Hannah, a TikToker known for her travel posts with her husband, Charlie, shared a heart-wrenching story about being ignored by doctors for eight months before a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Using her platform to spread awareness, she detailed the symptoms that were dismissed and the battle to be taken seriously, hoping to inspire others to advocate for their health when medical professionals fall short.
Starting in July 2021, Hannah experienced a nagging cough, a full-body rash, extreme fatigue, and rapid weight loss she initially saw as a positive change. Despite reaching out to her doctor multiple times, she was given antibiotics and told to come back if things didn’t improve—they didn’t. She felt brushed off, as if her concerns were marked as exaggeration, and was even denied face-to-face appointments.
Her condition worsened, and by winter, a tumor pressing on her chest led to pneumonia. The pain became so severe she went to the emergency room, suspecting a heart attack. Instead, a receptionist wrongly noted her pain as period-related, a mistake Hannah pointed out as rooted in gender bias. Her pleas for help were ignored until a compassionate nurse stepped in, leading to tests that showed sepsis and a shadow on her X-ray.
A CT scan finally revealed a 12cm tumor and stage 4 cancer. After her diagnosis, Hannah praised the excellent care she received, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a clinical trial. But she emphasized that the delay was avoidable and nearly fatal. In her video, she encouraged others to push for tests and demand that refusals be documented, a step that could make all the difference.
Hannah’s story is a powerful reminder to trust your body and stand up for your health. Her journey through misdiagnosis to survival shows the importance of persistence, especially for women who feel dismissed. By sharing her experience, she’s inspiring others to fight for the care they deserve, proving that advocating for yourself can save your life.