Dania's Stage 4 COLON CANCER Story: “I Had No Alarming Symptoms!" | The Patient Story
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- Dania, a 35-year-old mother of three, shares her story of being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. At first, Dania didn't have alarming cancer symptoms. She had dealt with stomach issues for years, like feeling bloated and constipated after eating certain foods.
It wasn't until a Saturday in September 2022 when she felt a strange stomach pain after a wedding that didn't go away. After a week of discomfort, tests at the ER revealed a large colon tumor and she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. She then began immunotherapy with Keytruda.
Dania hopes her story motivates others, especially young people, to advocate for their health.
Contents of video:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 My first colon cancer symptoms
03:04 Going to the E.R.
05:12 Testing and scans
06:04 Learning about the diagnosis
10:08 Cancer spread to my liver
12:33 Starting keytruda
14:33 Getting an ostomy bag
21:29 Words of advice
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I'll be praying for you. I'm a stage 4 colon cancer patient as well. In August 2021 I was rushed to the hospital because I hadn't been feeling well, lost over 40lbs in less than a month, stomach cramps and blood in my stool. I didn't get checked out because a few years earlier I had been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and just thought that's what it was. They ran tests and found out that I have stage 4 colon cancer and did surgery to relocate my colon. The doctors told me the next morning that they didn't expect me to live 2 years but I told them that I was going to prove them wrong. I'm on my second round of chemo treatments because I did radiation treatments which caused the cancer to grow and spread. I'm not giving up and I'm going to beat this cancer and so will you!!
Thank you for sharing ❤️ praying for you, my friend 🙏🏽 we’ll beat this monster!!
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Stay Strong
Praying for you. 🙏🏼 What kind of tests did they run on you that helped diagnose it?
I am a stage 4 colon cancer survivor. I was 37 when I received my diagnoses after going on my own for a colonoscopy. 3 years, a lot of surgery, and chemo I am CANCER FREE!! Positive attitude is key. Thank you for sharing your story
Evidence are showing, overuse of antibiotics, specifically sulfonamides/trimethoprim are contributing to the increasing rate of colon cancer in young people. I sometimes wonder if it is the cause in many of these diagnoses.
Thanks for sharing. One of my dearest friends just got diagnosed stage 4 at 45 y-o a few days ago. It's very scary.
@@alexe4318 so is red meat and alcohol. Red meat sits undigested for very long periods in our body.
Yes: antibiotics ,alcohol, red meat are very bad for colon, it's pretty well documented. These are so widespread in the western world that it is no surprise colon cancer is increasing.
How many and what surgeries did u do?
Dear god please have compassion on this woman. Please give her strength and eternal love from her family
He already has and is and will continue
@@Kingjamesbible161do you know if she is still alive? I tried to google her for recent updates
Amen
Aminnnn
You are amazing
I’m a stage 3 b survivor
I left it in Gods hands and here I am 11 years in remission ❤
Bless you 🙏🙏🙏
Same!!❤❤
So, you didn’t utilize doctors, medicine, or science? Just god?
@@spookyoctober If she had an interesting, quality answer of useful knowledge, then on this topic, YT would censor.
@@stevem8318 yt censoring is out of control lately!!!
I know my husband was diagnosed with colorectal cancer stage 3. He did everything. And now it is back on his lungs and abdominal wall. 😢please pray 🙏 .
Prayers for your husband and for you were sent to the good Lord above..
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Bless him Lord thank you Jesus
God is the great healer😂
I'm 68 and have had Crohn's Disease since 1976 when it was an almost unknown disease. I believe one in two or three million had it back than. Now all you see are medications for Crohn's. I've had absolutely no medical problems for the past 38 years, until about July/August 2023, when I began to have mucus discharge. I had a colonoscopy in November and was diagnosed with stage 3 rectum cancer. I'll be starting chemotherapy and radiation treatments within the next week or so. Please pray and wish me well.
Praying for you ❤
Prayers for you 🙏
Sending prayers for you❤
Fellow crohnie here sending you well wishes and I hope treatment isn't too harsh on you.
How are you doing?
God brought me here . Praying for you Sister, may continue to comfort you and heal completely. All for His glory 🙌🏼
All of these cancer patients are no unfortunate coincidence. We are living in a toxic environment and culture. I pray that you and your family are doing well.
Agree!!
GMO's are likely the cause.
The insane Covid Jabs might be a reason as well.. Cases of Cancer and Turbocancer especially by young people are exploding.. 💉💉💉💉
That is true. An unfortunately part of that "toxic environment" was wrong medical practice with the whole Corona virus thing. I won't use the "V" word.
