I also had adrenicortical carcinoma that was diagnosed in Dec. 2001 after months of testing. This is a very rare cancer and they don't have the tests for it like they do for other more common cancers. At the time there was no chemo or radiation that worked. Only surgery. It's good to hear they have done more research. I'm glad to say I am 22 years cancer free. Kudos to my surgeon and team at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
It's not an explosion. They always happened, but we just didn't hear about them. The internet plus people being willing to tell their stories, is why it seems suddenly common.
@@pm2886 Not true, according to our Swedish top oncological pathologist who has been working in this area for over 20 years with more than 20,000 autopsies under her belt. According to her, since the roll out of the clot shots in 2020, TURBO cancers have skyrocketed. especially in younger and younger victims.
I’m so sad cancer showed up in your life, I’m also sorry the healthcare system failed you. We just loss our health insurance a week before my husband was diagnosed with cancer. We had to walk out of the place that we thought would take care of him 😢 Prayers up for you & everyone fighting cancer 🙏🏽🥹🫶🏽
Wow! You already have one of the best anecdotes for your condition: a strong reservoir of positive attitude! Don't let it run out. It's your best ally! And kudos to you for educating yourself and becoming your own advocate. All of which is a strong testimony that there "ain't no victims in Texas!"
Come get sick in the USA. Then you can feel the monetary drain on our citizens. People spenc their entire life savings only to die and leave huge medical bills.
There are factors to consider. If the doctor was employed by a medical center they cannot offer free care that would be at their emp!oyer's expense. Then also II s they are paying out of pocket and might not be able to continue to do so, that can also be an issue.
That’s like the Good Samaritan driving past a car accident he just witnessed. Money is everything which may be why we’re such a selfish nation now. And I’m not just talking about the Drs but Hospitals too! If I ever, God forbid, get cancer I’m pretty sure I’ll just have to die because even with insurance the insurance companies refuse care
Cancer has been around so long. But now it seems new rare types are appearing. It has been said cancer takes 10 to 40 years to develop in the body. Healing energy your way ❤ thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤
If anyone finds themsleves in a position without health insurance and in desperate need of treatment, please come to Türkiye. I'm an American living in Türkiye and the private hospitals are excellent, the care is such high quality. I had surgery here a few months ago. You can get treated asap, no wait, no questions asked, and you just pay minimal out of pocket.. other countries healthcare systems aren't like US.. ❤❤❤
Thank you! Yes, here in the States, unless one can get Medicaid or is over 65 and on Medicare (that’s me, but I still have to pay for supplemental health insurance), or have enough money to buy insurance, one is up that creek. It’s disgusting. We should have the kind of healthcare people have in France, Scandinavia, Germany - and Türkiye. We’re so backward here.
Hi Ashley, I just wanted to thank you so very much for sharing your story. I am a cancer survivor, now in stage 4, too, and your story is very therapeutic, as well as very informative. I wish you the very best and thank you again.❤
My friend developed cardiomyopathy and very high blood pressure. She only found out that she had a tumor when she had a CT for an intestinal infection. After surgery, her heart and blood pressure returned to normal. Best wishes for good health.
My God you poor creature!!!!!💔💔💔 So much suffering!!! I'm glad you were able to get insurance!!! That's helpful. But yikes, you've been through a lot!!!! Poor girl😢 I don't have insurance so am pretty resigned to just dying at home from whatever finally takes me down.
Sadly that isn’t a great solution either. From what I have seen that causes a lot “waiting your turn.” It also causes certain treatment to not be available. You are correct, this needs to be fixed! Healthcare is broken! She had to wait a month. That is beyond sad. How is this ok? Every single person should have access to healthcare no matter what.
I left the US to live in a country with socialized medicine. It's fantastic Sadly, everything in the US is designed for Capitalists and not middle class Americans.
I'm shocked she got offered any insurance at all. They're really sticklers for not offering coverage for any pre-existing conditions. On top of that, something that's so crazy expensive to treat. Sadly, the bottom line with everything is money. Real compassion and caring seems to only go with a fat wallet.
