I always told people, the doctor saved my life, he saved my humanity.

September 29, 2025 | 22m 51s

Having been training for a heavyweight lifting competition, this storyteller shares how a seemingly burst appendix led to a cancer discovery and a 13.5 hour surgery.

STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
Over 80
Male
More than a college degree
White
2xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Digestive System; Lungs and Breathing
Cancers; Mental Health
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need
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