I agree! Especially around d the yrs of 2019-2023.😮
I never had one single sign of any of this. I had watched Dr. Oz who had had a colonoscopy where 3 polyps were found. At age 70 i had never had a colonoscopy, but decided maybe I should have one. Mine turned up a cancerous tumor, which was removed. I never had chemo, or any other treatment. I was lucky to have had no further problems, at 13 years now. Thank God!
Too many young people are being diagnosed with this cancer. My prayers are with you.
Pray for speedy recovery ,ameen
Dear lord please watch over this beautiful soul. Watch over her kids and family. Amen
8 months ago I had stage 1 colon cancer….i was 50. They removed the polyp but 2 months later they decided to do another biopsy to make sure they got it all. They did get it all, however my colon was perforated by the procedure so I had to have a colon resection and emergency ostomy. I have a huge hernia. I get my reversal and hernia repair January 30, 2024 then 2 months later I will need a colonoscopy to make sure cancer hasn’t returned. Praying for you, stay strong! So glad you advocated for your health ❤️🙏
Sending so much positivity and well wishes your way!❤
🙏 for you
GOD is with you leave all
Your anxiety and worries to him
Prayers ❤
Praying for you.
This woman is a warrior. She is open about her experiences. I hope a miracle happens.
There's no such thing as a miracle ✨️. Time to grow up. 😶
@@alphaomega1351 miracles happen every day✨✨
@@alphaomega1351its ok if you don’t believe in them personally. Everyone doesn’t feel the same. I think miracles are very subjective depending on who you ask.
Let’s be honest, some doctors are just more skilled & willing, hence the referral to get a second opinion. So glad you’re feeling better.
I’m taking note of her optimism and positivity during this season of her life. 💜
When I first was told how serious it was, drs said how’s you home and financial life, if these two are positive it seems the chance to fight increases drastically
I’m thankful every single morning
My husband is an 8yr survivor of S4 CC w/Mets to liver. 💙❤️- keep the faith girl 🙏🏼
Hi there, so what treatment was given to remove cancer from the liver
So happy for..hope my husband beats S4 CC too..
@@navbharat1443 surgery.
I'm so happy for you God is good I just recently had a lower anterior resection going on 5 weeks recovery now I'm cancer free and I pray in the name of Jesus it stays that way! Thank you for sharing your story❤
So many young people who got the cocktails are getting cancer now at a very high rate. I never got any of them. I know a surgeon who told me he has seen a huge increase in his patients with colon cancer in his practice.
Some people have the gift that they take good/bad news in a calm way. I think it is a blessing to have that!
It's a skill that can be learnt.
It’s her faith in Christ
When you are given something so concrete, you have no choice but to accept it and move on with the help pf medical professionals to do their job; and you do your job by starting and living a healthy lifestyle: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Eat pure, clean fresh foods, exercise, believe in the higher powers destiny for you, spread love abd accept love, do good everyday.
@@gotcha4054 That is correct But not everybody would follow your statement only a handful. One example, I remember a news that a "celebrity" few year back was diagnosed with brain cancer and he quickly when and jump out the Golden Bridge.
I'm going through same problem with you. I'm doing chemotherapy every two weeks for 3 years now. God is with me always,so I'm not worried or scared about this.
I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer - that spread to my lymph nodes a year and a half ago. I had the surgery to remove the tumor and went through chemo. It was a dificult journey, but like you, I continue to receive amazing medical care and feel very blessed. Wishing you the best.
How are you now ,has the cancer gone?same thing with my relative but he has not gone through chemo yet ,,but tumour removed surgically?kindly anything yo think is vital ....thank you ....best wishes
You are beautiful! Your skin, your hair, your faith, etc... thank you for sharing your story. Prayers...
Unfortunately there are way too many doctors who shrug off their patients pain. Especially if they are women. Thank God you are ok now. Continue to stay strong in the Lord. 🙏🏻
Unfortunately, my loved one was not an advocate for herself. She was afraid to question her doctors. She downplayed her situation to her family. It was too late when her family found out. She passed away a week ago at age 55.
So sorry for your loss. God bless her soul and bless you and all who are suffering her loss.
I'm so sorry💙Sending love
I’m so very sorry for your loss 🙏🏽 sending you love and prayers
How many years she's become cancer free . And what she did for her diet sir , that she reached 55 yrs old from 35 years old ... May i know sir if you never mind , im from philippines
So sorry ..it runs in my family bad
I really like this woman and her husband sounds so kind and concerned about her.
