I Have A RARE and Aggressive Stage 4 Cancer “I thought I was fine!”

After spending a year quietly caring for her dying mother, Lisa chalked up her own exhaustion to burnout, until a gastroenterologist for her son turned into her own life-changing diagnosis. What followed was a mass covering most of her liver, a rare bile duct cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, and a prognosis of just six months to live. Sixteen years, eight tumors, and five recurrences later, Lisa is still here, and she's spent every day since helping other patients find the hope she almost didn't have. Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your story to help others. #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: 0:00 "Six Months to Live": Lisa's Cholangiocarcinoma Story 0:24 Ignored Cancer Symptoms: Fatigue & Pain Under Right Rib 1:08 Ultrasound Finds a Mass on 75% of the Liver 2:36 Cholangiocarcinoma Diagnosis & Second Opinion at Cleveland Clinic 5:00 11.5-Hour Liver Resection Surgery (78% of Liver Removed) 5:49 Rare Cancer Isolation, Anxiety & Impact on Family 9:51 Five Recurrences: Living with Cholangiocarcinoma as a Chronic Illness 12:22 How to Ask Your Oncologist for a Second Opinion 13:35 Becoming a Patient Advocate & Why Clinical Trials Matter 16:52 SBRT Radiation for Liver Tumors & Cancer Surveillance 19:40 Faith, Gratitude & Finding Purpose After Cancer 21:38 Tips for Newly Diagnosed Patients: Biomarker Testing & Support Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory   To watch more rare cancer stories, click here:    • Rare Cancer