RARE CANCER

Aug 20 2025HEALTH

Unexpected Twist: Cancer Mimics Pregnancy

A woman's life took a shocking turn when she discovered she wasn't pregnant, but instead, had a rare form of cancer. She had gone to the doctor after three months of heavy, irregular periods. Her periods had always been normal before this. Doctors initially thought she might be pregnant because a pregnancy test came back positive, and she had a lump in her stomach. ...

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Sep 29 2024HEALTH

Facing the Unthinkable: A Mother's Journey to Plan Her Own Funeral

Erika Diarte-Carr, a 33-year-old mother of two, has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, small cell lung carcinoma, and an even rarer condition, Cushing Syndrome. The Utah-based mom knew she had to take control of her situation, so she started planning her own funeral to ensure her children's future is secure. This extraordinary decision wasn't t...

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