I Was Diagnosed with Cancer and so was My Twin Brother | Kris' Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Story

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
  • Kris W. worked 40 passionate years as a senior developmental engineer and was hoping to work another 10 years. But unexpectedly, he was forced to retire after he was diagnosed with Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
    In this story, he shares what it was like finding out his cancer diagnosis on his own, having to retire earlier than planned and learning his twin brother was also diagnosed with cancer. He also shares his experience going through treatment alone, due to COVID restrictions, and what it was like dealing with isolation.
    Kris's Full story & transcript → www.thepatientstory.com/patie...
    The interview has only been edited for clarity.
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    Contents of this video:
    00:00 - Intro
    02:17 - Describe your first symptoms
    05:55 - Finding out the results of the CT-guided biopsy
    08:46 - Processing your diagnosis
    14:31 - Describe your side effects from chemotherapy
    16:07 - Undergoing cancer treatment during the pandemic
    17:44 - How to deal with the feeling of isolation 
    26:32 - Words of advice
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Комментарии • 14

  • @emmainjapan
    @emmainjapan Год назад +12

    Thanks for sharing your story, Kris. I would hope to have just a fraction of your humanity, humor, and intelligence if I met the same health challenges as you.

  • @tangho
    @tangho Год назад +18

    I am 29 years old with Hodgkins Lymphoma. I have an identical twin sister and she doesn't have Hodgkins and hopefully never will. She's also my caretaker ;P

    • @Nohablogringo-
      @Nohablogringo- Год назад +1

      I’m 14F and I’m worried that I have Lymphoma because I have swollen lymph nodes in my armpit and it feels kinda big. It feels rubbery not really hard and feels like it spread to lymph nodes in my armpit. Also in my neck I think it spread to my neck! I’m scared but if I do have cancer I hope it’s Hodgkin Lymphoma because it’s more treatable than Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. I have no night sweats, rashes, headaches, abdominal pain, fatigue, none of that. I think I might have like stage 2 Lymphoma because I don’t have any serious symptoms (yet). 💗💗💗💗

    • @LifeOfJimbo
      @LifeOfJimbo Год назад +1

      @@Nohablogringo- Go get it checked out...NOW!!! I urge you if you're worried because the sooner it's checked out the sooner it'll be fixed, don't wait for things to get worse, that's the mistake many people have made

    • @aminasamailabarau7089
      @aminasamailabarau7089 Год назад +1

      @@Nohablogringo- Forever Happy and Healthy Balance ❤️ It's was Safe and more guarantee to trust you, #Drdodoyi ...

  • @paiiininthebuttt2477
    @paiiininthebuttt2477 Год назад +2

    In New Zealand we have the ‘Topp Twins’. Dame Linda and Dame Jules. They are famous Sister entertainers. They both got breast cancer at the same time. Extremely sad. They are both still fighting

    • @chart461
      @chart461 6 месяцев назад

      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @flowergirlabc123
    @flowergirlabc123 Год назад +5

    My symptoms began the same way. Horrific backache that never let up. I had 2 types of this cancer. Follicular remains. Hope both you and your brother are doing well now. 😊

    • @kabiruahabu4357
      @kabiruahabu4357 Год назад

      I was able to get ride of my I'll Herpes after the holidays herbs from Drdodoyi contact on RUclips now..

  • @kiwipics
    @kiwipics Год назад +3

    It's interesting how patients have access to their medical records and results before seeing consultants and specialists, and how you book / arrange your own CTs / MRIs on your own, and that your GP / Primary doesn't do it.

  • @janereinhardt4715
    @janereinhardt4715 Год назад

    This is the exact cancer that my dad had- twice. He was in remission for about 7 years.

  • @MH-hw4uh
    @MH-hw4uh 3 месяца назад

    Wish he could just tell his story without a moderator 😅