I Had No Symptoms When I Was Diagnosed With a Terminal Cancer | Cherylinn’s Lymphoma Story

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • Full story & transcript → www.thepatientstory.com/cance...
    Cherylinn's Video Series:
    1) I Had No Symptoms When I Was Diagnosed With a Terminal Cancer: This Video
    2) I Don't Want to Give Up Because I Have Cancer so I Earned 3 Degrees: • I Don't Want to Give U...
    After a freak accident sent Cherylinn N. to the hospital, she was told to see a primary care doctor. She went to the doctor, even though she wasn’t experiencing any symptoms, and was then diagnosed with stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and was told it was terminal. That was in 2005. In this story, she talks about how she made the choice to fight and how she remained positive through chemotherapy and relapses.
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    Contents of this video:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:51 - How did you find out you had cancer?
    06:24 - How did you break the news to your children?
    07:55 - When did you find out it was mantle cell lymphoma?
    10:21 - What were the side effects from the R-CHOP?
    13:41 - Going into remission
    15:06 - Relapse and treatment
    18:26 - Choosing treatment options
    23:35 - Remaining positive through relapse
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Komentáře • 133

  • @ThePatientStory
    @ThePatientStory  Před rokem +11

    What were your symptoms before getting a cancer diagnosis? Leave us a comment below 👇

    • @geneinebakermarriott4164
      @geneinebakermarriott4164 Před rokem +3

      5⁵p5

    • @cherylinn53
      @cherylinn53 Před rokem +5

      Originally, I had no symptoms other than being tired, as I mention it wasn't until I was attacked by the dog (German Shephard) and was seen by a doctor

    • @paulagilland7366
      @paulagilland7366 Před rokem +4

      Thank you for the inspiration

    • @christineanderson487
      @christineanderson487 Před rokem +7

      i had a lump in my left breast and it felt heavy like it was full of milk. Also, my breasts would itch and i would get rashes on my chest. then when i would wash my hair in the shower. I would get out of breathe shampooing my hair.i found out it was cancer stage 2 IDC at 58yrs old. Im scheduled for surgery but im not doing chemo. Im a big baby and would die going threw chemo. I will be changing my diet, exercising and hope it does not return.If it does im going on hospice. Im not afraid to die im afraid of pain n suffering

    • @latasha3472
      @latasha3472 Před rokem +4

      Vomiting, diarrhea, extreme fatigue, abdomen pain . Couldn’t drink water without throwing up

  • @anneofcleveswithinternet
    @anneofcleveswithinternet Před rokem +69

    My fiance is fighting stage 4 lung cancer, watching these videos as a loved one, gives me strength to support him in his journey

    • @stormywind
      @stormywind Před rokem +4

      my fiancé is battling brain cancer and he has been hospitalized for four months and he is waiting for his death, he was a healthy person and never went to the doctor before

    • @evabrechtel4321
      @evabrechtel4321 Před rokem +3

      Prayers for both of you.

    • @c.c.6930
      @c.c.6930 Před rokem +4

      @@stormywind I am so sorry...sending warm and affectionate vibes..

    • @c.c.6930
      @c.c.6930 Před rokem +4

      I am so sorry..Stay strong, get support, enjoy what little things you can...

    • @stormywind
      @stormywind Před rokem +8

      @@c.c.6930 thank you very much for your sympathy, unfortunately my fiancé passed away after three months battling brain cancer and my world is turned upside down.may God bless his soul,🙏🏽🙏🏽😥😭😥....

  • @marychampagne3483
    @marychampagne3483 Před rokem +32

    I'm fighting cancer, so thank you for your courage

  • @sugandhadogra1781
    @sugandhadogra1781 Před rokem +38

    I am fighting GERD and mental disorders like anxiety, depression n when I watch all this I feel so so small. Thank you for such inspirational stories.

