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Woman told she had a "migraine," then came her incurable diagnosis
"After my cancer diagnosis, I knew the initial assessment had missed everything. " Courtney Liniewski told Newsweek.
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Misdiagnosis Cost Her Precious Time: Young Woman's Cancer Battle Highlights Healthcare Gaps
Misdiagnosis Delays Cancer Treatment: A Young Woman's Plea for Better Healthcare In a recent social media video, Cancer Courtney, a young woman from the US, shared her harrowing experience of being misdiagnosed before receiving her stage 3 cancer diagnosis. Her story underscores the critical need for improved patient advocacy and early detection. Courtney recounts how initial symptoms were dismissed as a complex migraine and panic attack. "It’s hard to be told ‘you’re fine’ when you know you’re not," she stated, emphasizing the frustration of feeling unheard by medical professionals. Her video highlights the challenges faced by young adults with cancer, who may experience delays in diagnosis due to age-related biases. The emotional weight of her experience is palpable, yet Courtney's message is ultimately one of empowerment: "If you think something's off, you have to push for it. Your life is at stake." Her story serves as a potent reminder of the importance of persistent self-advocacy in healthcare.
