How I Learned I had Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer - Zykeisha | The Patient Story
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- Опубликовано: 27 май 2024
- Zykeisha found out her hemoglobin levels were dangerously low. She underwent a blood transfusion, but the relief was short-lived. Despite alarming signs like excruciating back pain, changes in stool, and even blood in her stool, doctors dismissed Zykeisha’s concerns time and time again. It took a full year of relentless doctor visits to uncover what was really going on.
The turning point came when unbearable pain below her breast led to an emergency room visit, where an ultrasound revealed a mass on her liver. Initially misdiagnosed with gallstones, a colonoscopy revealed Stage 4 colorectal cancer that had metastasized to the liver.
In this cancer vlog, Zykeisha describes the painful process of her diagnosis where she underwent multiple rounds of chemotherapy and major surgeries. Zykeisha also shows the power of self advocacy and how she never gave up on herself.
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[Video Chapters]
00:00 Introduction
00:51 My first symptoms
04:30 The back pain started and my stool was strange
05:53 It was a full year of going to the doctor before I found out what was wrong with me
06:40 I kept experiencing more symptoms like sharp pains under my breast
09:02 Finally getting answers
11:00 Processing being misdiagnosed for so long
12:39 Being diagnosed with colon cancer after a colonoscopy
13:50 Starting chemotherapy
15:57 Feeling depressed throughout chemotherapy
17:30 My liver was covered in masses
18:27 Preparing for surgery after treatment
20:45 I was in remission after surgery
22:15 I started feeling pain again
24:05 They found a nodule in my lung
25:30 I relapsed and had cancer on my lung and liver
27:00 Doing a chemotherapy again
30:10 I was tired of life
31:30 I lost my teeth because of chemotherapy
32:45 I had four major surgeries
33:38 I am back in remission
34:30 Being at peace with every part of it
35:00 I smiled through it all
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Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer - Zykeisha | The Patient Story
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Praying she is cancer free for the rest of her life. She's been through enough. I hope she can enjoy the rest of her life.
Good luck with prayers 🙏. So far it has never worked. 😳
You are amazing. Your story was touching. Your journey has been difficult, yet you are here, now, helping others. I wish and pray that you have the best life ever. I pray you are cured. Your positivity is inspiring.
you know, why would you say such a negative thing to this beautiful young woman? Prayer does work in my opinion. Sometimes HIS answer is not what you are expecting, or you aren’t hearing it.
@@JackJack_frenchieboibecause it’s true. I know it dosen’t work at all. I need to sleep now it’s almost 7 in the morning in Norway. I still haven’t slept. I live in a pain living HELL 24/7.
A woman who smiles as easily and sincerely as she does, she will.have a good life. I'm in the same position as she is now. Life isn't easy. After going through something like Stage 4, she and I have a totally different perspective. The things you appreciate and value become different. Dont allow your Post Care Doctor to prescribe Anti Depressants. Stay away from all.that.
There should be MANDATORY full body scans with your annual primary care visits starting at age 40.
Wouldn’t have helped her but ye I agree.
Absolutely 👏🏽
Yes...agreed
Maybe at age 30.
Annually.....at any age
Hola beautiful people!!! My name is Zykeisha.. I want you all to know I read every comment.. God is so faithful.. yall praying for me really touched me.. yalll prayed for my babies as well thank you… this is just a small part of course of my journey, His Glory… those of you who commented things you’re dealing with, I am praying for you… I am healed in the name of Jesus!! Whose report do you believe?
This testimony took me speaking it even when tests showed otherwise.. I am here so He can impact others through me.. I want to thank my God, my sons,support system, my chemo nurses who rock, Miami Dade fire rescue, my friends, hello 911, and anyone else who God used to help me reach this point…I love all of you
God bless you and your family. I’m so very sorry you had to endure so much all at once. It is truly because of your faith you were able to stand strong and keep fighting . I don’t know if I could’ve done it. I’m horrified at the treatment you were receiving but I’m am grateful that you made it through! Thank you so much for sharing your story and I pray that things are only going better and great from here on out! You’re still young and have beautiful children to see grow and hopefully one day maybe have grandchildren for you too. I don’t know you, but I love you dear. Take care! You are truly inspiring🙏🏾
God bless you Zykeisha! Cancer free in Jesus Name AMEN 🙏🏾❤️
I Love the positivity, joy and love, even after all this turmoil. How beautiful ❤ May God continue to bless you 😊
Blessings to you and your family Beautiful. In Jesus Name. Amen 🙏🏽
Thank God for Jesus! Thank God for your Mother advocating for you.
At 61, the older I get, the more I learn how little doctors know.
People think Dr.'s are God but being a doctor is like being a detective. We all better be in prayer.
@@arlenehotep381 Yes, they have a difficult field trying to discover which of the many maladies is the correct diagnosis
I think they know a lot but are dismissive of certain patients. Most doctors are beholden to insurance companies hence they will recommend the cheapest, most obvious treatment option. That's why their default view is to dismiss you with terms like: "its nothing", "happens all time", "you will be just fine" even when you know you are feeling your worst. Educated patients that advocate for themselves is the only solution. You have to be loud and aggressive or else they will just gaslight you into thinking you are ok.
@@kenyandrama Yes, they also laugh at you when you research something online and call you “doctor google”, but the medical information you discover is written by doctors with 40 years experience in that field.
