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I Had To Deliver My Baby To Start Cancer Treatment! – Ali | Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story

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Ali was 32 and 25 weeks pregnant when she noticed rectal bleeding and severe bloating that never went away. Her world shifted overnight when a scope revealed colorectal adenocarcinoma.

In this video, Ali shares her journey of balancing pregnancy and treatment, including the terrifying decision to wait until her daughter was delivered to begin chemotherapy. She describes moments of fear, the heartbreak of not knowing if she would live to be a mother, and the love and strength that carried her through. Supported by her family, guided by her doctors, and driven by the hope of holding her daughter, she found resilience in the hardest of times. Her story is one of faith, second opinions, and the reminder that listening to your body can save your life.

Thank you, Ali, for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Ali
0:52 When I First Felt Something Was Wrong
3:18 How I Felt Before My Scope
7:40 The Moment Everything Changed
9:59 Why I Decided to Look for a Second Opinioon
12:44 The Day My Daughter Was Born
16:41 My Treatment Plan
21:16 The Cancer Is Gone
24:06 My Lifestyle Has Completely Changed
25:15 What I Want Others to Know

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I Had To Deliver My Baby To Start Cancer Treatment! – Ali | Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story

23 Comments

  1. @ThePatientStory

    Ali waited to 10 weeks to deliver her baby safely before starting treatment. Did you or someone you know face a cancer diagnosis while pregnant?

  2. @cmartin6175

    I'd love for Ali to know that she has a reasonable chance of getting pregnant again naturally. I had Burkitt NHL when I was 17. It had caused a large tumor on my small intestine. I was treated with heavy chemo over a year… weekly. I also had radiation. At that time, they shielded 1 ovary from the radiation.
    I am now 61 years old and am the mother of 3 boys ages 24, 26, and 40, all conceived naturally. I was initially told that due to the intensity and duration of my chemo, I would most likely not be able to conceive. I didn't use contraception because I figured I didn't need to… well, surprise! I was 20 and expecting! Kind of explains the 14 years between child number 1 and child number 2… 😊
    Always keep hope and treat every day as a gift! I wish you and your beautiful family well.

  3. @emmainjapan

    Thank you, Ali, for such a wonderful, informative and encouraging, video. Bless you and your family going forward. ❤🙏

  8. @ynnej665

    I have a workmate who was diagnosed for stage 2 colon cancer last 2007, after surgery and chemo, she's living a normal life until now.

  9. @SCCL1000

    Heartfelt congratulations. You are absolutely right about remaining positive as a powerful adjunct to treatment.

  14. @mariabowland9025

    I would struggle with continuing to have more children after a cancer diagnosis. Simply because of the possibility of passing on mutations to my children. I see these poor women that want the option and opportunity and I get that. I just don't know if I could do it and not constantly worry whether I've put them or future grandchildren in the same or worse situation. That's a difficult decision 😕

  17. @lynpb8714

    I have stage 2 colorectal cancer. I am going through treatment right now, radiation and chemo. I am a senior, so the side effects are so hard on my body. Ali's story is inspirational. I, too, am positive I will fight this and win.

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