    • @kimtonearts
      @kimtonearts Před rokem +5

      GERD can lead to esophageal cancer if not resolved by a compitent holistic or Gastroenterologist.... But it can be caused by two or three different factors, so first they have to isolate the kind of culprit causing the GERD. The most difficult is if it's a sliding hiatal hernia. They might as well call it "a hiding hiatal hernia".... Because that's what it does when you're not eating it goes back into place and hides. And it won't show up on their typical endoscopy. GERD will also deteriorate the enamel on your teeth causing a lot of cavities and teeth fragility. So get it fixed. Taking a Pepcid or Zertex is only a short-term solution because if you take that a long time it'll give you kidney problems. Get better soon. 🙂👍

    • @sugandhadogra1781
      @sugandhadogra1781 Před rokem +3

      @@kimtonearts yes I am aware of it n dat is why I also practice yoga and ayurveda :)

    • @adyarym
      @adyarym Před rokem +4

      Hi! Try to check if you are sensible to gluten because that could be a symptom. I am not saying it is, just that It could be and if it is, then you should take measures to keep gluten away because it is insidious, a problem maker and could damage any organ and, or, system in the body. It could make you suffer from lupus, cancer and other immunological diseases and could take a toll too on your teeth, gums, skin, sight, hair, bones, Neurological system etc... It is something to take seriously. IF you are sensitive, once you get control of the problem by not consuming gluten you would be feeling a huge difference. It takes time and a lot of attention to not get confused with food. Unless the product is natural or says: gluten free, you should consider that it has gluten. By the way, when we are sensitive to gluten we could suffer from anxiety or depression just because that sensitivity is there. If you are not sensitive or allergic to gluten do not stop consuming gluten altogether because that then could cause an allergy in you. If you want to take distance from gluten anyway, just consume less. Good luck and get well soon!

  • @Daisy-tl2lh
    @Daisy-tl2lh Před rokem +5

    Lump in my neck tiredness itching feeling generally grotty turned out to be papilliary thyroid cancer, 7 years ago after treatment I am doing alright

  • @emmainjapan
    @emmainjapan Před rokem +37

    Cherylinn's story is super encouraging and inspiring and informative. She lays out both her thinking and her actions that have brought her through 15+ years of working, mothering her kids, and personally growing while coping with a very serious cancer. Good for her, and helpful for us. Wishing her well.

  • @sandranelson5979
    @sandranelson5979 Před rokem +11

    Pretty lady. So sorry she's gone through so much.

  • @deborahdore7487
    @deborahdore7487 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I was called in for a trial that did first mammograms of women in their late 40's. Of 100 women who were called back for a second check, I was⁵😢 one who had cancer. My other breast had pre-cancer. With a 10mm X 12mm lesion, I was lucky? However, post a double mastectomy surgery, pathology showed 😊 a 44mm lesion close to the chest wall. I had no symptoms and no history. I've been in remission for 5yrs 6months.
    My older sister had her first scan at 52yrs. She was clear, but if my first scan was at 52, I would have been stage 4 for certain. I had a rare cancer that grew in lines, not lumps. I would never have known I had cancer. Also, chemotherapy would not have helped me. So I just had extensive radiation and then 4-monthly check ups.
    In June, I got the all clear.

  • @dragonwithagirltattoo598
    @dragonwithagirltattoo598 Před rokem +14

    She’s such a strong woman. My heart goes out to her. I wish she didn’t have to go thru so much but she does it with such grace and such a good attitude. I wish her so many more years to enjoy her children and job. I don’t idolize celebrities but I do idolize strong, real people like her. Wow.

  • @chadhiggins9944
    @chadhiggins9944 Před rokem +7

    I love that expiration date story.

  • @nonyabiness4023
    @nonyabiness4023 Před rokem +5

    I’ve been fighting triple negative breast cancer for the 2nd time! Blessings to you dear! You are an inspiration!!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽💚🌷

  • @c.c.6930
    @c.c.6930 Před rokem +10

    Thanks Cherylinn and Stephanie, this was so inspiring. Cherylinn , you are an admirable woman..