Plus, many medical schools are funded by big pharma, so they’re also trained to prescribe drugs all the time.
@@user-nx6qr1mt6f 100%. I will always research any condition I'm going through via Google and now chatGPT. I love it when I can ask deeply insightful questions and see the look on their faces when they see that they cannot bullshit me into taking simple pain meds without investigating the issue.
Omg I cant stand how drs just dismiss, ignore, and rationalize ppls symptoms.
Bring on AI and nano technology that can spot cancer with one simple and non invasive test! The future humans won’t be fobbed off because they will have the tech.
It’s not from arrogance or not caring; most doctors just don’t know what they’re doing.
It’s a complex field with many potentials.
Statistically, it's most likely to happen to women, too. A number of studies have found that women's symptoms are more often dismissed as anxiety or depression.
@@ew7512 I can believe that, especially since my ex wife was a hypochondriac who would often go to doctors over the slightest temporary pain or discomfort which turned out to be nothing - but she got more X-rays or radioactive crap to drink from it.
The irony is that she’ll one day get cancer from all of those exams.
AI is only as smart as the humans who program it!
I had excruciating stomach pain after I ate. My stool was blood free. I went to emergency and they gave me an ultrasound. Nothing was found. I was told more than likely had gastritis. I followed the diet. Ate bland salt free foods. My pain eventually went away. One year later, I had blood in my stool. Went back to the doctor, was given a sigmoidoscopy, boom, cancer. 3b. The doctor suspected it was slow growing and I more than likely had it during my emergency visit.
12 chemo rounds later, and a resection, things are looking up 🙏🏾
I’m going thru the same thing right NOWWWWW. I still have my hospital band on.. so yea RIGHT at this very moment.
Went to the er.. The 3 BLK 🙎🏽♀️nurses I had treated me like pure shit, their vibe was literal hateful, the way spoke to me was very disgusting. They were extremely unprofessional. The Dr was absolutely shitty. From check in- The 8 white nurse (all women- 1 male) that handled certain parts of my visit were absolutely professional and very sweet with great vibrations.
The Dr said your fine I don’t know why you’re hearing these symptoms. Never mention any of my test results. But he did tell me I have a mass inside of my spinal nerves at my lower spine and the pad between my spine bones in that are has worn away so eventually I will have back pain, but don’t worry about it, I’ll be fine. As He got up to leave I asked him well why am I have excruciating sharp lighting bolt pain in my stomach? I continue to walk out, threw his hands up and IN A NASTY TONE-said, “I don’t know, I don’t know what to tell you what!”.
Mind you he said this with his back turned the whole time walking out in the middle of me along him questions.
I just sat there with my mouth open. I’m still in shock.
I SWEAR IT REALLY DO BE YOUR OWN PEOPLE. I don’t overstand the venom many of them have. It’s getting to the point where- I don’t want my own RAYCE to assist me no where I go. YES, IT’S THAT BAD..
So now I have to make some other appts to see what’s really going on. These horrible stomach pains, have me in tears balled in a fetal position, stomach bloated, issues with pooping & passing gas.. BUT THERE’S NOTHING WRONG.. SMFH..
THESE DR’s will literally let you die. They do not care..
Amen!!
I’m believing with everyone else that you will fully recover immediately.
@@INDIGO.GODDESS_573I’ve been having the same pains in the stomach too. Like it would last for a while then go away like nothing. I’m scared like crazy now looking at people having similar symptoms. I’m hoping it’s not cancer.
@@INDIGO.GODDESS_573 you had a horrible experience. Im sorry you had to go through that 😢. Being misdiagnosed to the side, I had a positive experience. My oncologist is exceptional and my chemotherapy nurses were gentle and patient. Much more present and caring than my primary care doctor 🫤.
Im praying for you through your journey. 🙂🙏🏾
Medical racism is real. This is probably one of the worst medical malpractice stories I’ve seen on this channel. So horrific. I’ll keep this lovely woman in my prayers ❤️🩹
Here it is i knew some ignant douche would throw that bs excuse in there.....its an epidemic for allllll culture's an sexes.... ppl will use that excuse for literally everything in life 🤮
That is easily solvable. If you don’t feel you are getting heard, then go to a dr the same race as yourself. There are Drs of ALL races, at least here in the US. No excuse to feel you aren’t getting throughly checked out.
Congratulations Young Warrior!!🙌🏾💖🎉May God continue to bless you richly!!❤😘 You are such an inspiration!!
Absolutely! I went to jail trying to get care.. on trial and never got the care I needed! Still fighting
@@rhondadavis1483 huh?! As a black woman I shouldn’t have to go to see a doctor of a specific ethnicity to get adequate care! Every doctor takes a Hippocratic oath to DO NO HARM! They didn’t take an oath to only harm those that’s not of their own ethnicity. Like WTH are you even saying?! So incredibly ignorant and insulting. This woman pays her taxes and is an American citizen. She is ENTITLED to adequate healthcare as ALL Americans are
Blood everywhere and low hemoglobin...must be hemorroids. Dear Lord the medical community needs to do better.
This is crazy!!!! She was giving sign of cancer or something else and NO ONE seems to care. Absurd
I was laughing so hard when dr said "it's hemorrhoids", the woman had anemia and transfusion. Sure, just hemorrhoids. 😢
You really have to push doctors or get opinions from other doctors if you're younger than the normal ages they screen for cancers. It's so frustrating.