@@commonsense6967 And that is facts.. My brother in-law who lives in France and had a bad tooth was told it would take 2 months for him to get into a Dentist but if he couldn’t wait he could see a Veterinary who specializes in horse teeth removal .. Horses are a very good source of meat for the French but they have to maintain their health….
Technology wasn't on our side in this video! We did everything we could to fix the audio issues. We still thought Ashley's video was incredibly powerful, so we decided to post it even with the crackles. We apologize!
This is why Texas needs Obamacare for folks who aren’t low income to qualify for Medicaid. And not every provider takes Medicaid bc it doesn’t pay as well as a PPO.
My daughter had adrenaline pheochromocytome in the heart envelope .... it took 4 years to find it .... she didn't have insurance and the canadian government never helped her .... i send you love and light from canada .... my niece has the same as you stage 4 too
Americans don't take care of themselves well enough for universal Healthcare coverage. 66% are overweight, 40% obese, over 50% are pre-diabetic, and the list goes on and on. The medications alone would bankrupt this country, hell they already are. Healthcare costs the government more money then the military currently, and it's only growing every year. It's unsustainable and the cracks are beginning to show, increased wait times, more misdiagnosis, worse care, doctor shortages, ect.
I'm so sorry you had to deal with this in a barbaric healthcare system. It's truly inconceivable that at the worst moment of your life, you have to think about money 😢 Do you not have public hospitals there?
I am in remission from Cushing's disease due to a pituitary tumor. Fortunately pituitary tumors are rarely malignant, but the disease caused by the tumors is the same. Along with the side effects and many of the treatments. Alot of us with pituitary tumors end up having to get our adrenal glands removed if it comes back or pituitary surgery is unsuccessful. Your high blood pressure is most likely a side effect of the tumor if it's actively producing cortisol, the hydrocortisone can cause it as well. Hydrocortisone is a balancing act. Too little and you feel like death. Too much, and you get the horrible side effects. Word of advice: if you have to inject your solu cortef, after you draw up your dose, twist off the needle of the syringe and put a new one on from an unused syringe. When you push the needle through the rubber stopper it gets dull. Replacing the needle makes it hurt alot less.
This is terrible you poor thing. Your story makes me grateful for our NHS …it’s not perfect but in the uk you would have been biopsied tested and treated without having insurance
Not true at all! Everyone in the UK has to wait for manymonths before getting to a specialist, getting a proper diagnosis, getting biopsied, etc. Treatment doesn't start at all for many over there!
All the USA is Show me your money. My BIL is a surgeon and he is rich beyond belief! The US health care system is BAD! That is why people have to do videos and begin some online charities because they must beg for money to get medical care. THAT is flawed. At times people with these rare cancers are fighting with insurance companies when they feel like hell and broke. I have no idea of why there are all these rare cancers in young people. This woman needed IMMEDIATE HELP for this horrible cancer. It is very very very serious. This poor woman is a warrior. Red Devil is cruel. It can tear the heart muscle apart.
We apologize for the audio issues in this video! Technology wasn’t on our side, and we tried everything we could to fix it. We felt Ashley’s story was still incredibly powerful, so we decided to publish it with the best intentions. Thank you for your understanding 🤍🫶
It’s enraging that in our very rich country, we don’t have what almost all other developed countries have: “universal” health care. No one should have to wait for treatment of a cancer until insurance kicked in. 😡
@@ciuffoarancione8929oh ok that bites. Sorry I'm in the same boat and it's frustrating to say the least. Been sick for almost 4 years come January. Only the last 2 have been getting worse and still no answers. On disability and waiting for answer on permanent disability. Been getting more weak and more tired the last 3 months. Yes I had 3 vaccines and it seems the 3rd one really set everything off for me. My brother and mother have been officially recognized as being vaccine injured in the states. Permanent disability for both. Only I don't live there and the country I live in seems to have a record for ignoring patients and not giving a correct diagnosis because they rely on concrete black and white evidence despite obvious symptoms saying otherwise and discrepancies on bloedtest and scans ignored in my case.
Pathetic. This would never happen in Canada. Imagine being sent home cause you don't have insurance. That's the problems with the US- money is more important then people. Oh, and the armed forces!!
