Cautious Woman Carried Carbon Monoxide Detector—but It Was Already Too Late
Summary
Jess Potter from Rochester, New York, who had health anxiety, used to carry a carbon monoxide detector when traveling. In late 2025, after feeling sick for months, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and started chemotherapy.Key Facts
- Jess Potter often took a carbon monoxide detector with her on trips due to health worries.
- She experienced frequent illness over about three months and thought it was bronchitis or flu.
- Doctors found an enlarged lymph node, and after tests, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer.
- She started chemotherapy immediately to treat the cancer.
- Potter found it ironic that she was cautious about health but unaware of her cancer at first.
- She encourages others to pay attention to their bodies and seek medical advice for any concerning symptoms.
- Health anxiety is common, and a 2026 poll showed 55% of U.S. adults felt anxious about their health.
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