🎗How I Found out I had Stage 3 Cancer at 27 yrs. old
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ม.ค. 2022
- I wanted to talk about how I found out I had cancer. I hope this helps spread awareness 💙
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Vanessa Lopez
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Tiffany thinks page would love to hear from you!! She’s in the beginning of this exact diagnosis, stage 3 and on 7th chemo treatment. Getting ready to start radiation and surgery which is not looking well because of the length of tumor. I think your story could really give her some great insight! She’s a sweet girl who’s very scared. Thank you for sharing so much of your life!
I was thinking this exact same thing, I've been following Tiffany's journey as well!
I think it would be an amazing feeling to have your feedback and support for each other!!!
I was thinking the same! I've been watching her too! Love her.
Yes, please reach out to Tiffany thinks!!
Yes this would be great for you to reach out to Tiffany I’ve been following her journey through the same . She is a super sweet young lady , wishing you lots of healing health and happiness 💕🙏💐
My cousin was around 30 when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. She said she would bleed so much that she had to wear a “diaper”. It would leak out all the time. They did surgery on her while she was pregnant. Took her uterus out, with the baby inside, and removed the tumor. She was very lucky that surgery was all she needed. But when she told me about wearing a diaper, I just couldn’t imagine how scared she was.
Don't apologize for being graphic. People with colorectal issues need you to describe it to motivate ourselves to get colonoscopies. As you know they are hard to do. Time consuming, unpleasant and you have to have someone take time off work to go with you. Also if your insurance is not great it is expensive to stay ahead of it. Your descriptions is literally saving lives because we have a lot of obstacles. Don't ever apologize for being clear about this.
I wish doctors were more compassionate and less, "Oh you're too young for this or that. Don't worry!" etc. It's not only annoying (and yes, I know their intentions and hearts are in the right place), but still, it doesn't help!
She is such a striking, well-poised beauty, she is a real challenge to stereotypes that colorectal issues are “gross,” or unlikely to happen to certain people. Many people, even some doctors, don’t think of these as problems young and healthy-looking people can have.
Thanks for sharing your story. It's wonderful that you're doing well!
Thank you for your heartfelt sharing. My daughter had st. 3 colon cancer 13 yrs. Ago. She had surgery, 6 mo. Chemo. and besides neuropathy from treatment is doing great. It wasn't easy but she did it. She was only 39 at the time.
I follow Tiffanythinks also.
I know she will be a support for you and you to her.i will add you to my prayer list along with Tiffany and a niece, Tina. I also pray for all those receiving a cancer dx.
GOD BLESS YOU VANESSA.❤
Well done for being persistent. I hope your recovery continues
We’re all so proud of how strong you were through this whole process. ❤️❤️
I am so glad you pushed for your health…… thank you for sharing your symptoms so others are educated to be their own advocate.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, it’s going to save lives.
You are an awesome young lady. My prayers are with you and your family and I pray for successful treatment and cure for you! Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you for sharing your story! God bless you!🙏🏻 I am praying for you!
Thank you. Maybe I’ve watched this twice but I really appreciate you and your candor. It will help so many people! 🙏🏻💜🙏🏻
You're such a beauty!
So happy you're thriving!
VANESSA YOU ARE LOOKING AMAZING GLAD TOO SEE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER AND DOING GREAT.🦋💐🦋🙏
I am so happy that you're doing well and that you are still committed to really helping people. I admire you so much. 🤗💖💖💖💖💖
In this day and age you are so right. We must be our own advocate! I've been following your journey. U have helped tons of people. God bless u sweetie. 🙏
you are absolutely right in what you said at the end of the video, about encouraging people to make time to get things checked out. I am currently going through treatment for endometrial cancer, stage 3, and I was stupid enough to leave things for too long, till I finally ended up in hospital needing emergency care. Thank you for your honesty and I hope you will continue to be well.
My best friend has this and it helped me I followed you when you began your journey. Love to you.
STRONG BRAVE WOMAN. SO HAPPY FOR YOU. SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU. HEALTH IS EVERYTHING. WONDERFUL THAT YOU MADE IT 🤍🦋
You are a strong beautiful woman! Thanks for sharing. I like how honest you were about the doctors and the healthcare system. This is a common occurrence unfortunately. I’m so happy you fought for your life! I’m truly inspired.