I also had adrenicortical carcinoma that was diagnosed in Dec. 2001 after months of testing. This is a very rare cancer and they don't have the tests for it like they do for other more common cancers. At the time there was no chemo or radiation that worked. Only surgery. It's good to hear they have done more research. I'm glad to say I am 22 years cancer free. Kudos to my surgeon and team at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Not having insurance is devastating.
This explosion of super rare cancers cannot be ignored‼️
I’ll say it… COVID MRNA VACCINE
Yes, alot coming after the mRNA COVID VACCINE TOO, SO SAD
It's not an explosion. They always happened, but we just didn't hear about them. The internet plus people being willing to tell their stories, is why it seems suddenly common.
@@pm2886 Not true, according to our Swedish top oncological pathologist who has been working in this area for over 20 years with more than 20,000 autopsies under her belt. According to her, since the roll out of the clot shots in 2020, TURBO cancers have skyrocketed. especially in younger and younger victims.
What's your explanation?
I’m so sad cancer showed up in your life, I’m also sorry the healthcare system failed you. We just loss our health insurance a week before my husband was diagnosed with cancer. We had to walk out of the place that we thought would take care of him 😢
Prayers up for you & everyone fighting cancer 🙏🏽🥹🫶🏽
Wow! You already have one of the best anecdotes for your condition: a strong reservoir of positive attitude! Don't let it run out. It's your best ally! And kudos to you for educating yourself and becoming your own advocate. All of which is a strong testimony that there "ain't no victims in Texas!"
Bless you for posting this b/c the comments are already a mess. From my corner of the world, i really appreciate this video.
Come get sick in the USA. Then you can feel the monetary drain on our citizens. People spenc their entire life savings only to die and leave huge medical bills.
I wish you all the best. May God bless AND heal you. Much love to you.
God Bless you!
The oncologist said that it was unethical to treat you without insurance?! WTF is that?! It's UNETHICAL to NOT treat you.
There are factors to consider. If the doctor was employed by a medical center they cannot offer free care that would be at their emp!oyer's expense. Then also II s they are paying out of pocket and might not be able to continue to do so, that can also be an issue.
That was just a different way of saying sorry but I have to get paid and I don't treat for free
Dr's won't treat you without payment .Hospitals have charity care but that doesn't cover the dr.
That’s like the Good Samaritan driving past a car accident he just witnessed. Money is everything which may be why we’re such a selfish nation now. And I’m not just talking about the Drs but Hospitals too! If I ever, God forbid, get cancer I’m pretty sure I’ll just have to die because even with insurance the insurance companies refuse care
@@JDS-wk4gzI guess YOU work "for free"?
Cancer has been around so long. But now it seems new rare types are appearing. It has been said cancer takes 10 to 40 years to develop in the body. Healing energy your way ❤ thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤
Wishing you the best out of a bad situation 😘
If anyone finds themsleves in a position without health insurance and in desperate need of treatment, please come to Türkiye. I'm an American living in Türkiye and the private hospitals are excellent, the care is such high quality. I had surgery here a few months ago. You can get treated asap, no wait, no questions asked, and you just pay minimal out of pocket.. other countries healthcare systems aren't like US.. ❤❤❤
Thank you! Yes, here in the States, unless one can get Medicaid or is over 65 and on Medicare (that’s me, but I still have to pay for supplemental health insurance), or have enough money to buy insurance, one is up that creek. It’s disgusting. We should have the kind of healthcare people have in France, Scandinavia, Germany - and Türkiye. We’re so backward here.
Please take care of yourself
You're a strong woman
Thanks for sharing
I'm wishing you the best. You are a strong woman from what I can tell. God bless you.
Thank you for sharing your story. I’ll be keeping you in prayers 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Hi Ashley, I just wanted to thank you so very much for sharing your story. I am a cancer survivor, now in stage 4, too, and your story is very therapeutic, as well as very informative. I wish you the very best and thank you again.❤
Love you, Ashley! Thank you so much for sharing your story and spreading awareness. This was amazing to watch and I am so grateful to know you.
