Guest column | Doctors said I was ‘too young’ to be seriously ill. I had Stage 4 cancer. - The Washington Post

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:02

Guest column | Doctors said I was ‘too young’ to be seriously ill. I had Stage 4 cancer. - The Washington Post

I was 26.

My symptoms were brushed off as stress, bad luck or somethi… [+982 chars]

Three years ago, before I learned that I had metastatic cancer, doctors repeatedly told me I was too young to be seriously ill.

I was awaken between 2-3am by a voice that said “Hey”. Literally right next to my ear. Sounded like a males voice, but it wasn’t stern or deep. What could this mean?