A woman was diagnosed with colon cancer at 31. She had unexplained abdominal pain for years and cycled through multiple diets.
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Naiké Vorbe's battle with bowel issues highlights systemic issues in women's healthcare, as her symptoms were dismissed until she was diagnosed with stage 3B colon cancer. After numerous consultations and misdiagnoses, Vorbe received a diagnosis that changed her life. After surgery and undergoing chemotherapy, she faced logistical and emotional challenges, striving to balance her health treatment with motherhood, all while worrying about her fertility. Vorbe's journey emphasizes the vitality of prioritizing health and the often-overlooked experiences of women in medical systems.
I was constantly one or the other... going to the bathroom was more excruciating for me than giving birth.
After she gave birth, Vorbe felt a lump in her stomach that signaled something was wrong, leading her to seek further medical attention.
Vorbe juggled chemotherapy while maintaining her role as a mother, flying back to Haiti to be with her children and concerned about her fertility.
I asked my doctor if I’d be able to have children after treatment... but he said saving my life was the priority.
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