Melanie (@melaniefostersnavely) was 30 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with nasal squamous cell carcinoma. It started as mild nosebleeds which quickly escalated into severe sinus pressure and a protruding eye.
In this cancer vlog, Melanie shares her journey from expecting her first child to facing aggressive treatment immediately after giving birth. She opens up about the challenges of motherhood while undergoing chemotherapy, the difficult decision to have surgery, and the impact on her mental health. Her story is one of strength, resilience, and finding hope in the darkest moments.
Thank you, Melanie, for sharing your story to help others.
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Chapters:
00:00 Meet Melanie
00:57 How My First Symptoms Started
02:45 My ENT Visit
04:18 How My Cancer Interfered With My Pregnancy
06:02 I Had To Make Decisions Quickly
07:09 How My Birth Went
09:16 I Started Chemotherapy Right After Giving Birth
12:08 People Are Confused By My Cancer
14:44 How Chemotherapy Compared To Radiation
15:53 My Radiation Therapy Side Effects
17:45 My Plan Moving Forward
18:40 My Husband Had To Be Mr. Mom
21:23 Therapy Was The Best Decision I Made
23:25 My Message Of Hope
24:24 I’m Working On Getting My Strength Back
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My Nosebleeds Were A WARNING Sign! - Melanie | Nasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma | The Patient Story
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