.
RIP Michelle..what a courageous woman she was.
I loved her spirit she was so strong what a warrior may she rest.
You had a love and a wife you can forever cherish and the children, a mom they can forever be proud of. God's blessings to you and the kids.
RIP Sweet Michelle 🙏🏻 shine your love down on your family and I hope they are doing ok, you live on in their hearts
Michelle is right. If you are a cancer patient, what matters to your loved ones, is to see you fighting to live. That’s how you show your love for them, and your love for your life. If your cancer ultimately ends your life, you’ve still won, just by committing to the battle. I am an adult who has lost both of my parents to cancer. I’ll never forget their strength and courage, and how they never gave up, never stopped trying to live. It will always mean the world to me.
This lady is still amazing, she raised and loved those amazing kids so they’re continuing her legacy of her amazing love and grace.
I'm am so sorry 4 ur Loss,RIP🙏🏾🙏🏾
I love this woman and her spirit is truly heaven sent...my heart goes out to her family...
Michelle reminds me of Beth Chapman. She is fiercely independent, non complaining, and teaching her family and friends, to accept her life choices. Blessings and prayers to her family and friends.
You fought with such courage and took whatever was thrown at you with such bravery Michelle..a beautiful spirit and a beautiful lady...Rest in peace beautiful Michelle..you are free now..your fight is over... Flying high with the Angels... God bless you always 💖💖💖🌷🌷🌷 Sadly my nephew is fighting PC after his Whipple operation nearly 3 years ago...am praying hard for him at the moment.......such an awful disease........
May the Grace of God surround your beautiful family
Pancreatic cancer took my beloved mom in 2012. She as 63 years old.
Wow! I didn't realize how many tear's I had... What a beautiful amazing lady Michelle was...I loved it when she took up for her husband and made it clear to her family and friends that her husband and kid's were in charge and their wishes that they agreed upon would be fulfilled ...That to me speaks volumes of the incredible loving wife and mother she was and I have so much respect and admiration for Michelle ...I also loved her spunk!...I could just see the fight in Michelle's eye's! What a graceful..beautiful woman...Her personality was rare, her smile contagious ...I know she drew me in and Michelle was the type of lady we would all be lucky to have had as a friend! I'm so happy this video was recommended to me because she changed the way I thought and felt about a few thing's...I so wish she could've stayed cancer free...what a tremendous loss! My condolences to her husband,kids and all those who were fortunate enough to have had such a precious lady in your life...RIP Michelle...you did beat cancer by the way you lived...hugs...❤❤❤
This was a heroic story, my father died 2/26/2012 of the same disease, he was in the hospital when he received his diagnosis and passed away 2 weeks later. His had spread everywhere so he was not able to have any treatment. Hospice came and was able to be at home, they were wonderful.
What an amazing woman. I would have loved to know her. RIP Michelle♡♡
Very sad 😢 my heart feels so heavy watching this, she was so hopeful, & graceful, what a wonderful & beautiful lady she was. I hated for her kids & husband, may she RIP. my sister’s husband was diagnosed with brain cancer only a year after they were married, it was so sad 😞,cause they had a baby it so painful to see him in so much pain , he was only 31 years old ,he died 2 years after he was diagnosed, cancer is such a horrible disease.
Michelle, you were a wonderful human being and I'm sure your husband and children miss you so very much, shine brightly in heaven Michelle God has truly gained an angel
God has already made angels and they are men SEE BIBLE.
@@VOISMAGRSD .. I'm a Christian and she's right the Angels she's speaking of are male and female..
@@VOISMAGRSD 🤮 There is always one of you lurking in the comments.
What an amazing couple.
Do not regret growing older, It’s a privilege denied to many …🙏
So sorry. Thanks for sharing your story. One day I pray people will survive this horrible disease.
What a lovely lady.
Michelle is in heaven with our Lord and Savior, her pain and suffering is no more
May we all be so kind as to share our last moments so graciously! Thank you for sharing your story
What a brave open honest woman she was, her husband totally committed to her and her friends and families love keeping her in good spirits. RiP xxx
To Michelle’s family, thank you for sharing your amazing story. My Mama is fighting stage IV pancreatic cancer, as well. Michelle fought valiantly and with so much courage. I have mad respect for her entire family, such a testimony of the love and strength she was surrounded in 💜
Mama Bear71 💁
She was amazing through that , just wow
When it’s my time I’ll remember this woman
What a a brave beautiful lady and her outlook amazing xx
God bless this family having to live without her, but she taught them how 😢
Rest in Paradise Michelle 🙏
What an amazing, positive woman!! If I ever get cancer, I would want to fight it like her!! RIP!!
