I Knew Something Was Wrong In My Body!

Jim Zervanos shares his story that began with a shocking and sudden symptom—his neck and head swelling dramatically without warning. Despite multiple doctors being baffled and unable to pinpoint the cause, Jim's determination and an incredible team of surgeons led to a groundbreaking surgery that saved his life. Diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Jim overcame a near-fatal condition that had never been seen before in living patients.

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[ElephantsRock]

Thank you for sharing your story! We have to be our best advocates and listen to what our bodies are telling us!❤️🙏🏻

[niqabiartist]

My son was diagnosed with rhabdomysaracoma after fighting with the doctors at accident and emergency we had made over several trips within a two week period but each time were told to go home because they thought my child was over reacting I was told it was not cancer even after scans then on the day he was supposed to get this so called clot out the clot had grown and a biopsy was done instead and it was cancer never ever listen to the doctors fight for your child because every1 is different and symptoms can vary they are not always textbook perfect!

[SuzanneDeniseB]

Sighs. I guess we have to be our own advocates. Can't take no for an answer..Sad.

[heatherlindsay]

A car mechanic could see something is wrong if he looked at your neck im lost for words when i hear the excuses given out by some drs

[denisberte]

Sir you look fit. Prayers to you and hang in there, you're going to make it. Regards, Denis Berte' USMC