Cindy’s Stage 4 Lymphoma Symptoms: “My Skin Started To Get Really Itchy!" | The Patient Story
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- Cindy was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma in April 2021. Her first symptoms were intense itchiness on her skin, hands and feet and she thought it was just dry skin at first. Her skin then started turning yellow, she became tired and sluggish, and her eyes turned yellow. She knew something was wrong so she went to the ER, where they diagnosed her with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a non hodgkin’s lymphoma.
She shares her journey going from being extremely healthy to getting diagnosed with cancer and getting COVID, how she had to relearn breathing, swallowing, walking, and talking, and her spiritual journey while she was in the ICU.
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Contents of this video:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 My first symptoms
01:26 Going to the ER to get tests and scans
02:54 Getting the diagnosis: DLBCL
06:06 Testing positive for COVID
11:01 Starting chemotherapy
11:56 Support from family
14:32 Scans after treatment
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As a 13 year survivor of small cell lung cancer and a previous nurse I must tell you Cindy that I am in awe of you. You were truly so close to dying and most people would die but not you Cindy. Keep going. Blessings to you dear.
You’re an amazingly strong woman. What an inspiration you are.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for telling your story, It’s inspirational to others who may be going through the same or similar situation. I hope you continue to share your health story with us with updates from time to time. We want you to continue to do well and keep going. I have to say, you present on camera as being so very comfortable and relaxed. It was a real pleasure to listen and watch your video. Best wishes. Keep us posted. And enjoy the Holidays with your family. ❤️
When i got sick with fibromyaglia, i went on a journey to get well. I was in agony, i was paralyzed for 8 days, I had burns all over my body like I'd been in a fire. I had CRPS . I was in agony and beyond tired. 65 neighbors above us all went in together and sprayed their dandelions. The insecticides and pesticides landed on my vegetable garden. I was canning vegetables, and i popped a snap pea into my mouth and burned my tongue. 9 people in our neighborhood all got sick with autoimmune diseases. It's been 12 years, and i quit all sugar, oils, bounce sheets, chemicals, perfumes, deodorants, and processed foods. I bought a grounding matt after watching Earthing, and The Grounding and all inflammation left my body. My scans and blood work were better, and then i began to rid myself of all toxic people and stress. Best decision i ever made. 10 years ago, i would have thought that was rude. Now i can't be around negative, rude, selfish people at all. Life is so precious, and after the bounce sheets were eliminated, no more allergy needles, no more migraines, no more purple puffy eyes or sinus problems. I began to read what's in bounce sheets, and it was disgusting. My children are healthier, happier, and stress free. I found stuffed animals were full of dust mite ,so i washed them and killed mites by putting the few i kept in a bag in the freezer. If i have a candy bar, i am right back to my joints in agony. It's pretty amazing how our bodies reject toxins. Sugar should come with a danger sign . I'm glad you're on the mend.❤
I just cured myself from pustular psoriasis by only eating veggies for 2 weeks. My whole body went through a change and my psoriasis went away! A lil less than year ago. We eat pretty clean but I was still eating sugar and carbs. No more of that. My A1C is back to good and psoriasis is still gone!
Sugar is evil.
@DeKKH Wow,well done. Our bodies are unique, and what works for some may not necessarily work for others. I do find some have delayed symptoms and come out when their older,but carbs ,sugar, and fructose are deadly.
@@freespiritwithnature4384 oh yes we are so much alike but that lil bit that vary, matters most.
What are you saying,...what insecticides...??... the onset n cause of autoimmune diseases are known n well documented...stop insulting our intelligence... come on...!!
Wow, what an amazing story. Talk about going through hell on earth, while experiencing this near death experience. As a nurse of 30 years, and with loosing some very close loved ones, I bear witness to many unexplainable experiences. I myself have had 2 instances during 2 separate times in my life during times of extreme fear, where my life flashed before me, seeing a very fast paced series of images of myself from being a very small child to the present day.
I believe in what you experienced, I just hope it gave you comfort and hope as opposed to fear.
You have a very full life and you are very loved & needed.
I wish you the very best on your journey to wellness as I believe that your time is not now.
Thank you for sharing this very private & sensitive story like this, it also gave me a feeling of peace listening to you speak, discussing your fight for survival & your daughter’s fears.
As tired as you are feeling, it’s your mind, body & soul that have been in overdrive getting you back to health.
I wish the very best for you and your loved ones.
