The Doctor Said It Wasn’t Cancer—But It Was! - Taryn | Neuroendocrine Cancer | The Patient Story

Taryn Hillin was preparing for a lifelong dream move to the south of France when a routine doctor’s visit revealed a tumor on her cervix. Initially reassured it was likely benign, Taryn’s persistence led to a biopsy that confirmed high-grade small cell neuroendocrine cancer at stage 3C.

In this cancer vlog, Taryn shares her emotional experience, from navigating the complex medical system to undergoing a radical hysterectomy and intensive chemotherapy. She reflects on the unexpected challenges, the importance of self-advocacy, and the resilience she’s built while approaching her five-year milestone.

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

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Taryn
0:29 First signs of my rare cancer
3:55 My rare uterine cancer diagnosis
7:12 You have to educate and advocate for yourself
9:21 My chemotherapy treatment and side effects
13:57 My Brachytherapy experience
15:12 Being intimate after cancer
19:00 Living with NED
22:55 Little changes over time make a big difference

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