Beautiful Vanessa CRC sis💙💙💙. I love seeing you striving and healthy! Please keep taking about your journey, you can save many lives.
I've been watching your journey since the beginning...your a very brave women and very positive person. ❤
My prayers are with you and your family 💕 thank you for sharing, very informative. I have a daughter that went through some health issues similar to yours and it was very hard to see her struggling.
Just with this one video you are helping so many and potentially even preventing deaths.
Thank you for bringing awareness, by sharing your Cancer journey, with such honesty. You are such a strong, beautiful young lady. 💕
You’re beautiful, I’m sorry sweetie 🙏🏽💖💖 I hope you are healing and happy
you are beautiful!!! ....totally.!! you are kind to share your personal information to help people that might be experiecing this. Thank you. Blessings honey. Also Im sorry about your Mom too. xoxoxoxoxo hopin you will be fully well. hugs, Chrisstiana
If your cancer is in remission that's really great for you and your family. Stay strong and don't let anyone or anything get you down. That's terrific news.
Vanessa you are always so beautiful inside and out 💕 much love to you!! You never come across as needing attention or anything like that. I find your content very informative and empowering.
Thank you Vanessa for your experience and wisdom. You have been through so much. You’re looking and sounding wonderful, you’re an inspiration to us all.
Makeup is perfection! Looking so healthy
You are a strong warrior. I admire your courage. May God bless you more.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi,
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your perspective, my diagnosis was very similar to yours.
I was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in the sigmoid section on 2-20-23.
It was upgraded to stage 4 in April when it spread to my liver and lungs.
My BIGGEST point is related to what you said in your video. "Don't be a company person". I worked for the city of LA for 10 yrs and never called in sick. I went to work for JPL in Pasadena for several years, and never called in sick. I will never do this again.
Thank you for pointing it out and reminding all of us, including me, that our health is and should always take priority over everything else.
Again, thank you for sharing and take care.
I'm so impresses with how resilient and fearless you seem
You're such a great inspiration to others ❤
I am so sorry to hear all about how you are suffering like this.
You ARE A WARRIOR Vanessa💙
I have been following your journey since day one u shared it with us, I admire you and thank you for sharing to show awareness and that us young people are not vulnerable to diseases out there. I myself have gone through a lot and just like you said I look back and can’t believe what I’ve gone through but I didn’t have a choice.. I had to go through it to survive and be here today🙂🙏🏻💗
We find out in life that we are stronger than we know because we have to face the unexpected. You did not fall apart. You pushed through and did what you had to do ! God bless you sweet girl!
I look your post. You are strong and a great advocate for those that have health needs. I'm so glad you pushed through to say something wasn't right. I'm so glad you are a powerful lady. You saved your health. You paid the price of cancer. Put you are here. Powerful creation. You push to be a surviver. Love to know and here your story. I hate when someone says sorry. It doesn't change the fact of what you're going through. You're totally blessed to be a beautiful person. Stay strong. We love you!! 🙏🙏🤲🤲😘😘❤❤❤❤❤
You are so humble and beautiful Vanessa. I’m so glad you are doing so great. Thank you Jesus.❤️
Great that you are healthy, looking beautiful like always even when you was going through your treatment
Screw people that might say ur trying to get sympathy or anything. Young people think they are invincible already and a symptoms there is something that could be very embarrassing for anyone especially younger people. Cancer especially there is associated with older people and nobody wants to talk about it or listen to it It needs to be discussed more so people are not embarrassed
You have been through a lot for anyone especially someone your age Happy you are doing better and are cancer free. Continue working towards your career goals
Thank you for sharing Vanessa so true must advocate for ur self today especially with Health care
Soo happy you cancer free such an amazing inspiration strong loving women😃
Thank you for sharing your story, I'm sure it will save lives. I've followed your story throughout and admire your strength and honesty. Continue being strong, courageous. Sweet and beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your journey❤️ I remember being in the same position as you. Feeling so frustrated, having to fight for someone to listen to me on how serious my symptoms were, many blew me off saying it was hemorrhoids. Luckily, a nurse listened and I was able to get a colonoscopy done at the age of 20, they removed a polyp and said it would have became cancer in 5 years, Tubulovillous Adenoma. My life changed from there, I now am a nurse and hoping to always advocate for my patients. Colon cancer can be beaten if caught in time. Thank you for raising awareness 💙
I love when you talk about all this. I'm glad you are cancer free, you're a WARRIOR and GOD WILL KEEP YOU HEALTHY. BENDICIONES 😃
My admiration to you beautiful girl, I have been through tough times too but you are really strong. God will take of your health.