Julie
Canada
So here's an odd coincidence....
I'm just taking a stab here with the numbers after jewels, are they your Y/M/D?
Mine would be 69/3/18. We both had the same career, my name is also Julie and I was born in Ontario. 😲
I was diagnosed with the same Lymphoma at the exact same time that COVID hit. Thankfully with isolating I avoided being infected
I hope you're doing ok now ❤
If this is true, and you have lower back pain, do not chalk it up to being in the hospital...what I am hearing is the cancer has spread there...this is what happened to me...first throat and thyroid, Then stomach and liver, now all in my digestive track now stage 4...PLEASE dont ignore the pain like I did and now too late as it has reached my lower spine....walking is very hard to do...only age 65....go get the back checked out please
Prayers for you. I got Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma from taking Humira for 10 years due to Crohn’s disease. Took R-Chop and Methotrexate injections in spine. In remission for 5 years
Same cancer for me too! Although the docs were unsure what caused mine….3 months of intensive chemotherapy ( r-chop) and numerous lumber punctures…. I’m also 5 years in remission soon
Thank you Cindy for sharing your story. The power of prayer is real. Being a positive, strong person is definitely plays a role as well as the prayers to aid in the fight to regain your health. Thank you to all the medical staff in charge of your care, especially during extra Challenging times with Covid. What a blessing to be enjoying life again with a different awareness and spirituality. Enjoy your beautiful family🙏🏼❤️
Incredible, powerful testimony to the power of prayer and your strength. Life is beautiful and I'm glad you're here to tell us.
I had the same health issues in 2006. Fortunately, chimio, bone marrow transplant and a good mind save me from that cancer. Way to go! Let’s battle that monster with all the love in the world!
i’ve had a history of eczema and i was also perimenopausal. my skin was itching like crazy. i also had terrible night sweats. i thought absolutely nothing of it. itch was eczema and sweats were menopause. then i got rear ended hard enough to be sent for a CT. hodgkin’s lymphoma. finished chemo in late july. clear so far! you go girl
Stacey - can I ask where your itching was? I have itching under might right heel and my right thy above my knee.
@@user-nv2gw1tt5o it was all over really. arms, legs especially. looking back, there really wasn’t a reason to be that itchy. it was an intense itch on skin that looked normal
@@staceyloke9872 thank you for the response. What part of the body was the CT Scan performed in? I’ve had a few of the lower right abdomen. My intense itch is two specific spots - under heel and just above right knee. The rest of my body is a light itch. This has come and gone over the last two months. Also had a lot of nausea, bloating and a dull pain in lower left abdomen. I had a colonoscopy two years ago and two endoscopies 1 year ago. 1 small non cancerous polyp and 1 small ulcer that went away. Also had some diverticulosis. Gastro doctor has put me in back burner since I had those tests in last 1-2 years. My PA told me I should find another gastro doctor outside the network. Starting over again - ugh!
GOD BLESS YOU CINDY!!! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!!🙏❤💚❤️
Thank you for watching!
I lost my sister last month from lymphoma. She had psoriatic arthritis and was on medication that caused the lymphoma. She was in remission for two years, but it came back and she didn’t respond well to the second round of chemo. I hope you remain in remission and it doesn’t come back so you can enjoy your life with family and friends.
Prayers for you xx
Correct. I have just decided to quit that medication after 7 years. Sorry to hear her story
@@kerrimaida2569Good on you, the body is chemically balanced...... Their synthetic drugs cannot compare to naturally sourced medicinal plants in my opinion... Prevention is better than cure. Vigilance and good lifestyle choices. 🤗💗
There's a place for chemo but to me it's a last resort only, if you've got nothing to lose.
What drug was she taking? I have psoriatic arthritis, too. I take Stelara.
Keep fighting! With all the prayers you're receiving, you got this❤
Sending prayers from N. Ga.
Being laid back definitely has its benefits, you are proof, God Bless! You are right too, your belief is stronger than their studies.
I am so awestruck by your beautiful story. Your voice, your modulation and more gave me pause to explore my life. The ‘nde ‘ is an experience I have shared, but yours was so beautiful and sharing that made me cry. I wish you well and can not thank you enough for sharing your story with everyone. LOVE
So blessed to have you with us!
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Thank you for your story. It is a shock when one is diagnosed with this.