Bless you heart,I feel you so hard right now.
I had lung cancer 2 yrs ago and just recently discovered I have throat cancer..my heart ❤️ goes out to you.
I hope I can be as strong as you are 😢😮xx
I’m so sorry to hear that… you’re added to my prayers. Sending lots of love.
Prayers for you 🙏
How does someone get a cancer dx? My lung CT scan read, must suspicious for lung cancer. The bx was negative thank God. It's always good to get second opinions.
🙏 ❤️ 🙏
Sending you love❤
Immunotherapy is making advances almost on a trimester basis!! I will pray for your recovery
You are a beautiful young wife, mommy, and Catholic. Best wishes to you and your family. You are so blessed. I will keep you in my prayers. ❤
I am into 10minutes of the video my tears wouldn’t stop. She is brave and beautiful. Keeping her and family in my prayers🙏🏻
Praying for you 😢❤🫂 My husband was diagnosed with Cancer 6 months ago. I hope you get better and have a strong support system in place.
So sorry prayers for your husband, for you and your family stay strong and positive 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I lost my husband last year and life is so much harder without him 🥺💔
As someone with crohns and family who suffered with colon cancer my heart goes out to you. It is not easy and it takes a toll on everyone. You did not deserve this. I'm so sorry you have to experience this.
I’m so happy for you, that after so much suffering (physically and emotionally), your stage IV cancer became stage I. I didn’t know that was possible. I wonder whether a lot of pain would’ve been averted had you gotten a second opinion on the advisability of not removing the tumor (or as much of it as possible) right away. Well, hindsight is 20/20. It was sad to see a young woman having to go through such an ordeal, and delightful to hear how well you’re doing. I wish you everything good.
Bless you i🙏🙏🙏
@@danasmith6043 Thank you! Back to you! ❤️
Sending prayers for a complete recovery
My sister battled colorectal cancer and had to have a resection to remove where the tumors were. Hers had fortunately not spread, so she was fortunate. I with you all of the best luck possible with your recovery. I knew a sweet young man I was close to, and he was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer at age 15! His poor mother was just devastated but she was an RN and was his rock. My sweet Vinnie lost his battle with cancer shortly after turning 17. He was one of the bravest young men I've known. It's being found in younger and younger people. Spreading awareness as you are is so helping to others. As you said, if something doesn't feel right, push to get checked!
What a great outcome! Sending prayers for your continued recovery.
You are very brave. Praying for your healing.
Thank you for your story- stay strong-we are continuing to pray for full recovery ❤❤❤
I’m so happy to hear about your healing journey. Hoping for a full recovery for you.
Praying for your full recovery soon!🙏
Thank you for sharing ❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Keeping you all in my prayers.
Praying for you and your family 🙏🏻♥️ Keep us updated
Dania is so strong. We can see through the calm and positive way she speaks
My heart goes out to you! Praying for your recovery! 🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing your story.I’m so glad you got through this in a positive way. Sending love and hugs from Australia ❤
Thank god your husband asked about immunotherapy!!!!!!! Imagine all those who don't have an advocate
Thk you. So glad you went to ER. So happy that you have done so well. Xxx
Sending you so much love!
Life is so unfair.
My heart goes out to you & your family.
Thank you for sharing your story. 💞💞💞
What an amazing story, thank you so much. My mom died of bone cancer when I was young. I am so grateful to hear that you're doing so well. I am going to get a colonoscopy now. I'll pray for you!!!
Prayers for your full recovery. You are a strong, positive young woman who deserves to live a full life. Thank you for your message about advocating for yourself and not caving in to cavalier attitudes about your concerns by some doctors. All the best to you and your family.
Praying for continued healing and full recovery!
Wow.. what a story. You’re extremely courageous and tough! You go girl!
Thank you for sharing and spreading hope❤ I’m very moved by your story and I think you’re amasing and brave woman! I wish all good things in life🙏🏻
So glad you are doing better! Stay healthy
Prayers go out to you and your family for a safe and speedy recovery! 🙏
Your skin is glowing! I hope you continue to heal and get better 🤍
Dania you are an inspirational human being. I hope you continue to get better and experience a full recovery.
Diana, you gave awesome advise at the end of your interview! Know your body and be a strong advocate for yourself! I am a 2 time colorectal cancer survivor. I was 39 the first time I was diagnosed and was lucky enough to have a good doctor that listened to me. I got goose bumps when I heard the good news that you were doing so well. Enjoy your life with your beautiful family and keep all your appointments and stay with it!!!!!! God Bless!!
Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a full and continued recovery. God bless. 🙏
Fantastic!!!!!!!! Great to hear your story. You are a wonderful speaker!!!!!!!
Thx for articulating and so detailed. Yes!!!!! U r blessed. May you enjoy a long & happy life
You’re so strong❤️ so much love!
I really sat up and listened to Dania's story as I have had similar issues for a long time. Hope Dania is still with us and is doing well
Wow, what an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it and letting us all know to be proactive! Your husband sounds like an amazing man, very smart and loving. May you and your family have many blessings..💜
Omg I had so much anxiety listening to what you went through. God bless you and keep you healthy and positive!!!
So proud of you. You are such a brave blessing for so many terrified souls. Bless your giant heart.
I am watching this because I have issues in my stomach. This month I will request for abdominal ultrasound and I want colonoscopy. I am somtimes overthinking now🙏
Go for the colonoscopy and an endoscopy if you can.
Get a capsule endoscopy-colonoscopy instead. It goes through the small intestine too, and anesthesia is not needed. It takes 2 pictures every second. The regular one, doesn't go through the small intestine.
You’re not overthinking…you’re advocating for yourself! 🫶🏽🤍
Do it! Do not wait. I waited for almost 2 years to get my colonoscopy when I first saw blood on my stool for first and last time but it was bright red- attributed to hemorrhoid.. then had leakage forca week. Attributed to it being summertime and possibly sweat. I am stage 1 thankfully but I still am waiting for a CT Scan to see the rest of my abdomen and chest to make sure nothing else is lurking.
I’m so happy for you! Praise God for answering your prayers! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Omg! You’ve been thru it! I’m so sorry! ❤️
And today, you look wonderful and your story, including your husband's advocacy is important for everyone! Don't settle with symptoms, you're story is so right!
Well done, good to hear such a great outcome. Shows the value of getting a second opinion.
Praying for you, Dania! ❤
Thrilled for the progress you have seen.
You glow. I needed to hear this. Thank u
Loved your story. I hope it provides hope to someone whose going through something similar.
So glad to hear that you are doing well. Blessings to you and thank you for sharing your story 💛
Thank you for sharing your experience, and I'm so happy you're healing, prayers for continuing a blessed life journey 🙏 ❤️ 🤗💞
You are one lucky little lady! I heard you say you were living in Sonoma. I’m from Napa and moved to So Cal and now in Arizona. I had pancreatic cancer. Talk about scary. I was lucky it was stage one. I had the Whipple and been cancer free for 2 years now. Good luck to you and your family. ❤
Dear god praying for this lady! Beautiful and brave
Praying for you 🙏❤️. You are a very lovely person. Thank you for telling your story
What a brave strong lady! I am praying for you.May you lve a long and healthy life with your beautiful family. Your husband was so supportive...that is so nice.
How does anyone go through something this big without the Lord. !!!!!
Praise the Lord..... praying it never returns. !
Sending prayers! You sound like a wonderful person!!!!
Bless you. And, keep up the fight. So proud of you and your beautiful family.
You tell your story well. I hope your health continues to improve and you have a glorious and long life.
What a beautiful woman you are and how bravely you are facing your diagnosis.
You have such a special family and I'm glad they are holding your hands through this difficult time.
I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts .
Very Best Wishes.😮
Janic👵🇬🇧 xxx
Thanks for sharing and God bless you and your family through your journey.
I have stage 2...in remission for almost a yr..god bless you..prayers
Im so so happy that KeyTruda is working for you.
I'm so happy for you, prayers work! ❤
Dania, You are beautiful in every way! Thank you so much for sharing your story! May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family ♥️🙏🏼🌹💐🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you for sharing your story! Very encouraging!
Prayers and thoughts ❤
Prayers Dania!❤
Thank you for sharing. Thank God you are received good medical care. Someday soon you will be a spokesperson for others going through cancer. 🙏❤️
Thank you for sharing your journey and testimony❣️. God bless you 🙏🏾❤️
Thanks for your story it can help people to go see a doctor and get checked .
Amen soooo happy your treat is work ❤❤
Lost my dad in law to colon cancer. He too always had digestive issues and a history of piles. It seems many miss the symptoms because they have a history of stomach problems. Too bad he lost a lot of time, even with doctors not suspecting cancer.
Hope she is doing well. These days there are more advancements.
Thank you for sharing your story with everyone and for being so strong through it all. 🙏🏽