I am so sorry for you SFC, She was so strong!!! A veteran!!
My gratitude to Michelle and her family for allowing this to be shown to the world - Never let anyone indicate or tell you that you are selfish if you should decide to go your own way, when the time goes. May your soul rest in piece Michelle and my love and thoughts remain with your family.
I feel for people with cancer my mother had cancer died of it also with the family's what they grow thru. She died in 1980 I miss her so much still never really got over it with all these years.
Patricia what you say is true and I had my mom die 7 months ago today and some think I should be ok by now. Well, I'm not. I had to respond because it was refreshing to finally say what you just did. God bless you 😇👍🇨🇦🇨🇦😊😇😇👼👼👼
@@cpmffeilberg4970 don't let anyone tell you how you should feel!!
This was your mother!!
Everyone grieves in different ways, there's no time limit to it!!
I can't believe someone would tell you that, it actually makes me mad!!
Keep going, stay strong, and feel however you want with no apologies!! 💖
@@kristinowens899 thank you so much for your kind words. 👍🇨🇦
Oh my goodness this beautiful lady is my hero,my heart goes out to the family oh Lord,it's a huge loss because she's a wonderful person,RIP beautiful lady 😢😢😢💖💖💖
God bless Michelle
and her family, she had such a courageous spirit. This hits home as I lost my mom from ovarian cancer on July 27th of 2008.
I’m so sorry for your loss 💜 I know it has been a long time since 2008, but I also know the pain from your loss never goes away completely. I lost my mom in 2006 to endometrial cancer and I still miss her so much. She was only 49 and this story about Michelle’s journey reminded me so much of how my mom lived out her remaining years. Hugs to you
I've been around for more than 8 decades and all the women I knew, and knew of, who died of ovarian cancer, didn't realize there was anything wrong until it was in a late stage. So sorry for your loss.
Oh my goodness💝
She's so wonderful like an angel👼R.I.P.
My heart broke for her and the family.. what a beautiful soul she was. RIP 🙏🏼
Such a brave women, rip my dear!
Pancreatic cancer has killed my dear Aunt, her lovely daughter and my friend’s husband. It is a deadly cancer. We all know that chemo just gives you time and actually can spread the cancer, as chemo suppresses your immune system. I think cancer research should focus more on lifestyle and on eliminating the toxins in our foods and atmosphere. It is upsetting to see this poor lady, so full of determination to get better, deteriorate and die. It really is. Doctors are not miracle workers and should always be honest with their patients. Rest in Peace, sweet Michelle. So very sorry, medicine failed you.💖
When you know that you already have cancer.. The word "cancer free" gives you hope.. But does not give you assurance. Cancer is a ticking time bomb.. Its the saddest thing of all .. 😭😭😭😭
She was brave and strong lady
Rest in Peace, Michelle.
Please be happy for every year you get. RIP
I thank God every morning for another day and the ability to breathe.
What a lovely women, so much respect for her, that is what I call strong, hope her and her family reunite again
This broke my heart I've been crying for hours ! Michelle touched my heart in so many ways & her beautiful spirit moved me to tears. What a heavenly soul in life & in death. From what I saw She was a true angel on earth & will forevermore be in heaven. X
Laura Keylock me too 😭😭😭
Mine too! oh my goodness what a beautiful person,very big loss 😢😢😢💖💖💖
Well how about you do some volunteer work involving cancer patients....they benefit far more from that than a written tribute to someone who fought and lost!
What a beautiful and brave women. RIP. I hope her family is healing and leaning on God and remember Michelle and her strength and pull from that.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
HUGGS Terrie
I was a Nurse for 23 years and a part-time nursing teacher. I hate these type of cancers, they eat away at the patient bit by bit. It is a cruel, horrible disease. Breast cancer gets 75% of cancer research money. This type of cancer gets 1 % of that money, which enrages me! Rest in peace you warrior 🙏 💔
God bless Michelle & her BEAUTIFUL family, a true fighter she was from the beginning to the very And, I totally admired Michelle's courage,love & strength the determination to live everyday to the fullest while facing this HORRIBLE CANCER was uplifting, she has an amazing husband & BEAUTIFUL children that she made strong and show just how to live life everyday to its fullest. Thank u for sharing your journey may u RIP. FLY AS HIGH AS YOUR ANGEL 😇 WING'S WILL TAKE U MICHELLE!!!!