I had a small amount of blood when I wiped and ingestion and my dr sent me for a endoscopy and colonoscopy immediately thank God it was just hemorrhoids. I don’t know why some people get the worst doctors.
@@vell5052my doctor is the same. I am 29 but had a lump in my boob. She said it’s so rare to have anything at your age but let’s be safe and luckily it was nothing. But immediately she sent me for blood and scans. I live in Massachusetts though, praise God. Other states seem to do far less for people. Especially people that don’t question the doctors. Also question your doctor and look up stuff on your own
Black patients are more likely to die before getting the necessary treatment. You have to advocate for yourself. These doctors have to be forced to treat us. I went through a similar situation when my mom was dying of Leukemia. So glad you are still here for your sons. GOD IS SO GOOD 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Rip to your mom may she rest 🙏💯
My sister in law has the same issue. She has gotten NOTHING but a run around. Still has not been diagnosed.
It is a documented fact that POC are the least likely to be believed or properly cared for. Beyond that women as a sex are much more likely than men to be dismissed outright. told it is all in their heads, or that it is nerves/anxiety (calm down). There is also the reality that folks who are overweight also get less consideration / care than people that are at a "normal" weight. Age matters too. We have to fight twice as hard to be heard and to be relentless. Hope things get better for you. Listening to Zykeisha's story is an inspiration to us all. She was able to survive, and has such a great attitude despite her trials. She found the right providers to help her.
Yes, studies support that.
So true , we never get the same treatment as a White Woman . It's so sad my sister & I was talking about how Black American ppl get treated ... yes so true , we will die first ! BUT LORD BEHOLD WHEN THOSE DOCTORS STAND AT THE GATE OF GOD . SMH !!!!
This story enrages me on sooo many levels. Her healthcare providers need to be sued. I pray this woman lives a long life.
especially the orthodontist
@@catea2551she explained that the chemo rotted her teeth. How is that the orthodontist fault?
@@catea2551Bye Karen!!!Weirdo!!
Retired RN- totally appalled at how your symptoms were overlooked and just passed over! I stand in awe at how gracefully you give your testimony and may God bless you and keep you always! 🙏🏼💜
My mom died of colon cancer back in 2018 …four days before my high school graduation. I was 18 and my siblings were 16, 13, and 2 . I was so heart broken 💔 I miss her everyday. I’m glad you are in remission and I pray that you stay cancer free . God is amazing and Jesus heals. May God continue to bless you ❤️
Sending Hugs for those days that you miss mom, 365.
I understand I lost my mom almost 14 years ago. I miss her every day. Sending my love and blessings to you.
The insurance company thought you had cancer before your doctors did. It is especially sad when a young person has to face cancer. You should have been looking forward to your future and excited about your career and growing family. You were also fortunate to have a supervisor who acted like a human being and made you go to the ER.
The insurance company saw there might be a risk of cancer due to anemia and dropped her...not surprised but it's still disgusting how they operate.
@@AA-iy4gm
They should have told her
I thought the point of Obama care was for insurance companies to cover everyone no matter what.
💕 after all that you're still here and smiling 🤗 your t-shirt says it all. You are a child of the most High and greatly loved!Wow.
Amen
I pray you remain cancer free. Your sons are so handsome.
🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾
My dad passed away in December 2023 from metastatic lung cancer that started in his bladder. The bone pain would make him delirious and his whole body would shake. Listening to this lady’s story reminded me of his struggle to beat the disease. I pray that you and your doctor will celebrate at the 5!year mark and for 50+ more years to come.
I am so sorry for your loss 😢
Rip to your Dad that's messed up 🙏💯
It’s infuriating how this beautiful lady her symptoms were dismissed ! The second blood showed she should have been referred for a colonoscopy or even way before when she was anemic ! Infuriating!!! Zykeshia you deserved better treatment . God Bless you for being so positive and I wish you all the best
You people have to stop this.
Symptoms can lead to 1000 different things. The symptoms where not "dismissed". Her age, and her symptoms, werent a sign of Cancer. It makes no sense, for Drs. to jump straight to Cancer, every time someone walks into a hospital. This is what you people expect. That Drs are somehow gods, who just. "should have known better". That isnt how anything works.
She said it herself, you have to be your own advocate. Drs are humans, just like the rest of us. They can over look things, they can be wrong, and if they arent getting the full story from the patient, for whatever reason, they cant magically come to the right answer.
House is a fictional character.
Where did you get your medical degree? As a nurse, I don’t claim to know everything but when a patient needs blood transfusions, has excruciating pain, they should have looked further for the cause of the bleeding. After she gave birth that should have started the ball rolling. Rectal bleeding doesn’t necessarily mean cancer, but it should have been investigated. The doctors assume that young people don’t get cancer and cancer is for older people but here’s proof of that! Go on RUclips and look at the many young people that are being diagnosed. Thank God she is in remission but she isn’t out of the woods yet. Follow up is important! Especially if she had cancer metastasis. I will be praying for her.
@@janetberquist5800 A "nurse" asking where others got their "medical degree", is comical. Also, as a "nurse", you should understand that exceptions, do not disprove the rule, and that medicine is not done by jumping to those exceptions from the start. You obviously didnt listen to the womans story, because she said they DID investigate her symptoms, and didnt find anything that would have pointed to Cancer. She had, "A very uncomfortable rectal exam, and the Dr didnt find anything".
