“If you feel something isn't right in your body, don't leave any stone unturned until you get the answers you need.” After going through a health nightmare and surviving, Caroline is helping other women advocate for their health. 💪
I spent the night lying on the bathroom floor with my legs propped up against the wall, the only position that seemed to give some relief from the constant stabbing sensation radiating between my lower back and my rectum. And that wasn't the first time. This had become a habit over the last six months.
Everyone had different ideas about what was causing my discomfort, but none of the doctors were speaking to each other. I sometimes wonder if my medical mystery would have been solved sooner if they had. Even the man I was dating was convinced that intensive physical therapy would make the pain in my back finally fade away.
My treatment began immediately. I received chemotherapy every single week for six weeks in a row, no stopping. Not having a week off in between chemotherapy sessions is extremely difficult and draining on the body. The radiation also came with several harsh side effects. Because of the harsh treatment plan, I won't be able to bear children naturally, which is a whole other beast to process being young and in a serious relationship. It's important for me to find the positive in the situation, even if just to ease my mind. Before my cancer treatment began, I was able to quickly freeze some of my eggs. A silver lining! Having my eggs frozen gives me hope that I will still be a mom someday and be able to see myself in my own babies.
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