Thank you for this video. I just scheduled appointments to get myself tested. Your words are more encouraging than you think. Again... Thank you.
Good for you that you advocated for yourself. Doctors don't know everything; and they certainly don't know your body like you do, so you have be persistent! Glad you're healthy, again.
Wonderful video, cancer is a terrible illness, and we need more awareness.
You are so strong. Thank you for this video ❤️ Te deseo todo lo mejor
You're a beautiful strong courageous woman. God bless ❤️
So happy you are cancer free.
But you are strong for sharing your story so that you can help others. I remember being diagnosed with Crohns disease...it didn't sink in at first I was like so how do you fix this. 18 yrs later and 3 surgeries every day is a blessing. How my journey started was having a mild cramp that lasted all day and a primary dr who was great and helped me find a diagnosis. Pay attention to your body ❤ you are the only one that knows what's normal and what's not.
You are still my admiration. You're still so so strong 💪 💓 thank you for being my favorite youtuber and keeping it so real 💕
Really??? 🥺 👉🏽👈🏽 Thank you
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. I am curious if your husband would make a video about being a care giver and how that role emerged and how he handled it? Cancer isn’t a solo battle battle and impacts the whole family so that’s why I asked 💙
We've been with you since you announced you had cancer. I can't believe how long ago that was. So happy everything turned out the way we prayed. It was tough but you did it you're an inspiration to anyone recently diagnosed. They see it's possible to get through it one day at a time
Thank you so much 💙
That's an excellent account of your symptoms! It's rare for people to get diagnosed with early stages of this type of cancer because we only get really worried when more severe symptoms (in later stages) start manifesting. I imagine the early stages would be accompanied with some bloating and stomach pain/cramps but we all experience these at some point and we don't immediately go have colonoscopies. I think colonoscopies just like cervical smears should be accessible to people in their 20s. It's such a horror that doctors are so dismissive when it comes to cancer and young people.
We spoke on Instagram I’m 30 and found out and see inspires me so much !!! We love uuuuuuu Vanessa
Bless you and you are in my prayers.
You are a beautiful person ❤️
God is great and you will be ok. I will be praying for your recovery.
Vanessa, you are a survivor!!!👍👌
🙏🏾 sending blessings your way stay strong.
Great to see you again,my friend
Makeup and lashes looking great
Your journey inspires us all
Wishing you continued health and strength
Warm Hugs
So, so similar to my story. I was ten years older than you and in the UK. I had womb cancer but I was dismissed so many times and I almost gave up, but I knew something was wrong. Told I was too young, women's troubles etc etc. Having to fight for yourself and all the awful stuff you have to go through is what changes you and makes you stronger. I also don't like the idea of warrior, or being brave etc as you just have to take a deep breath and keep going - there is no other choice, and I felt lost most of the time. Glad you got through it 💕
Everyone has to be their own advocate. Fight for your well being. 💙 I hope all is well with you.
I lost my mom to Colon cancer back in 2014. You are so right, your body and mind send you a signal something is not right. I once asked my doctor to check my thyroid levels and she said I was fine without even checking. Come to find out later on I had thyroid cancer.
