I Kept Telling Myself It Wasn’t Cancer - Amber | Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer | The Patient Story

Amber was just 32 years old when she noticed strange changes in her body, from bowel issues to night sweats and unintended weight loss. Initially, she brushed them off, but the symptoms persisted and worsened. Despite her fears, Amber delayed seeking help, rationalizing her symptoms until her husband urged her to see a doctor.

In this cancer vlog, Amber shares the shocking moment she was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer, her intense treatment journey, and how she found hope.

Thank you, Amber, for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Amber
0:46 Unintended Weight Loss
2:27 Changes To My Menstrual Cycle
3:18 Explaining Away The Symptoms
4:26 Fatigue And Napping During Work
5:54 Blood In My Stool
6:18 First Gastroenterologist Visit
7:00 The Colonoscopy I Dreaded
8:44 CT Scan And Allergic Reaction
9:50 The Tumor Had Punctured My Colon
11:08 Emergency Surgery For A Diagnosis
12:15 It’s Ovarian Cancer: Stage 4
13:18 Treatment Plan And Chemo Begins
14:35 Allergic Reactions To Medications
16:20 Break From Chemo And Fertility Discussion
17:33 Making The Tough Decision
18:45 Full Hysterectomy Surgery
19:50 Recovery And A New Treatment Plan
21:08 Monitoring For Recurrence
22:25 Facing Long-Term Risks With BRCA1
23:44 Double Mastectomy Decision
24:50 Mental Health Struggles After Cancer
26:12 Finding Joy In Family And Fostering
27:38 Adopting Zahara And Reflecting On Life

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I Kept Telling Myself It Wasn’t Cancer - Amber | Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer | The Patient Story
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