Summary
Ryan Gil initially had ankle pain that was thought to be a sprain, but it persisted for months. After several doctor visits and tests, he was eventually diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a type of cancer. He faced challenges with health insurance for necessary tests and treatments.
Key Facts
- Ryan Gil experienced severe ankle pain in September 2024.
- Initial diagnosis at urgent care was an ankle sprain.
- Pain and swelling continued for months despite rest and therapy.
- In January 2025, with health insurance, Gil began medical appointments.
- Doctors were unsure of the problem, initially suspecting chronic tendonitis.
- An MRI, approved after physical therapy, showed a cancerous tumor.
- The final diagnosis was Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer, by July 2025.
- Insurance issues complicated necessary tests for starting chemotherapy.