I have IBD And due to that I have to get colonoscopy more than ppl who don't have that and I'm only 23 I have Ulcerative colitis and I was told it puts me at increased risked of colon cancer its scary but I'm gonna do everything I can to prevent that. I'm glad your making awareness because cancer does not care about a person age even small children/babies sadly be diagnosed with cancers. Its a horrible disease. I'm happy Your cancer free💜
Ty for sharing my sister is in her 30's and battling stage 4 colon cancer it's a horrible thing 😢 im praying for my sister she is very sick and I'm truly happy that you have beat this ❤ stay strong and God bless you 🙏 always ❤ much love from Kentucky
Im so sorry, I hope she is healed 💙 prayers to your family
Hi Vanessa, I'm so glad that you are healthy, cancer free. You are a strong woman. I am 53 now. I have stage 4 cancer for 9 years. I was cancer free for 1 year, then it came back. I had 3 surgeries, too many chemos, radiation, gammaknife 2 times. I'm still fighting, living. Even I was through hard journey, but I'm strong, positive, happy woman. That's what me gets going every day and I'm still living, thanks to God. Life is beautiful, tomorrow is never promised. Enjoy your life with family. I wish you this year and always be healthy, cancer free. God Bless your family. Greetings from America Angela 😊🙏
Thank you Angela, I hope one day you will be cancer free again. thank you for the support 💗
So sorry to hear about your long cancer journey - that must be incredibly difficult. Glad to hear you mentioned God because yes he has plans for your life and that’s why you are still here. We all go through tough times in our lives - some more some less and only Jesus knows why. It’s all part of his divine plan which is so hard for us to understand in our human mind. Prayers for you to be cancer free and be an inspiration with your courage and positivity to others. Amen 🙏
Vanessa, you have been a warrior through this. You took care of your family, never complained, but were very honest throughout your journey. I’m sure your medical experience gave you the knowledge, the vocabulary and the courage to be a great self advocate. I’ve followed you for quite a while, so screw anyone that accuses you of seeking sympathy et al. You’re a smart beautiful woman, mother, wife, student and career woman. Here’s to many many years of great health and happiness. 🥳🥳🥳
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You have a powerful message
I lost my husband to colorectal cancer 28 yrs ago. He was 38 when diagnosed with stage 4
He passed away 18 months later. He was 40 and I was a 38 yr old widow after being married 17 yrs. Like you everyone (doctors). Kept saying don’t worry you have hemorrhoids . Bottom line is don’t ever stop sharing your story . I’m sure you have helped many many people and you will continue to do so.
Thank you and GOD’s BLESSINGS to you and your family Thanks be to JESUS for you healing.
Thank you for this… my son is 19 and he’s been having symptoms for a while now. After watching your video along with some others even though we have no insurance we are waiting on a call back for a colonoscopy and endoscopy appointment to see what is going on. Hope you are doing well! Thank you for sharing!
Did you check him
THANK YOU FOR SHARING:)
THANKS FOR SHARING. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS
Oh girl. Our stories are very similar but mine was breast cancer. I had to keep fighting and pushing. They kept saying it’s definitely not cancer. We’ll my nipple is not bleeding for no reason! I finally saw a specialist. Ended up having 4 surgeries, radiation, and take a daily chemo pill. But I am finally starting to feel better. I found out the day before Thanksgiving. That was the hardest holiday season ever.
Your so sweet and beautiful very humble
Hi, You are so brave and so young. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
thanks for sharing your experience I know lots of people will be interested to know about it I hope you feel better every day... I'm you, subscriber since a long time ago I know your path you are beautiful warrior greetings from Ireland...
Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing. God bless you always. Take care🙏🏻🥰
I’m glad you’re doing well hun. This message is so needed get yourself checked we never know. My best friend died of cervical cancer all because no one ever let her know her culture was positive for cancer cells. Her mother is suing the doctor as well as her insurance because insurance had the information and never released it.
Im so sorry this happened to you. I'm hoping you get the answers you deserve 💗
As a Nurse, I truly appreciate you making this video for educational purposes. Sadly, the Medical staff at the ER is bound by a bureaucracy that although it seemed they were not willing to assist you better, they can only act within the algorithm provided to them by Management! You are absolutely correct, we all must become excellent advocates for our own bodies! I saw someone recommend the Tiffany Thinks channel, and I agree. You might find her experiences helpful in your current situation! ❤️
I am soooooo happy you got through it. It’s the most scariest feeling in the world. You never would think it would happen to you but it did. I’m now going through a scare with bladder cancer. And all I know is I’m blocking everything out right now and don’t even want to know the outcome. cANCER SUCKS
Have subscribed and I look forward to coming back here soon to check Vanessa's previous videos, I so love inspirational happy endings.x
I came here from seeing comment on Tiffanythinks, not sure who posted it but thanks to whoever it was. I am twice the ages of these lovely ladies and have sigmoid tumour that has spread to my liver, making me stage 4, treated for past 5 months with chemo. I cannot remember how I started following Tiffanythinks but after seeing her totally positive way of dealing with such trauma I needed to follow her journey. I so admire and respect her attitude from someone so young. At my age you expect something to get you but to see this in all these young people it is so tragic, medics keep saying it is so rare that they discard the symptoms, judging what I'm seeing of late, it is not rare enough and their attitudes to this evil disease must change.
