My Symptoms Were Ignored Until It Was Almost Too Late! - Erin | Ovarian Cancer | The Patient Story

Erin, a business owner and mother from New York, had been dealing with unusual symptoms for years—irregular periods, fatigue, and digestive issues. Doctors dismissed her concerns, attributing them to perimenopause or benign conditions. It wasn’t until she underwent a hysterectomy that the truth was uncovered: she had high-grade serous carcinoma, a form of ovarian cancer. In this cancer vlog, Erin shares her journey of misdiagnosis, how she advocated for herself against medical advice, and the challenges of navigating cancer treatment while running a business and caring for her family. Thank you, Erin, for sharing your story to help others. To read more on her story → https://thepatientstory.com/patient-s... #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Erin 01:16 How My Symptoms Were Dismissed 03:00 My Test Results Came Back Negative—But Something Was Wrong 04:50 Choosing Between an IUD or a Hysterectomy 06:00 The Surgery That Changed Everything 07:12 Getting My Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and My Reaction to the News 10:40 The Debulking Surgery and My Official Staging 12:00 The Harsh Reality of Stage 3 Cancer 13:15 Starting Chemotherapy and The Side Effects and Long-Term Impact 15:45 How Cancer Changed My Life and What I Wish I Did Differently 16:50 My Message to Others Facing a Cancer Diagnosis Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory   My Symptoms Were Ignored Until It Was Almost Too Late! - Erin | Ovarian Cancer | The Patient Story    • My Symptoms Were Ignored Until It Was Almo...