I’m so glad you’re doing better. I hope you’ll be ok❤
Thank you for this ,you are amazing,I’m so happy you are with your family 🥰❤️
Continued blessings for you Cindy. You are a true warrior ❤
Bless you! I pray you are well😊…continue being proactive!
Thank you for sharing. I pray for your continued healing.
Incredible story. Truly inspiring.
Bless you.
Thank you for sharing your story.
All the best Cindy!
Your a brave woman. Thanks for sharing your story
What a beautiful lady you are and so authentic and just plain real. Thank you for sharing.
You are brave sharing your story
I’m glad you got through
Thank you for sharing your story…. Your strength and resilience is inspiring. Wishing you the best❤
You are a very strong woman. Thanks for sharing your journey.
You are an incredible soul. Your attitude is amazing. This from someone with 45 years in health care. Bless you.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. God bless you and your family.
The spiritual visions were beautiful & inspirational ❤
Amazing outlook and this is why you’re still here! I’ve been in your shoes and I too asked for more time. Not ready to go yet! Enjoy the beauty of life. ❤️🌟🤗
BLESS YOU FOR THE STRENGTH YOU HAVE SHOWN ....BLESSINGS AHEAD
Many prayers and blessings to you. I hope you continue the path of healing and love with your family by your side. Have a Blessed and Happy Christmas.
Wow! I have tears in my eyes.....You are a walking miracle....You have a beautiful family and all of the people who prayed for you...I'll pray for you, also...You are a very strong person! Xoxo
Wow! Wow! Wow! 😮Such a POWERFUL Testimony! ❤Thank you for sharing your very inspiring health journey. It goes to show that one’s thoughts can create. Positivity can go a long way.
This video is so inspiring. I pray for sick love ones all the time. When you said you saw someone in Saudi Arabia praying for you. It gave me hope more for their illness to end.
God bless you! Thank you for sharing . So sorry u had to go thru that..but that's what it took for God to show you how strong prayer is! You are so strong and so positive..you should be proud of yourself! "Warrior"..I love it
🙏🏻 Prayers to you and your family.
Bless your heart, you have such a good attitude and you did it! You’re alive, thanks be to God and your good spirit ❤
Bless your beautiful heart my friend for sharing your journey
Warm Hugs 🤗
What a great storyteller Cindy is. Wonderful outlook !
GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK AND FEELING BETTER YOUR POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS WHY AND YOU ARE A VERY BEAUTIFUL WOMAN TOO :) YOU ARE STRONG AND YOU HAVE A GREAT POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND THAT IS WHY YOU SURVIVED ... AND ALL OF THE PRAYERS FROM OTHERS HELPED TOO .. SAME HERE I USE THE SAME THINGS AND MANY HAVE PRAYED FOR ME TOO ;)
Beautiful lady:God bless u,ur family and pets.❤
It really is awful I have just been diagnosed with blood cancer Just started to enjoy my retirement and now this is going to be a massive trauma but I really must fight it God is goodxxx
Good for you. You are an inspiration to the world.
Thank for sharing your story with so much candor and hope. You have a beautiful family, and their love is palpable. May God and all the benign powers bless you and give you a long, healthy life. ❤
I applaud your strong spirit and positive attitude! God bless you on your journey 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I just watched your video and it is very inspiring. I'm so glad that you are much better now and you give me inspiration. Thank you so much. God bless
Based on your story, seems there is power in prayer. But what a brave and lovely woman you are!
Cindy you truly are a worrier,god bless you girl ,I wish you great health for the future ,your in my prayers ❤X
What a woman! God bless you!
This woman's 'let's get it over with' attitude reminds me of myself. I've had cancer scares & the doctor is more concerned than I am. I tell them "until you find a reason to worry, I'm not going to worry". I do have to stay mindful that others worry, so I have to make sure that I check in on those in my family.
You’re a very brave lady. I hope you get through this. Bless you. ❤
Wow the praying story was awesome! Power of prayer!
Thanks for sharing your story. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. What a lovely family you have.✌️
I wish you all the best!! 👍😊
Thank you for sharing.
Sending light and love ❤
Such a brave woman, thank you for sharing your story, you’re an inspiration!
The power of prayer 🙌🏼🙏🏼 thank you for sharing your story I cried when you tell us about your experience or your dream, all I know you are a miracle of God Almighty and Sovereign 🙌🏼🙏🏼
Goodness, this woman is strong!
