The Moment I Knew Something Was Wrong! - Haley | Neuroendocrine Tumor | The Patient Story

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Haley was in her 20s living in Los Angeles when she started experiencing persistent digestive issues. After years of discomfort and frustration, she trusted her body’s signals and pushed for answers. She was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine pancreatic tumor, and everything changed. Haley underwent a life-altering Whipple procedure, had half her stomach and pancreas removed, and began the journey of adjusting to a new body. In this cancer vlog, Haley opens up about trusting her intuition, how a single scan revealed a glowing mass inside her, and the emotional weight of her diagnosis. She shares her experience of being her own advocate, navigating surgery and recovery, and learning to find joy and gratitude in the present moment. Thank you, Haley, for sharing your story to help others. Want to hear more about Haley's diagnosis of Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Tumor? 👉 https://thepatientstory.com/patient-stories/rare/neuroendocrine-tumors/haley-m/ #pancreaticneuroendocrine #digestivehealth #digestiveissues #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 Meet Haley 0:35 I Had Digestive Issues For A While 2:09 The Moment Everything Changed 5:55 Surgery Was My Only Treatment 8:43 How I’m Learning To Adjust My Body 11:08 How I Manage The Scanxiety 14:00 How I Navigate Conversations Around My Health History 16:08 How My Career Has Been Impacted 18:13 What I Want Others To Know 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 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patientstory The Moment I Knew Something Was Wrong! - Haley | Neuroendocrine Tumor | The Patient Story https://youtu.be/uFkslvi4Hm8