My hart is crunched, love you guys!!!
An angel and you were and are amazing RIP sweet lady
I like how support her husband and kids is good luck on surgery Michelle
Oh man this lady gave ME hope, and the realization that we should look at the positive side of things. She lived life so fully. May G-d bless her amazing husband and kids, who filled her journey with love and family.
Bless her beautiful soul. I can't stop crying
What a beautiful lady, inside and out. Truly amazing
People are always so stressed and worried they are or will be a burden on the family members. I took care of my mom as she had brain cancer and lost her ability to stand and do pretty much anything. I can tell you it was alot of work but no it wasn't a burden as family members we don't think of it like this. If I had to do it again I would do it for a loved one. When you are going through this or are going to go through this it's usually just the person that is ill that thinks of the burden part. The family members will do everything out of love to help that person. It's not a burden.
Absolutely true. My poor Mama kept thinking she was a burden during her journey. NEVER did I think she was that; what she was and will always be, much like lovely Michelle here, is a graceful, strong, beacon of light that shines through the darkness. These beautiful people that suffered so much, have taught us not only how to live, but how to pass on from this plane. Such strong, beautiful beings, never considered a "burden" by those whom love them the most.
How true. I was a widow at 38. I cared for my late husband at home through his dying and death. It isn’t a “burden:” As far as I’m concerned, it was an honor and a privilege. It was the hardest yet most rewarding experience I’ve ever had and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
Now, would I have done this for my biological mother? Absolutely not. She was a horrible abuser of her family and with whom I cut all ties a few decades before her death. I would ensure she had adequate food, clothing, shelter and basic medical care. Period. *People die the way they lived* and she abused everyone who cared for her, professional or personal up to her last breath. *No surprise there.*
That's right, we'd rather have them here and healthy but we do what we do because we love them. RIP MOM
AMEN🙏 WELL SAID
I agree as I was a caregiver to my brother-in-law and my aunt. Both had cancer. When you put love into it, you will find yr strength to help them walk their final journey home.
What a blessing she is... I was with my dear friend threw the fight.. I miss her so much . ty for thr gift of hearing from your heart.. Connie had the same fight in her.. Bless her entire family.
her strength and positivity! is amazing! RIP huny!!
Wow this made me crying thank you for this video thank you so much
Bless her ......I am in awe 💕💕💕💕💕
I am speechless. God Bless this beautiful family.
Such a good, compassionate doctor
MY SECOND TIME WATCHING MICHELLE'S STORY👑 I LOSS MY MAMA TO CANCER IN 2016😰 SHE WAS SO STRONG JUST LIKE MY MAMA❤ THEY ARE BOTH TOGETHER WITH GOD REJOICING🙌🙏🏻
Wow...just wow. Awesome lady, awesome strength, awesome story.
Amazing. I am in awe and truly humbled, and I needed to be humbled. Thank you!
Who could help but love such an amazing human being. Bless her and her family.❤️
Bless you for your selfless contribution to others.Bless this family✝️💟
Beauteous but sad story, thank you Michelle and family
What a beautiful story from a courageous, awesome lady. Thank you Michelle for teaching me to live, not just die!
This is so sad. May God bless this family. Life can be so tough.
What a brave, courageous and lovely lady. RIP beautiful soul
Thank you for sharing
Incredible human being, thank you for your contribution, we’ll all meet someday on the other side x
This lady is amazing
What an incredibly brave woman and such an amazing husband- THANK YOU.
Thank you Michelle and family for sharing this uplifting story. God bless you all. Rest in peace Michelle knowing you made a difference to all who know you and love you.
So sad yet so uplifting. All good wishes for her beautiful family…God bless you all❤
Amazing lady and family.
Such a strong & positive lady!!!Thanks to you and your family for sharing this wonderful story with the world ❤️🙏
Sorry for your loss 💕🇦🇺🙏god bless Michael & family x
No words...what an inspiration and amazing person
Wow! What beautiful people!!
I am in awe of Michelle. Just awed.
Amazing story. She wasn't letting the cancer get to her she was a fighter. Thank you.for sharing this. My mom passed away in 2019 of small cell lung cancer and she also was a fighter. To Michelle's family many of prayers and support