Being Dismissed by Doctors for Nearly a Year
Hannah, a woman who now shares her health journey on TikTok, is urging others to advocate for themselves after her early symptoms were dismissed by doctors—resulting in a delayed stage 4 cancer diagnosis that may have been caught earlier.
“I was medically gaslit for over eight months. It should never have gotten that far.”
From Lingering Cough to Life-Altering News
What started as a persistent cough, body rash, and extreme fatigue turned into something far more dangerous. For nearly a year, Hannah says her GP brushed off her growing list of symptoms. Instead of being taken seriously, she was prescribed antibiotics and denied in-person appointments—even as her health visibly declined.
Despite experiencing severe weight loss and mounting discomfort, Hannah was continually reassured there was nothing serious to worry about.
“I was told I was dramatic, refused scans, and ignored while a tumor crushed my lungs and heart,”
she revealed in a candid TikTok post on her joint account with husband Charlie, @thattravelcouple.
A Shocking Emergency Room Visit
Hannah’s turning point came when she was rushed to the hospital with what doctors initially suspected was a heart attack. But the situation took a disturbing turn: her condition was misrecorded in the system as “period pain.”
It wasn’t until a nurse insisted on further investigation that an X-ray was finally performed—revealing a large shadow. A follow-up CT scan exposed the devastating truth: a 12-centimeter tumor had been pressing against her spine and lungs. She was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Fighting for Her Life and Raising Awareness
Now undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and participating in a clinical trial, Hannah is using her story to highlight the dangers of medical dismissal and to advocate for second opinions.
“Fight for answers. If they won’t give you a test, ask them to document it. It might save your life.”
A Call for Medical Accountability
Hannah’s experience is not unique, and her emotional testimony resonates with countless others who have felt ignored by the healthcare system. Her story is a reminder that persistent health concerns should never be overlooked—by doctors or patients.
She hopes that by sharing her ordeal, others will feel empowered to trust their instincts and push for thorough evaluations, even in the face of dismissal.