My friend developed cardiomyopathy and very high blood pressure. She only found out that she had a tumor when she had a CT for an intestinal infection. After surgery, her heart and blood pressure returned to normal. Best wishes for good health.
Hope you are recovering well. Love and Blessings to you ❤️
My God you poor creature!!!!!💔💔💔 So much suffering!!! I'm glad you were able to get insurance!!! That's helpful. But yikes, you've been through a lot!!!! Poor girl😢 I don't have insurance so am pretty resigned to just dying at home from whatever finally takes me down.
Yeah, thatmakes sense. (SMH!)
Just wait until something does happen, your survival instinct will kick in. Get insurance figured out now, or you'll feel regret!
How do you get insurance when your diagnosed with cancer unless it was still in the enrollment period?
MEDICAID, if you qualify, and are too young tohave Medicare yet.
Thanks Ashley for sharing your cancer journey. God bless you.
Sadly that isn’t a great solution either. From what I have seen that causes a lot “waiting your turn.” It also causes certain treatment to not be available. You are correct, this needs to be fixed! Healthcare is broken! She had to wait a month. That is beyond sad. How is this ok? Every single person should have access to healthcare no matter what.
I left the US to live in a country with socialized medicine. It's fantastic
Sadly, everything in the US is designed for Capitalists and not middle class Americans.
@@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426Don't get cancer in a country with socialized medicine! Most will wait many months for treatment there!😂
@@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426 It's more complicated than that-and for a myriad of reasons.
Thank you Ashley. I’m shocked it took a month for your insurance company to authorize coverage.
I'm shocked she got offered any insurance at all. They're really sticklers for not offering coverage for any pre-existing conditions. On top of that, something that's so crazy expensive to treat. Sadly, the bottom line with everything is money. Real compassion and caring seems to only go with a fat wallet.
. I was thinking that . She may have qualified for medicaid possibly or she was still in the enrollment period for the ACA.
@@JDS-wk4gzExactly. And she got seen much faster than she would've gotten treated in a country with socialized medicine.
@@commonsense6967
And that is facts.. My brother in-law who lives in France and had a bad tooth was told it would take 2 months for him to get into a Dentist but if he couldn’t wait he could
see a Veterinary who specializes in horse teeth removal .. Horses are a very good source of meat for the French but they have to maintain their health….
@@JDS-wk4gzNonsense. Cancer is treated urgently in my free healthcare nation. Always.
Wish you could fix the crackle sound in the video
Technology wasn't on our side in this video! We did everything we could to fix the audio issues. We still thought Ashley's video was incredibly powerful, so we decided to post it even with the crackles. We apologize!
So sorry 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🙏🌹🌹 sneaky cancer
The doctor actually said he didn’t think it was ethical to treat you without insurance. Wow. That is just wrong on every level
This is why Texas needs Obamacare for folks who aren’t low income to qualify for Medicaid. And not every provider takes Medicaid bc it doesn’t pay as well as a PPO.
My daughter had adrenaline pheochromocytome in the heart envelope .... it took 4 years to find it .... she didn't have insurance and the canadian government never helped her .... i send you love and light from canada .... my niece has the same as you stage 4 too
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Im so sorry for you and your daughter Suzanne. God be with you both.
The same cancer that killed the sister of Honey Boo-Boo. She was 29
My Stepdad too.
@@fixinfkinsandwiches6183I am so sorry. I lost my sis to a rare sarcoma. It hurts the heart forever.
I can not believe they didn't treat you immediately....DISGUSTING SYSTEM...❤
The US should have universal health insurance coverage like Taiwan and other forward thinking countries.
You are nuts
Americans don't take care of themselves well enough for universal Healthcare coverage. 66% are overweight, 40% obese, over 50% are pre-diabetic, and the list goes on and on. The medications alone would bankrupt this country, hell they already are. Healthcare costs the government more money then the military currently, and it's only growing every year. It's unsustainable and the cracks are beginning to show, increased wait times, more misdiagnosis, worse care, doctor shortages, ect.
I pay enough insurance for myself , I agree with @ levansegnaro4637.
Should could have purchased obamacare which at her age and subsidies would be reasonable.
Taiwan will have no insurance either after China takes over that "forward-looking country".