  • @davidholiday4494
    @davidholiday4494 Před rokem +4

    You are wonderful for being so honest and open about your situation. Thank you!!!

  • @marina_m11
    @marina_m11 Před rokem +17

    Thank you Cherylinn for sharing your amazing story and positive perspective! I know you are helping many and that with Stephanie's excellent video you will be able to help many more!

  • @sheilarobbins2604
    @sheilarobbins2604 Před rokem +11

    Wow, what a great outlook on life, sending positive vibes to you ! 💕

  • @angsorg4624
    @angsorg4624 Před rokem +2

    Smart lady followed her instincts at times.

  • @biomanization
    @biomanization Před rokem +7

    Thank you. Beautiful story. It helped me a lot

  • @jillsy8382
    @jillsy8382 Před rokem +5

    What a brave lady. Thank you for sharing your experience Cherylinn, I hope you are doing well.

  • @chadhiggins9944
    @chadhiggins9944 Před rokem +17

    Stephanie, I know I have said this before but you are SO GOOD at what you do. These stories are so powerful and your work is extremely meaningful. Keep up the amazing work! It's very hard to do something important and meaningful in life but you somehow found a way. You're so great Stephanie! Much love!

    • @OscarsMama
      @OscarsMama Před rokem +1

      Are you kidding??? I've never seen such an annoying reporter. Her questions were pointless

    • @chadhiggins9944
      @chadhiggins9944 Před rokem +2

      @@OscarsMamaYou got a video of you doing an interview that I can watch? I'm sure it's so much better than anything anyone has ever done.

  • @keithmarshall8478
    @keithmarshall8478 Před rokem +5

    Hello my friend I was diagnosed with low grade non hodgkins lymphoma in December 2018 I started my chemo in January 2019 and I got 8 lots of chemo every 3 weeks apart then i had to have two years of maintenance treatment, I'm one year now without treatment, it was stage four non hodgkins lymphoma, lots of love from Scotland

  • @ertiebassy3612
    @ertiebassy3612 Před rokem +2

    So much good advice you give us in this video! Thanks so much!

  • @julesj5853
    @julesj5853 Před rokem +4

    Always get a second and third opinion on diagnoses like this!

  • @purpleviolet2058
    @purpleviolet2058 Před rokem

    What an inspiring story!💜Wishing you all the best🙏

  • @Apple-xt4vp
    @Apple-xt4vp Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing your story ❤

  • @29sagittarius51
    @29sagittarius51 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your story Cherylinn❤

  • @normezmoi
    @normezmoi Před rokem +2

    Mantel cell lyphoma was 9 months life expectancy at the time all stages (when she was diagnosed).

  • @wanda18221
    @wanda18221 Před rokem +2

    God bless you Cherylinn 🌸

  • @marywyrick4520
    @marywyrick4520 Před rokem +5

    I have Mantle Cell Lymphoma and also ovarian cancer.
    I'm about to be healed of ovarian and Mantle Cell is treatable. I have no symptoms and it's so low its not stage able.

  • @elizabethconroy7665
    @elizabethconroy7665 Před rokem +6

    Stephanie
    Thanks so much for all these Patient Stories
    It’s so informative and helpful
    What got you interested in this line of work in the first place
    Hugs

  • @elizabethconroy7665
    @elizabethconroy7665 Před rokem +5

    Thanks for sharing,Cherylinn
    What a truly wonderful Lady you are
    Love your Partner
    Hugs from Amman Jordan 🇯🇴 The Middle Eastb

  • @GalacticTr4veller
    @GalacticTr4veller Před rokem +4

    What an inspiring story :) it's awesome to hear!

