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Mom Thinks Supplements Are Causing Abdominal Pain—Then Gets Shock Diagnosis

Mom Thinks Supplements Are Causing Abdominal Pain—Then Gets Shock Diagnosis

Summary

A woman named Cori Thagard experienced severe abdominal pain and other symptoms she thought were linked to supplements. After many medical tests and worsening pain, a CT scan revealed she had Stage IV pancreatic cancer. She began treatment, which has shown signs of improvement.

Key Facts

  • Cori Thagard experienced severe abdominal pain, thinking it was because of supplements.
  • Her symptoms included nausea, weight loss, and pain after eating.
  • She did many medical tests, including blood tests and ultrasounds, but they did not show the cause.
  • A CT scan eventually revealed she had Stage IV pancreatic cancer.
  • Thagard has been undergoing various treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation.
  • Recent treatment has resulted in the cancer on her pancreas shrinking and only one liver lesion remaining.
  • Thagard has gained back weight and feels healthier, though she still experiences anxiety.

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