Try thinking things through, before making everyone aware that youre a buffoon, who responds emotionally, instead of intelligently.
@@janetberquist5800Perfectly said!! 💯. If something is “off” in your bloodwork or other tests, things should be further investigated! I’m going thru this right now and being dismissed left and right. I’ve rapidly gone from 131 lbs to now 103 lbs and just being told…eat more, it’s “probably” just stress. WTF!??!!… I’m not stressed!! Well, actually I am NOW because of the lack of concern from these doctors, as I have sharp pains in my upper abdomen, enlarged lymph nodes in my underarms, muscle wasting, and bowel changes and no answers from my PCP, 2 different gastroenterologists, hematologist, and every other “ologist”!!…So unsettling and infuriating!!
@@janetberquist5800👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Dear God, i am begging you please, please continue to have mercy on this young lady👏
Standing in agreement with you for this young lady in Jesus Christ precious name Amen 🙏
Yes Amen
Absolutely Amen 🙏❤️
That was no mistake! This medical field is evil. I believe this is happening to me. I needed to see this. Thank you for sharing
I pray you get answers soon! I'm going through medical racism trying to get answers. Sending you prayers🙏🏿
Praying that GOD sends you the right doctors 🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Same here ,I complain to my doctor for the last few years ,of my symptoms all are diabetes symptoms ,Also last few years everytime I eat anything starchy I fall right to sleep ,I had to do my own research which seems to point to insulin resistance/ food coma..My doctor ignores all my complaints ,I write down befor my appointment ,instead tells me what's recommended for my age range..And tells me to see a therapist ,I requested all my files, they were sent to me ,And I'm looking for a new Doctor & yes preferably a African american doctor
.....
Wow, it’s crazy how we have to fight to get an accurate diagnosis. Just last week I went back to MDAnderson with patient advocacy present to get a diagnosis. Still switching to somewhere else!
@@brem3386 I talked to a SW/patient relations person about my Dr. Explained I wanted an advocate to come with me to my next appt to see if we could resolve issues or I would want to change to a different Dr. The SW scheduled herself. When I went to the appt, I left her a VMAIL in the morning about meeting up but did not hear back. I told my appt RN who was checking me in that I did not know what happened. She is who told me what was written in notes that patients can't see. The SW was not coming, she documented that she had given me a number to call to arrange for a patient advocate. She never mentioned there was such a department even though I specifically asked for an advocate and she sure as hell never gave me any phone number. I was angry. Asked the nurse if that's how they worked? Document lies in hidden notes to cover their own ass, renege on the commitment they made and then don't bother to let the patient know. Dr came in maybe 30 minutes later, it was an extra long wait. I asked him if I could record our appt, he said yes and we started talking. About 5-10 minutes later the SW shows up (looking very angry), a few minutes later, a patient advocate, who I had never met or heard of showed up. It was horrible - 3 against 1. The Dr was smooth and said that we had discussed things that we never had. He was aware that I had spoken to the SW, so he was prepared to explain everything away. I remained calm and told him what was true and what was not. IE - I disagree what you say happened, this is what happened. They all decided that I had unrealistic expectations, and the problem was me. That is the first time I recorded an appt with a phone app. When the others unexpectedly joined us, it did not occur to me to mention the recording (and the Dr did not say anything). After the Dr left, the ladies continued to try to manage me. I had asked to change to a different Dr. I was told that they don't do that. I mentioned that all I wanted was a Dr that I trusted and good care. I mentioned the recording. Those 2 ladies had a mini meltdown when they learned they were being recorded. They said I had violated their rights. Next day, I reviewed the Dr's notes against the recording. Sure enough several things he documented things that were not part of our meeting. His notes were not an accurate representation of our meeting. I sent a detailed email to a different department and lo and behold I was assigned to a different Dr. The new one is nicer but she really only says, everything looks good, see you in 6 months. I have to ask very specific questions. Appts are minimal and she wants to leave ASAP. This is THE major cancer center in my area so I am out of options. As long as I remain in remission, I will be okay. But the good Lord will need to watch out for me if I need chemo and etc, These folks have a hard time getting the little things right and telling the truth. I have to wonder what happens when the stakes get much higher for me.
Man my son complained about his arm for years we kept taking him to the doctors. They blamed it on baseball, video games to growing pains all along it was cancer! Praise Jehovah all mighty be made it thru!!!!!
Hi, I have a question? If you don't mind me asking what did u find out about your son's arm? Was it a specific cancer?
@@Jayshontay I don’t mind Ewing Sarcoma
I'm a Breast Cancer Survivor. I know God healed me!! By His stripes I am healed. Glory Hallelujahhhh as tears fall I'm thanking Him now
12 rounds of chemo 😢 that is a RIDICULOUS amount. I’m suprised she lived through that alone. What a miracle ❤
Nothing is too hard for God!!!!!!
God bless her
12 rounds of chemo is pretty standard for metastatic CRC. You treat until the patient progresses. They start with the regimen FOLFOX and switch to FOLFIRI because at some point the patient will progress from the initial regimen. Each round (aka cyclce) is 2 weeks in duration.