  • @chellyw63
    @chellyw63 Před rokem +2

    My husband was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma in 2014, had chemotherapy, then had to have auto stem cell transplant, that gave him 2 years remission; then he was put on ibrutinib medication which gave him a great remission, he was doing so very well, however he also had copd and he contracted covid and sadly he passed just under a year ago, 10 days before Christmas 2021 of covid

    • @godschild3640
      @godschild3640 Před rokem

      @@geecruz2015 I HAD CORONAVIRUS AND STAGE 4 lung cancer. Almost died. I’m sorry for everything your going though

  • @berylmaynard4103
    @berylmaynard4103 Před rokem +9

    Keep smiling You have a lovely dog! All the very best

  • @paulinemuirhead4604
    @paulinemuirhead4604 Před rokem +1

    This is 1 journey that nobody wants be on I going cancer myself it's so hard physically and emotionally hate cancer

  • @avarose316
    @avarose316 Před rokem +8

    Cherylinn thank you for sharing your inspirational journey.. God has blessed you with wonderful Drs that have worked to help you with finding new treatments that have worked to keep you going… Unfortunately my friend wasn’t as fortunate , he like you didn’t have any real symptoms other than feeling tired.. But he was working extra hrs because of the Holidays coming up plus he was saving up for a new Bowen arrow he loved to hunt.. It was around that time that he was just so exhausted he would take a nap as soon as he got home.. This was something he never did.. So we convinced him to go to his Dr before going hunting.. Long story short his blood work came back which lead to more testing of all sorts which confirmed Mantle he only lived about 6mos and that was someone who was in great health before this…

    • @cherylinn53
      @cherylinn53 Před rokem +2

      I'm so sorry to hear this and thank you for your kind words

  • @TLovetoDance012
    @TLovetoDance012 Před rokem +1

    God Bless you. You’re a strong lady! How would someone have stage 4 with no symptoms but a little fatigue? Stay strong!❤

  • @cherimerrill1627
    @cherimerrill1627 Před rokem +7

    ThankYou so much for your Story. My story is very similar to yours. At the moment, I'm healing from COVID-19, which I've had for 5 1/2 weeks. All treatment has stopped until I'm better.
    God Bless You and your family in your Cancer Journey.🙏

    • @ThePatientStory
      @ThePatientStory  Před rokem +4

      Cheri, thank you for watching. I am so sorry to hear what you’re going through - that’s awful! We will be thinking about you. Please let us know if there are any topics that would be helpful to you during your journey. ❤️

    • @kathleenking47
      @kathleenking47 Před rokem +1

      Have you tried ivermectin?

    • @cherylinn53
      @cherylinn53 Před rokem +1

      I hope you are feeling better now

  • @marcosta183
    @marcosta183 Před rokem +5

    These interview should be remade: the sound of Cherylin is bad and some parts should be even reduced for a better understanding of this story... I hope Cherylin is doing well.