Thank you for sharing. You are extremely strong. My bile duct is almost completely blocked and my kidney and liver enzymes are very off...so are my high white cell count, low red blood cells, have lost a significant amount of weight...I know there is something...I just don't know what. I'm glad you are in remission. ❤
Sounds like liver issues. What’s wrong with your Caregivers? Go for second opinion immediately.
❤🙏prayers you stay healthy and enjoy your family.Much love.
So grateful your alright..
I have the same, DLBCL, Stage 2. Started in my left lymph node and spread to my throat and tonsil. I just finished my final of 6 rounds of R2CHOP Chemo. You are an inspiration Cindy. Your attitude is exactly what I strived to maintain. Calmness, positive attitude that I would beat this beast. I'll find out soon. My PET scan will be 12/29.
Bravo to you for your brave fight.
Best good luck, Lynn, and greetings from The Netherlands.
You were very fortunate to overcome this. My husband had similar cancer in his bile duct. They were unable to save him
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Thank you for sharing, very encouraging. God bless.
God Bless you. I wish you continued health and well being..
Wow. Thank you for sharing. You have a great head of hair btw. My chest has been itching on and off for a week now.
Cindy, you are like super woman, because you have so much strenght and determination. For the battering your poor body went through, its amazing you are here to tell us your story. God bless you and keep you strong, to enjoy life with you loving family. 😊🌹🌹🙏
May God bless you beautiful lady
LOve,love,love this extraordinary woman.
The power of thought is amazing🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing ❤
You're an amazing lady, keep fighting 💖
You give me Hope ❤
Cindy I would love to hear your story on NDE Radio with Lee Witting. He showcases some amazing near death experiences. Amazing 🙏🏼 ❤ 🕊️
God Bless you & your positivity 💜
You are amazing!! Merry Christmas ❤️. Sending Hugs😘😘
We only think we are in control we most definitely are not well as you say cindy it is what it is you went into battle with a beast that so many lose my story was something similar your high strong spirit carried you through God bless and keep telling your story xx❤❤
Wow you are such a strong person, god bless you, I am a cancer survivor. How very brave you were and are. Stay strong!
Bless you dear soul, you are one amazing lady ❤
When you said you saw them praying and then had that verified I got chills.
I cant believe all you have suffered through and having COVID besides. Yes being positive does make a difference. Never loosing Hope !! You seeing all your relatives praying in their own Churches , even in Saudi Arabia Arabia. How uplifting that must have made you feel!!! I have been through a lot and my faith in God with His arms around me always got me through. I praise you for your strength and determination to get through every new problem with hope knowing you would get better. I will be praying for you. I pray for Gods healing touch.
Itchy skin, yellow skin, yellowing of the eyes and bile duct issues are also symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
Also pbc, and psc...i have both, but meds are helping me hold my own, for now.
Yeah and pancreatitis as well
Thank you for sharing your story. Glad you made it through Covid that our own government set free on us.
God Bless you! you are a beautiful and incredibly strong woman! You didn't know how sick you were and that actually helped you through this journey. Our Lord gave you not only a second chance at life but many to not only you, but your family as well. To me you are just one of God's Miracles. Thank you for sharing your amazing and inspiring story!
Love from Phoenix AZ.
YOU ARE A CLAIRVOYANT .. YOU SAW REAL VISIONS AND YOU ARE A POWERFUL SPIRIT ;) YOU SEE THE TRUTHS AND YOU ARE DETERMINED .. ;)
You are a beautiful woman, God Bless and keep you.
Bless this woman.
Oh how fortunate for me to have viewed your video. I hopefully am having a lung transplant in 2024. I will keep you in mind Cindy. I too will be intubated. I too am NOT going to die. I love life! I will keep you in my mind that you will live. Nan
Sending you healing thoughts 🌈🌈🌈🙏☺️
You are fortunate that you have a family support system.
Thank you for sharing this. Much appreciated. I am of like personality. I think I have a delayed response to very critical situations as a way to plow through. This includes the tragic death of my son. I am having GI and bile or gall bladder issues at one of the most challenging times of my life. I will follow through with my appts thank you. I had a vision, the earth with thousands of bright beams of light reaching out into to space. I was to understand “these are prayers” like yours reaching to what you understand is God. How in the world would a stable, rational woman get this clear as you can get vision? I am not a nut case.
Thank you so much for this. This really changes my mind. Very encouraging. What a brave woman you are!!!
God bless you and here's to many many more years of excellent health and happiness 😊
God is good,stay strong & positive, Take care