My anxiety rising throught the roof due to this channel
Yes 😢 mine too
Specially because of the neglecting
@@aanaperdigao because they always said ".. Doctor diagnoses are wrong"
Lord of Mercy!!! Thank you for life for this woman, how can the doctors not know these things, God please keep her cancer free 🙏🏽
Mine too
God bless you, sweetheart. I'm a 20-year cancer survivor, so keep your hope alive and take it day to day. Live your life and enjoy the little things -- they are so important.
Hello dear! If I may ask what can cancer patient stop eating in general after cancer Survivor or during the cancer treatment pls
I'm so happy for you
Cindypattana6071
Why don't they think a young person can't get cancer? She had all the signs, but they chose to go with oh its this oh its that. Pray this young woman stays OK.
you know why...
@@omarlocke4351 Money and wanting us not here.
@@pam164 i almost broke my damn finger upvoting you...
Because it’s very rare. It’s incredibly rare to get cancer under 60 years old. That’s why.
@Heavyisthecrown No, it's not. There are loads suffering with that, younger than her.
You had all the symptoms of colon cancer and when you mentioned blood in the toilet, they should’ve jumped right on the test colonoscopy and what not to check you, especially with the back pain being present
She had just given birth though. So that probably confused them. Very common to have that after birth. Especially because she said she was peeing when it happened too, but either way. It was bad timing with the pregnancy and baby, easy to get symptoms confused at that time. Poor girl. Her baby is gorgeous. I’m happy she’s okay
@@Heavyisthecrown WHO be pissing blood after giving birth and how is THAT common?! Serious question because that ish is NOT the norm! Blood is not suppose to be coming out of your peephole -- even after child birth/c-section.
Not only that, she was seeing a hematologist who is usually also an oncologist and they did nothing to weed out colon cancer... literally made no sense!!! Whatever practice they were apart of I definitely wouldn't go back to them. Beyond unthorough!
That’s the way Doctors operate now. It’s always MAYBE or a PILL instead of checking things out thoroughly. We pay a lot of MONEY for absolutely Horrible Care
I pray that you will be cancer free forever. ⚘⚘⚘❤
You have been through so much. I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Rectal cancer. I understand a lot of what you've been through. I had my rectum removed and I do have a colostomy bag. I have neuropathy from the oxaliplatin treatment, and had some dental issues due to the chemo. I am thankful for my oncologist. So far so good but I still dread every scope and scan. When cancer patients say they have "scanxiety" while waiting for results, it's no joke. But I am thankful to be alive. The shots to boost my blood count before chemo were awful but my nurses told me to take a Claritin before them and it helped with the pain. My life is very different than it was but again...I am alive!! I also didn't have small children to take care of during this. You are brave, positive and beautiful! I am glad things are going better for you now and pray you reach that 5 year mark with ease!! And then continue to stay vigilant. Thank you for sharing your journey.
That was a extreme surgery for a stage 2 patient.
@@raychelhill9208 It was the location of the tumor. Chemo and radiation didn't get it all and it was too close to the anus for resection so I wasn't a candidate for that. Had it been up closer to the colon they may have tried that but the doctor explained the issues with shortening the rectum (you become a slave to the toilet basically). It's different than removing a diseased portion of the colon. Regardless, that wasn't an option for me.
It was stage 2 because it hadn't metastasized.
@@itsdiane2you11 do you mind sharing your symptoms before diagnosis?
@@raychelhill9208 I didn't have many. A change in bowel habits and a small amount of blood in my stool. I thought I had hemorrhoids. Then one day there was a surprisingly large amount of blood in the toilet. That was it. I immediate called my doctor and moved forward from there with other appointments.
I am a 13 year breast cancer survivor , went thru chemo and radiation, had the chemo brain. It too 2 years of my life...but I am back. And life is precious..people, not things are important.. You are a fighter, God has your back. Thank you for sharing your story, it could save someone's life. I love you Zykeisha, my sister in Christ.
That chemo brain 🧠 is real. 🎀💪🏽
She's still here. Looked her up on fb
What an incredibly lovely woman. I wish her peace and happiness
19:00 She says something quick but profound. She says "I didnt know HOW to speak up.for myself." Speaking up, asking questions, not allowing yourself to be hurried along is imperative to understanding your diagnosis and ultimately staying healthy the rest of your life.
Yes, I caught that. It was profound. So many feel this way.
This world is a much better place with beautiful Zykeisha in it. What a strong, amazing, beautiful person. God bless and I wish you health and happiness to you and your family.
her laugh and smile is angelic. I truly pray she stays in remission from here on out.
It’s not just doctors, love. It’s the system. The entire healthcare system in this country is broken 😢
That is very true. We need to do better and fast. More young people diagnosed daily.
It's only broken with the black community!!
@@ohsomarvalus4712 You think so? I feel like it’s not working for them either and I think they know it. WE bring the real value anyway. Black people often end up fixing the problems created by others 😢
@divergentsouls ,stop the racism in everything, always the victims in any situations, JUST STOP HEALTH CARE SUCKKS FOR EVERYONE, WHITE RED,GREEN, BLACK,YELLOW!IM SICK OF YOU PEOPLE'S BULLSHIT, OH WHOA IS US BLACK FOLK
In Belgium too.
