I Had Symptoms For YEARS! – Kirsty | Kidney Cancer | The Patient Story [Video]

Kirsty’s mysterious pain in her left side turned out to be the first sign of something far more serious. Despite repeated visits to the doctor and concerning test results, it wasn’t until a fall from her bicycle led to further investigation that Kirsty discovered she had an extremely rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer, known as squamous cell carcinoma.

In this cancer vlog, Kristy recounts her journey from the initial misdiagnoses to the shocking revelation of her condition. Learn about her relentless fight, the impact on her life as a single mother of two young boys, and the importance of listening to your body when something feels wrong.

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Video Chapters
0:00 Meet Kristy
0:54 My first symptoms of kidney cancer
3:26 What would’ve happened if I hadn’t listened to my body
4:50 My reaction to my cancer diagnosis
6:47 My chemotherapy treatment
8:10 My chemotherapy side effects
10:08 My clinical trial experience
12:01 Parenting with cancer
14:44 We always have one more. Don’t take life for granted.

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