God bless you 🥺 I hope you are feeling and doing much better. I said a prayer for you and asked God to please heal you entirely and continue to live a long and healthy life.. I'm just a stranger, but I truly believe in the power of prayer and encourage everyone who sees this video to Please Do The Same and pray for you. Take care sweetheart 🙏
Bless u beloved
You are so very young I wish you the very best
Thank you for making sure that we have all been made aware about listening to our bodies. 💕 I have followed you since you found out you had cancer and have watched your videos regarding your treatment of getting an ileostomy procedure done along with the chemo and such.
I have one important question. I know there is no known way to prevent any kind of cancer from happening, but we can do our part by lowering our risks of getting cancer as best we could.
Do you mind doing a video on how to reduce risks of getting colorectal cancer and what dietary plan for that, would be recommended by most doctors or if not, all health experts based on your own personal experiences? 💕 I could honestly use some insight to make sure I am doing what I can do to reduce that risk. Thanks and God bless. I’m proud of your bravery in this fight and praying your cancer never returns again.
Love you Vanessa.
I love y’all too!!! 💗💗💗
Omg thank you for making this🙏🏼and you ARE strong girl 💕I have the same issues at times and my OB says it cld just be internal hemroids 🙈it's just scary to see bright red like that ! Sorry TMI 🙈🥺
No! Don’t be afraid to say something or get a second opinion just in case
Reach out to Dr Uromi on TH-cam, his herbs works properly well to get rid of my Cancer permanently
May God’s healing hands be upon you always 🙏🙏🙏
Our story is almost the same story. That pain is on another level! Completely understand holidays, occasions, etc. Not knowing if it's your last with your family is the worst feeling. We are here though!
im following in instagram now thanks keep well espero queue la madre tierra te siga cuidando i padre sol te de la energia para seguir luchando en contra este cancer...
I have just had you come up on my page, I lost my beloved partner of liver cancer in May last year. So many young people on here are fighting colorectal cancer, there is one young girl with ovarian and another young girl lost their battle with brain cancer and skin cancer. I have become obsessed by adult kids health. Drs always say people are too young, it’s become frightening. I don’t know why people are suffering so much.
I watch Tiffany thinks, she is a lovely girl and I think she was fobbed off over a year of continual Illness, hers is now very big and also touching her uterus. I hope she replies to you, I can’t imagine her not messaging you back, she is simply a little angel.
You are so beautiful and I wish you all the best Xx
I have tried again but still no response 🙁 I am so sorry about your partner. Cancer does not discriminate unfortunately. Rich, poor, young, or old. It can happen to anyone
Thanks for the educational video.
Good job. You should discuss your treatment plan.❤️😘
We that are going through currently or know someone that is going through colorectal cancer and ileostomy know you're not trying to get attention. I'm in my 15th month now since finding out I was high stage II and woke up in hospital with an ileostomy. Thank God I've made it through everything so far. Very soon I'll have my reversal surgery. I have to say it's the hardest thing in my life I've ever been through. It's a tough thing physically and mentally to go through. Many times I've broken down and cried and other times thanked God for the strength to make it. 🙏 I almost died because my tumor ruptured and also had acute appendicitis at the same time. 7 months after tumor removal wound healing started chemotherapy. Could only handle 4 rounds. June was my last chemotherapy. Today November 2nd. Hopefully by next week I can get my ileostomy reversal surgery. Your videos are helpful in getting prepared for the surgery. Thank you and stay blessed by God to get through and stay strong always 🙏 💪 ❤️ ✨️
My tumor was soccer ⚽️ size 😵💫😵
Don’t worry about the negative comments. The rest of us appreciate your doing this and we’re so happy for you. So delete anybody else that’s just being nasty and end of the story
Thank you very much.
You are lucky, you caught it before you were at Stage 4. I worked at Macneal hospital from 2009 to 2017 and it's heartbreaking watching people go through treatments when no curative result can be achieved. Glad to see you are doing so well.
It was heartbreaking for me watching others as well. I can't imagine just taking chemo for the rest of my life just to live a little longer. 🥺
Thanks for this video