Zykeisha, your video really touched my heart (my son, 39, was diagnosed in October with exactly the same thing....no surgery because the liver was 80% cancer. He did the same treatment as you, and after the last PET scan which showed the tumors reduced to 5.6 cm compared to the 10 cm, they will possibly consider surgery. My heart also hurts for you regarding your teeth....I know how hard the braces must have been, and then to have the chemo destroy all of that. You are a lovely, beautiful young woman, and I am adding you to my cancer prayer list (i actually have one dedicated to those I know with cancer...sad). Raise those handsome young men of yours in the nurture and admonish of the Lord: take them to church, read God's Word with them, pray with them, never miss an opportunity to witness of the love of Christ. I am praying He will show Himself strong in your life, using this very dark season to make you a shining light for Him. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤
Praying healing for your son and consolation for you as a mother. It's so hard when " we" don't have the power to " make it better", but we know our omnipotent GOD CAN!!❤
May GOD bless you!
Hope your son heal I know how it is 🙏😭
Thank you so much. It sounds like you have some heartache yourself. 😢❤
Asking to be added to your Prayer List🙏🏾God Is Able🙏🏾
Hermain Cain before he passed from covid was a 16 year stage four colon cancer survivor which had metastasied to his liver like yours. He was in remission but covid was what got him. I see you are already 7 years. You can beat the odds if he could. All the best, you seem like a lovely person.
So sad. As a CA survivor, he had to know that he was immunocompromised. But he refused to wear a mask or believe that COVID was a real threat. He scored points politically for that stance, until it killed him. Politicalizing COVID was a disaster - but it sure had great political ramifications / proved the power of misinformation and helped further divide the country instead of bringing everyone together for the greater good. It sure did benefit certain politicians. Just at a loss of 1,219,487 US citizens to date, give or take and still counting.
I advocated. They sent a letter dismissing me from care. This happened with many physicians. I'm now bed bound. They deny, deny, deny .. how can they remain in the business of health care?
Was told I was mean-spirited when I questioned my breast surgeon. She fired me.
She then refused to send me my medical records. Go fight it! Good luck...more time, money and aggravation. I was shocked how I
was treated.
They just care about money.
I feel sorry for you and hope you will recover from it.
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Hope u heal fast and able to live free🙏💯
The healthcare industry took a 💩. In the US it is overrun by foreigners who are literally trying to kill Americans whenever they know they can get away with it. I reported an Indian (from India) doctor who was deliberately over drugging residents in the nursing home I worked in. Nothing was done. America has fallen!!!
This poor woman. She is so strong, and I can't believe she made it through all of that. It's insane.
With God all things are possible
This woman was treated abysmally by her doctors. They should all be sent for retraining and how to treat patients with respect. I hope she will be ok and see her lovely children grow up. Good luck Zykeisha!
All the Missed signs and symptoms..I'm a nurse and I would have done much better.much love from Kenya Eastern part of Africa
Watching this video should be required for all medical students. Zykeisha's story highlights many societal and historical inequities that persist in our world today. Her voice is powerful, her story is heartbreaking. Such unnecessary suffering for such a lovely young woman, with what should have been her whole life ahead of her. I rarely hear comments from medical personnel on The Patient Story, just accounts similar to this one, from patients who are misdiagnosed, misinformed, and often very young. Let's get The Patient Story into medical training programs. It could save a life.
They don't care, they want to make money, nothing else.
not all, the surgeon who stayed up all night thinking about her was a caring physician. Some do exist.
Great idea!
I am a nurse. Staff has been reduced to the bare minimum. People die because of this. Not sure exactly when healthcare became a business where the priority is profit over people/care but that's where we are at. Until / if our government reins in the huge corporations that make the rules, that is how it will remain.
We MUST advocate for outself . Some drs. don't care. Sone care. God Bless you and your family. 🙏🏼❤🙏🏼 ☮
i wonder why those doctors are in their jobs, if they have no compassion or care for the patient. in my country they dont even exam the problem they will just say take a painkiller and go home. this wrongly diagnosed is a crime that could cost someones life because of a lazy doctors who doesnt care for anyone. i would sue them for wrongful diagnose. it doesnt stop if people just let it go. 99% of these patient stories are same type, aither patient was dismissed or wasnt heard.
I agree..which is so sad..
You are much more than a Warrior! You are beautiful,powerful and strong and I pray you never have to hear that word “Cancer “ in your body again. Thank you for sharing your story and I wish you nothing but happiness with your 2 precious children in the future! God Bless❤✝️
I had two years of ear pain and bleeding before my GP sent me to a specialist. when I got there he said you are not going home. I said why and he said you need surgery, if you don't have it you will die. I ended up with left ear removed and parts of my skull. I had an infection, bacteria that had eaten away my ear and and part of my skull. My surgery took all day and one specialist told my daughter I could die. I woke up in Intensive Care, and was told I was very lucky to be alive.
I had to fight the doctors to get a diagnosis. So in the end I ended up with severe obstruction and emergency surgery because the Dr keep saying it is hormones. I am at stage 4 terminal. I really hope that you have a more gentle journey with no pain.
😢😢 praying for your strength.. praying for all who needs it.
Praying for your peace, healing, strength and faith in the name of Jesus ❤
Hope u fully heal🙏💯
There are so many true stories just like yours. My Therapist was put off for over a year until she went in and demanded imaging. She was then diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian CA. She has gone thru 3 cycles of chemo. She has made peace with it but just thinking about her situation, yours and OP's makes me mad.
