I Was Diagnosed With A RARE CANCER after YEARS of Anxiety Symptoms! “Will I Survive?"

At twelve years old, Sonya's heart would race and her face would flush red for no reason. Doctors called it anxiety. By nineteen, she was barely making it through class. She was prescribed anti-anxiety medication, and quietly Googling her own symptoms until she found a name for what was happening: carcinoid syndrome, caused by a rare neuroendocrine cancer that had already spread through her liver. For years, no one would listen to Sonya, and it took her own research to find answers. Thank you, Sonya, 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 Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer at 19 0:34 Early Neuroendocrine Cancer Symptoms 2:20 Misdiagnosed as Anxiety & Panic Disorder 4:10 Carcinoid Syndrome & 24-Hour Urine Test 6:06 Biopsy: NET Cancer Spread to the Liver 7:09 Missed Diagnosis: Anger & Forgiveness 9:42 Liver Embolization & NET Surgeries 11:19 Liver Transplant & Living Donor Search 14:29 Transplant Surgery & Meeting My Donor 16:12 Gallium-68 Scan & PRRT Treatment 18:00 Living with Cancer: 7 Years Later 20:45 Be Your Own Health Advocate Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory   To watch other rare cancer stories, click here:    • Rare Cancer