Initially dismissed as minor issues, Hannah experienced years of pelvic discomfort, reoccurring UTIs, and alarming symptoms like blood in her urine. After years of being told she was young and healthy, a CT scan revealed a mass on her appendix that ultimately led to her diagnosis.
In this cancer vlog, Hannah walks us through her harrowing experience, from a 12-hour surgery where her organs were combed for tumors to waking up and learning her ovaries and uterus had been removed. Despite the challenges of chemotherapy, radiation, and multiple hospital stays, Hannah remains resilient, advocating for herself and educating others on the importance of self-advocacy in the face of a rare and aggressive cancer.
Thank you, Hannah, for sharing your story to help others.
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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Hannah
0:24 First signs of my appendix cancer
6:04 My appendix cancer diagnosis
10:29 Chemotherapy, side effects, and surgery
15:59 Genetic testing & finishing chemo
20:52 Puts life into perspective
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My Doctor Thought My STAGE 4 Cancer Was a UTI! - Hannah | Appendix Cancer | The Patient Story
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