When we have illness (especially chronic) it becomes very hard to continue to advocate for yourself (and you KNOW something is very wrong) when the professionals are just not listening/care. Keep your sanity they are not worth it
I'm so sorry, Zykeisha. You deserved an earlier diagnosis.
I’m just so shocked no one referred her to a gastroenterologist sooner. This is why an advocate for Black women health every chance I get. I’ve had a GI doctor since I was 28 years old.
Oh my goodness, the mistreatment of this woman is beyond disgusting!
The medical community must do better and certain Doctors must be held accountable!
I pray that she has a long healthy life 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
Poor young lady. The doctors who shunned her with bizarre excuses need to be ashamed of themselves. It's terrible how they treated her. I truly hope she is curable and can live a full and happy life.
This is how all people are treated now, believe me I have been a nurse for years and it is atrocious and scary!
She is such a sweet person, my GOD....I pray that her worry lessens and the cancer never returns
Absolutely Amen 🙏❤️
Wow 😭...thank God for Jesus Christ that you are still here after this horror story..My God!! They failed you forsure, but God showed Himself still. I lost my twin brother 2 yrs ago to lung cancer at only 40. May God bless and keep you and strengthen you in Him forever ❤
Amen 🙏❤️
I don’t understand why we have to advocate soooo hard to get the basic help needed. It’s crazy
I am si sorry you were dismissed. No one bleeds like that!!! My children dad had stage Colon cancer 4
The medical profession failed this wonderful young lady. I have had the experience of being disbelieved by doctors, especially when I was young, I pray there is a cure for cancer it’s happening to younger and younger people
It’s all the poison they put in the food & medications. Also the excessive amounts of sugar and eating meat
I feel your pain. I am in remission for stage 3 TNBC. I know the chemo, bone pain of Neulasta & radiation burns. I give praises to Jesus for our lives & journey. God bless you!
Hope you fully recover 🙏💯
Praying that you never get any cancer again. I also haddddd colon cancer stage four and my first Dr only gave me 18 months to live. I was 50 yrs old. I switched Dr's went through chemotherapy like you, told the devil that for him this was a loss, loss situation for him. No matter What in death or life I was going to serve the Lord. I am now 71 years young and still loving the Lord. I did also have breast cancer at 55 years od. But Thanks be to God with the help of good Dr's I still here and Healthy.
Wow! Praise God! 🙌🏽❤️
We African Americans are treated much differently than other groups in examinations, tests, and even prescribing of medicines. You went through a lot and handled all what you went through very well. God Bless You!
Lord Jesus, continue to work miracles in your daughter's life..Thank you for her faith & doctors, nurses & her mother's love..
Hi Zykeisha
When I stopped to watch your story it made me want to stop being so selfish. I myself have some health issues that I am fighting but after seeing and hearing your story " I said I will not complain anymore", you have such a great spirit and attitude towards life and I just wanted you to know it made a difference in me and my outlook on everything. Stay strong my sister and keep telling your story, you can change a person's outlook of life, by just hearing someone else's story. I will be praying for you.
What the devil meant for evil GOD turned around and made it good. This proves that when its not your time NOTHING can take you out!!!! God you are so good and I thank you for bringing this sister through. You are the same yesterday, today and forever Lord!!!🙏🏽
They should have told her to remove her braces before chemo...so terrible. The metal reaction. I hope you have continued health and peace.
Didn't hear you give God the glory, he is the miracle worker
You are Beautiful and your Smile lights up a room!!!
God Bless You!!! 🙏🙏🙏
This is my worst nightmare. To have been going to the doctor all that time and they just missed it!!! Smh. It really irritates me when doctors say "you're too young for this or I don't think its this or that." I just think people should be able to get full body scans annually in order to catch this stuff early! Nobody should have to go through this much! If brave and strong was a person....smh. This young woman is a warrior! She's a walking miracle.❤🙏🏾
Such a sweet and loving lady. May you heal with God’s speed.
Your children are adorable. I pray they will have their sweet mother around for a long, long time.
Omg I broke when you revealed that your teeth got severely damaged from the chemo......I mean have been hooked since I started listening to you, but that part about your teeth, just make me melt 😢
I love that you keep smiling.
Praying for and your babies! They don’t truly check us the way they do their own. God heal this woman… her children need her! 😿😿😿
I'm so sorry you had to go through all that. Outrageous!! Praying for your healing 🙏🙏🙏
Every black person listening to her please hear her. My son's blood dropped so low that I found
him unconscious and couldn't wake him up. That was over 2 years ago. His hemoglobin was 2 The surprise was that he lived. He was in the hospital at least once every six weeks needing a blood transfusion. He had upper and lower scopes at least 6 times. He had the last lower scope a week before he passed. They remove his colon on 3/22 went back in on the 3/24 to put the colostomy bag on but couldn't. The doctor told me that his upper organ had died so he had nothing to connect the bag to. He passed on the 3/25/24. He was put off the same way the young lady had been put off. This is the short of the story, my point is be your own advocate. He got the report from his last scope that said that the results didn't show anything a week after he died. God Bless You, Zykeisha.
