lindacarr+Followwhat they don't tell you about cancer treatmentThe brutal truth about my thyroid cancer journey isn't what you'd expect. While doctors promised I'd "return to normal," post-treatment reality includes persistent fatigue, brain fog, and medication side effects nobody warned me about. People's sympathy has an expiration date too. Initially supportive, they eventually expect you to function normally despite ongoing illness. TV portrays cancer patients as devastated or heroic, but my experience was different—just mild annoyance followed by frustration at how treatment diminished my quality of life. Anyone else has similar experiences as me? #CancerSurvivor #ChronicIllness #PatientAdvocacy #ThyroidCancer #HonestRecovery165126Share
LunarVoyager+FollowEver Been Denied Meds by Insurance?Has anyone else had their insurance say a medication isn’t “medically necessary”? It’s so frustrating when you know you need it, but they just won’t cover it. If you’ve been through this, what worked for you? #InsuranceStruggles #HealthTips #PatientAdvocacy #Health #BodyHealth1912Share
Michelle Welch+FollowCancer Survivors Spill the Real TeaCancer care has come a long way, but survivors say there’s still so much we don’t talk about—like the hidden costs and the emotional rollercoaster. At an Axios event, two survivors-turned-advocates shared how their experiences are shaping better support for patients. The big takeaway? Early detection saves lives, but we need more research funding to keep the progress going. And yes, young people—cancer isn’t just an older person’s problem anymore! #CancerSurvivor #EarlyDetection #PatientAdvocacy #Health9239Share
Kristina Blackwell+FollowMed Gaslighting Epidemic: Women Share Your Truth!Am I the only one noticing HOARDS of doctors dismissing real symptoms? 'It's psychological,' 'You're exaggerating,' 'Just normal period pain.' The medical gaslighting epidemic is real, especially for women. Share your story below if you've been dismissed by healthcare providers too! #MedicalGaslighting #PatientAdvocacy #WomensHealth #BelievePatients #Health #BodyHealth40Share
Lisa Ramirez+FollowInsurance Drops Patient Last Minute?!Imagine being prepped for a life-saving lung transplant, only for your insurance to pull the plug hours before. That’s what happened to Deron Wells in California—Cigna approved his double-lung transplant, then reversed their decision the day he was set to leave for surgery. His family is devastated, and the internet is fuming, calling out the coldness of insurance companies. People are rallying for Deron, but wow, the system feels so broken right now. #HealthcareFail #InsuranceNightmare #PatientAdvocacy #Cigna #LungTransplant #Health268Share
Kristina Blackwell+FollowMed Gaslighting Epidemic: Women Share Your Truth!Am I the only one noticing HOARDS of doctors dismissing real symptoms? 'It's psychological,' 'You're exaggerating,' 'Just normal period pain.' The medical gaslighting epidemic is real, especially for women. Share your story below if you've been dismissed by healthcare providers too! #MedicalGaslighting #PatientAdvocacy #WomensHealth #BelievePatients64Share
Vanessa Wilson+FollowAnyone else fed up with doctor dismissal?Walked out of another appointment feeling unheard and invalidated. Years of symptoms brushed off as 'just anxiety' or 'it's all in your head.' Anyone else exhausted from fighting to be taken seriously by medical professionals? #MedicalGaslighting #PatientAdvocacy #ChronicIllness #TrustYourBody #Health #BodyHealth12648Share
alangonzalez+FollowWhen your doctor finally believes youAfter years of being dismissed and told it was 'just anxiety,' I broke down in tears today when my new doctor said: 'You have real symptoms. Just because I don't have answers doesn't mean there's nothing going on.' Validation shouldn't feel this rare in healthcare, but it does. Still no diagnosis, but being believed is the first step. #ChronicIllness #PatientAdvocacy #InvisibleIllness #BeingHeard #Health #BodyHealth381Share
Katrina Jennings+FollowWhen my doctor said no to HRT...Initially devastated when my doctor wouldn't prescribe HRT for my symptoms. Six months later, I'm actually grateful! Found out my issues were thyroid-related, not hormonal. The path to healing isn't always what we expect. Sometimes a 'no' leads to better answers. Anyone else experience something similar? #WomensHealth #HormoneJourney #PatientAdvocacy #ThyroidHealth #Health #BodyHealth355Share
jose71+FollowWhen doctors don't know what you knowSpent hours researching my condition only to have my doctor dismiss everything I found. How is this all so unknown to actual medical professionals? Sometimes I wonder if I should just print out research papers and bring them to my appointments. Anyone else feel like they're educating their doctors? #PatientAdvocacy #MedicalGaps #ChronicIllness #BeYourOwnAdvocate #Health #BodyHealth7748Share
