From misdiagnosing her symptoms as hemorrhoids to facing the reality of a cancer diagnosis, Jessenia shares the emotional rollercoaster she experienced along the way.
In this cancer vlog, Jessenia opens up about her treatment journey, the challenges of living with a colostomy bag, and how she found the strength to keep fighting. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, the power of support from loved ones, and staying positive even in the face of adversity.
Thank you, Jessenia, for sharing your story to help others.
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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Jessenia
0:37 First signs of rectal cancer
6:52 My cancer diagnosis
11:55 Treatment options & side effects
19:30 My colostomy bag reaction
23:08 Take it step by step
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The Pain Was So Bad, I Couldn't Sit DOWN! - Jessenia | Rectal Cancer | The Patient Story
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