However, at that time, she hadn’t yet been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
It wasn’t until Courtney started to show additional symptoms that she was informed her cancer had reached stage 4.
A year after doctors removed the cancerous mole from her shoulder, Courtney found a lump in her
She initially thought the pain she felt while eating was related to her irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, after an endoscopy, it was revealed that she had a mass in her bowel. Following surgery, Courtney was informed that her cancer had spread to her internal organs and had reached stage four.
Later, another mass was discovered in her thigh, but doctors were unable to remove it.
Thankfully, Courtney has been cancer-free for three years, though she admits that the fear of her illness returning never truly disappears. “There’s a dark cloud hanging over you all the time,” she said.
If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and wish to speak to someone in confidence, you can reach out to the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or use their live chat service, which is available 24/7 every day of the year.