I'm so sorry you had to deal with this in a barbaric healthcare system. It's truly inconceivable that at the worst moment of your life, you have to think about money 😢
Do you not have public hospitals there?
I am in remission from Cushing's disease due to a pituitary tumor. Fortunately pituitary tumors are rarely malignant, but the disease caused by the tumors is the same. Along with the side effects and many of the treatments. Alot of us with pituitary tumors end up having to get our adrenal glands removed if it comes back or pituitary surgery is unsuccessful.
Your high blood pressure is most likely a side effect of the tumor if it's actively producing cortisol, the hydrocortisone can cause it as well. Hydrocortisone is a balancing act. Too little and you feel like death. Too much, and you get the horrible side effects.
Word of advice: if you have to inject your solu cortef, after you draw up your dose, twist off the needle of the syringe and put a new one on from an unused syringe. When you push the needle through the rubber stopper it gets dull. Replacing the needle makes it hurt alot less.
Vaxed are being diagnosed with the turbo
How many did u get?
Soo sorry. 😢😢😢
Ashley I’ve just began your video. You look just like actress Sandy Duncan “Peter Pan”
This is terrible you poor thing. Your story makes me grateful for our NHS …it’s not perfect but in the uk you would have been biopsied tested and treated without having insurance
Not true at all! Everyone in the UK has to wait for manymonths before getting to a specialist, getting a proper diagnosis, getting biopsied, etc. Treatment doesn't start at all for many over there!
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All the USA is Show me your money. My BIL is a surgeon and he is rich beyond belief! The US health care system is BAD! That is why people have to do videos and begin some online charities because they must beg for money to get medical care. THAT is flawed. At times people with these rare cancers are fighting with insurance companies when they feel like hell and broke. I have no idea of why there are all these rare cancers in young people. This woman needed IMMEDIATE HELP for this horrible cancer. It is very very very serious. This poor woman is a warrior. Red Devil is cruel. It can tear the heart muscle apart.
Can’t listen because of bad audio.
Me too
@@marya.kinslersame here :(
We apologize for the audio issues in this video! Technology wasn’t on our side, and we tried everything we could to fix it. We felt Ashley’s story was still incredibly powerful, so we decided to publish it with the best intentions. Thank you for your understanding 🤍🫶
It’s worth hearing so quit complaining and listen.
Put it at 2x speed and wear headphones. It's still rough, but it's improved.
It’s enraging that in our very rich country, we don’t have what almost all other developed countries have: “universal” health care. No one should have to wait for treatment of a cancer until insurance kicked in. 😡
Why don’t you put your hand exactly where your pain was to show to us?
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First syntoms some months after anticovid jabs? I am injured from 2nd dose of pfizer.. Too many turbo cancers from 2021 on... Doctors know all...
Surprised your comment stayed up!
@@Zoleankico4267 mee too... Soon will be erased... All my comments about jabs are erased....truth is not admitted in this rotten world
elaborate please❤
@@stirlingrae2465 i have written something... I can't see my comment... RUclips erase some comments...no one has to talk or write against jabs...
@@ciuffoarancione8929oh ok that bites. Sorry I'm in the same boat and it's frustrating to say the least. Been sick for almost 4 years come January. Only the last 2 have been getting worse and still no answers. On disability and waiting for answer on permanent disability. Been getting more weak and more tired the last 3 months. Yes I had 3 vaccines and it seems the 3rd one really set everything off for me. My brother and mother have been officially recognized as being vaccine injured in the states. Permanent disability for both. Only I don't live there and the country I live in seems to have a record for ignoring patients and not giving a correct diagnosis because they rely on concrete black and white evidence despite obvious symptoms saying otherwise and discrepancies on bloedtest and scans ignored in my case.
🙏❤️🙏❤️🩹🙏
Did you get the jabby?
Dont ask the nurse , she dont know
This channel is a great celebration of the covid vaccine
Pathetic. This would never happen in Canada. Imagine being sent home cause you don't have insurance. That's the problems with the US- money is more important then people. Oh, and the armed forces!!
Canada has plenty of issues of it's own.
no, they just euthanize you!