  • @donnathomson4048
    @donnathomson4048 Před rokem +5

    Omg good luck with everything

  • @flxmkr
    @flxmkr Před rokem +15

    I have always been thin, so after a very embarrassing first experience with a mammogram and an angry tech who kept messing up (and blaming me), I decided “My breasts are practically flat! If there’s a lump, I will feel it! From now on, I’ll do my monthly self-exams in the shower; I’m sure I will feel any lumps well before any barbaric machine could!” And that’s exactly what I did for decades. Then a couple years ago, I began feeling sick, and I felt a left-axillary lump.
    Up until that point, all my doctors had begged me to get a mammogram and I denied every strong urge. But my GP managed to talk me into getting one. The techs were much kinder, and the room wasn’t as dark and dingy, as my first (and then, only) mammogram. But when the tech was looking at the scans, and couldn’t tell me what was on them, I could tell something wasn’t right. She turned white and began stuttering. She kept switching the words “if” and “when”…”when…if…when…if the doctor finds something, they will call you and may ask for a repeat scan or maybe a b-b-biopsy”. I said, “You see something, don’t you?” She said, “[sigh!] I’m not allowed to say…but keep your phone on at all times.”
    I finally saw the tumor on the screen, and it was huge. They removed it, and the biopsy showed it was benign.
    I never felt that lump! My breasts were practically flat, and the only outward manifestation was my left breast appeared visually larger than the right. The tech even commented on the difference in sizes before she took the scan. I never noticed the enlargement until she mentioned it. I did the entire soapy finger palp, and mirror check for dimples, nipple changes and rashes; I never noticed the size difference.
    Ladies!! Whatever lies you want to tell yourself, the mammogram is not our enemy…it’s breast cancer’s enemy. It may be embarrassing, you may get a tech that is very inhumane, but regardless of any mammogram horror stories you have heard or experienced, the stories of cancer are much much worse. The mammogram machine has never claimed a life. Let the demon machine discover or rule out cancer, so you can move on with your lives. Because without the machine-wicked as it seems- you may never know you have breast cancer until it’s too late.
    ps Before I am corrected about Cherylinn’s diagnosis, I am aware she did not have breast cancer, but rather, Mantle Cell Lymphoma. But I still believe this needs to be said. And kudos, Cherylinn, for keeping your GP follow up on the dog bite. I doubt I would’ve even gone to the ER, unless it needed stitches (which they don’t do for dog bites, anyway). My outlook would’ve been bleak, under those circumstances.

    • @c.c.6930
      @c.c.6930 Před rokem +2

      Great post! Live saving for sure...Thanks for taking the time!💕

    • @chadhiggins9944
      @chadhiggins9944 Před rokem +1

      Thank for you sharing that. That is a really useful anecdote.

    • @cherylinn53
      @cherylinn53 Před rokem +1

      Thank you for sharing and I had a mammogram last week and I ask the tech because I do have large breast and asked how hard it for small breast, and she is said that it is hard and that she has very small breast and the tech told her it was hard, and he didn't know that's what she does for a living, and she understood but he was patient with her, and it helped her. Yes please go get checked no matter what size and this goes for men too!

  • @jeepin123
    @jeepin123 Před rokem +20

    When you see kids with cancer you realize you have no right to complain about anything ever again. We all accept the fact that death comes for us all but when children are stricken with cancer it's something entirely different.

  • @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting

    This just happened to my 80 year old Mum, she had a fall took to hospital, msr scans blood tests xrays showed she had stage 4 cancer, she was discharged from hospital saying she is medically fit, BUT she can not go home we had to put her in a care home that is costing £1000 a WEEK even though she owns her own home with no stairs etc, i offered to go live with her they said no it is ridiculous. As they said it will spread to her brain, she is having no medication just the odd paracetamol , how can a stage 4 cancer patient be medically fit to be discharged from hospital? my poor mum is scared and keeps asking how long she got left etc, she has no symptons other than she had a fall and lay all night on the floor??

    • @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting
      @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting Před rokem +3

      Just to add it is advanced cancer spreading throughout her body, they said be too invasive to find the source and without knowing the source can not treat it

    • @tourbillon13
      @tourbillon13 Před rokem +5

      SECOND OPINION!!!
      They are writing your Mama off because of her age...😡
      It's inhumane. If your Mama has the fight in her, then she deserves Treatment just as much as the next person.
      Take her home 🏠 to where she feels most comfortable if you can stay with her...
      Bloody drs think we are property. Cherilyn is so fortunate to have caring Oncologists.
      I am sending you and your Mama and Family strength and healing vibes
      ✨✨✨
      Remember... NO EXPIRATION DATE!
      God bless my heart is with you all ❤️

    • @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting
      @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting Před rokem +1

      @@tourbillon13 Thank you, they will not let me take her home, they say i am not a nurse

