How I Found Out I Had Kidney Cancer - Laura | Stage 4 Kidney Cancer | The Patient Story

The Patient Story March 10, 2024
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Laura experienced cancer symptoms for years before diagnosis, including fatigue, high blood pressure, and an elevated red blood cell count. Her symptoms worsened with severe back pain and swollen legs. An ER visit then revealed stage 4 kidney cancer. #cancerstories #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #kidneycancer #kcsm #chemotherapy #clinicaltrials 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. [Video Chapters] 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Early symptoms 01:32 Being misdiagnosed for two years 03:14 What led to me ending up in the emergency room 04:30 The frustration of being dismissed all those years 07:10 Officially being diagnosed with kidney cancer 09:30 Coming to terms with my diagnosis 10:40 What happened next 12:35 Going to UCLA for my surgery 13:30 My cancer metastasized 14:56 My only options were clinical trials 17:40 Starting the clinical trial 19:34 The side effects 22:37 How I look at life now 24:24 I stopped treatment in 2020 and my scans have been clear 25:17 Encouraging words for others Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepatientstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatientstory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Patient_Story Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patientstory The interview has only been edited for clarity. The interview has only been edited for clarity. How I Found Out I Had Kidney Cancer - Laura | Stage 4 Kidney Cancer | The Patient Story https://youtu.be/v4uGYQm1uoI

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