My deepest condolences 💐🙏🏽🕊
Rip to your husband. I’m so dorry
@@ariahstarr6073it was her son
OMG,This is so sad and scary. May his soul RIP🕊️🕊️
My youngest sis 35 years old died of colon cancer in 2018. She left behind three small kids. It progressed so quickly.
Also I want to thank you for watching. I can only imagine how it made you feel to watch, bringing back memories 😢🙏🏾
so sorry for your loss
Did she do chemo?
@@jp5419 Yes she did do chemo
@@appleredhead3654 Thank you so much
I think you are phenomenal, Zykeisha. Janet Jackson reciting Maya Angelou type Phenomenal!!
Love you Zykeisha! Totally bonkers what card you and your family got dealt. The world is better with you in it!
God bless you Zykeisha ! You are a bright light in this world. I will keep you in my prayers that you will forever be cancer free. 🙏🏻
You are such a remarkable woman ❤ I pray 🙏 that you remain cancer free in Jesus name‼️💯💯
Covering you in prayer and God's grace. Your boys are beautiful.
You are a very tough woman. I pray that the cancer journey is over for the rest of your life. Thanks for sharing your story🩷
I am praying for this beautiful lady.
Zykeisha!!!!! God Bless You. I am so angry that you weren't checked out thoroughly while you were pregnant. And then to hear that you weren't contacted for 30 days after the scan is outrageous!!! This is why everyone needs to be a pain in the a$$ to their Dr's. regarding their own health. So many people dropped the ball in your case. I hope you consider retaining a lawyer, and have them look into the treatment you received. You are a bright light, and a beautiful woman, but you should make sure no one is ever treated the same way you were treated. Sending you live and prayers for strength and peace ❤ stay strong, keep fighting!!
My God woman!! You have been through HELL here on earth!!! I had breast cancer last year, and felt so sorry for myself. But seeing your story is very inspiring and encouraging. God Bless and keep you- CANCER FREE!!!❤
I’m tearing up listening to you tell your story. You are gorgeous and your children are beautiful. My heart breaks for all you’ve been through at such a young age. I will be praying for you and your babies. May Our Lord Jesus Christ hold you in the palm of His hands.
You are a warrior. You need to write a book. You covered everything. You answered every question the viewer was thinking. Good bless. Not one word of complaint. I am honored to have watched your story.
What a strong, wise, loving woman. Thank you for sharing your story with us. God Bless you and yours❤
You’re an overcomer, your voice is filled with joy so I know God’s angels surrounds you. Continue confessing your healing, trusting God, advocating for yourself and sharing your story. You’re helping so many people. Be blessed my sister ❤❤❤
Look at those handsome boys! Godbless you and your children 😊
So she was begging all that time for diagnostic testing and appropriate diagnosing? Showed bloody pics, with detailed descriptions. Beyond ridiculous!
I will be praying for you and your children.
Hugs! I am so sorry it took so long for the doctors to figure your symptoms out. It really sounds like Malpractice. All that blood in the bathroom should have pointed towards your getting a colonoscopy to see what was possibly going on. I feel like you were gaslighted. Been there. The medical system is so hard to navigate.
Prayers for a full recovery.
Thank you for sharing your cancer journey with us. You are strong woman with a dedicated soul to God to know that he is the only one that could see you through. Your beautiful smile is what kept you going and others. Thank you for the encouragement and pray you are feeling better and doing well. God bless.💗💗🙏🙏
I just wish and hope to be diagnosed correctly 🙏🏼💙 It's horrible to be struggling with doctors that don't care or think you're like an alien with strange symptoms.
I hope to get the right diagnosis 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I lost my sister in 2019 from Uterine cancer. I pray that you remain cancer free
My breath is taken away by your beautiful spirit. You wear the name of our Lord & I know he walks with you through this trial. Dear Lord 🙏 Thank you for the wise physicians that continue to guide her. please give Zykeisha peace that passes our understanding, surround her with your angels. Praying for your complete healing that she will have an abundant life in you. I pray Zykeisha will cling to your healing power. Amen ❤
In JESUS mighty name AMEN🙏🏽
God bless this woman. She is such a beautiful spirit, and she deserved so much better. Thank goodness for the doctors that did right by her, when so, so many others failed her. Prayers for a joyful, cancer-free life from here on out.
My baby brother at 25 hadcto go through colon cancer and it was caught early he went through the radiation treatments for two years and beczme camcer free ever since he stays on top of his health ever since life is a journey for us all im glad that you ate doing fine now i hope and pray that you live to be inehundred to tell about your journey through life peace and blessings beyond measure Amen 🙏 ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story, Zykeshia.
💝💚💜🧡❤️💛💙💝
You are a bright light Zykeisha and we pray your light continues to shine for a very very long time. Thank you for sharing your cancer journey so others can be aware and should be advocates for themselves. Have a blessed life and keep that shining smile! ❤
Your video came on my feed and I'm so glad I got to "meet" you. You are a phenomenal young woman and I am in awe of your strength. God is in control and your story has helped many I feel it. Keep your faith and always give God the glory because he is in control. I am praying for you and your beautiful sons. Give it all to God and allow him to lead you. Oh yes God is so good. He can't fail, He can't lie because HE is not a man. I love you in Christ my daughter.
I prey a healing over your entire body in the Mighty name of Jesus
Seems like a sweetheart… so pretty. I pray she’ll be the miracle patient. ❤