    • @jojo683
      @jojo683 Před rokem +4

      Sorry to hear all this. If she's terminal and isn't being gave pain medication then why does it matter if you're a nurse? What are they doing you can't? Maybe that would clear up the confusion if you had that information. If you want to bring her home typically you just sign out a patient and they come home to die. if pain management is required you can get home hospice care in some area's. Good luck to you! Home is where mom is enjoy every moment no matter where she's at. Big hugs to you ❤

    • @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting
      @jackiesmithsmetaldetecting Před rokem +1

      @@jojo683 Thank you , we can not understand it either, she is paying £1000 a week to stay in a care home plus still keeping her home. Big hugs to you too x

  • @CupCake-sc9eb
    @CupCake-sc9eb Před 10 měsíci +1

    I dont know why i am looking at these videos ,i have worst cancer phobia and none im my family had cancer .I am literaly so afraid of it ,can you tell me how can you do check ups,like can you check your whole body for it?

  • @darrellhicks360
    @darrellhicks360 Před měsícem

    Sweetie, Paper plates! No more dishes in the sink (ever). 😂😂😂

  • @darrellhicks360
    @darrellhicks360 Před měsícem

    Bowing 🙇 …. fighting two (2) at the same time. 😊

  • @runwithaxx8663
    @runwithaxx8663 Před 2 měsíci

    Im worried I have Shortness of breath, nosebleeds, itchieness, dizziness, huge lymph nodes, and I'm worried

  • @dennaspradlin9777
    @dennaspradlin9777 Před rokem +5

    2022 new cancer fighting medications
    Doctors won't tell their patients
    For lung cancer and breast cancer and colon cancer

  • @donnamartin9825
    @donnamartin9825 Před rokem +29

    Why are so many patients being diagnosed with stage 4 cancers?? Making you just wonder what is going on?

    • @lilacspring2556
      @lilacspring2556 Před rokem +4

      Lockdown is partly to blame

    • @marywyrick4520
      @marywyrick4520 Před rokem +20

      It's the jab

    • @milliemouse6525
      @milliemouse6525 Před rokem +29

      @@marywyrick4520 please this woman was diagnosed 15 years ago. Other people who are diagnosed at stage 4 have had ignorant obstinate doctors who tell patients their pains and worries are all in their head until they collapse and are finally diagnosed by someone in the er.

    • @11plus3
      @11plus3 Před rokem +4

      The jab is doing the job they intend it to

    • @Iwoasasaned
      @Iwoasasaned Před rokem +8

      It’s most time either that the cancer doesn’t cause symptoms or doctors that don’t take patients serious when they tell them about their symptoms. I would guess the latter is too common than everyone wishes for 😔

  • @hannah5245
    @hannah5245 Před rokem +1

    Were you put on any anti estrogen pills or aromatase inhibitors like tamoxifen?
    Did you make changes to your diet?

    • @keishasemelfort811
      @keishasemelfort811 Před rokem

      She didn't have breast cancer she has lymphoma. Why would they give hormone therapy. It's a lymphoma in the breast tissue not breast cancer.

  • @sallymccoy6286
    @sallymccoy6286 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video but poor video taping. Volume goes in and out.

  • @michiganmom857
    @michiganmom857 Před rokem +4

    How could you feel healthy if you were overweight, and didn’t take care of necessary doctor care and health screenings?

    • @Sunflower-kk5ul
      @Sunflower-kk5ul Před rokem +8

      I do believe genetics plays a great part - I know people who are slim and have blood cancer and they had no symptoms - is not always the weight - there are many factors including environmental…

    • @shangchi2360
      @shangchi2360 Před rokem +3

      because being overweight doesn't equal beinf unhealthy and th same goes for being thin!

    • @keishasemelfort811
      @keishasemelfort811 Před rokem

      You sound very ignorant. Being overweight is a description not a symptom of any illness.

  • @LectronCircuits
    @LectronCircuits Před 8 měsíci

    For some folks, the only symptom is gruesome death. Audience wishes her all the best. Cheers!

  • @arleenngo5279
    @arleenngo5279 Před rokem +2

    R