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Survivorstory

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health1 year ago

Chronic Cough Misdiagnosed as Allergies Turns Out to Be Cancer

Jessica DeCristofaro shares her journey of being misdiagnosed multiple times before discovering she had stage 4B Hodgkin's lymphoma. Initially dismissed as allergies or acid reflux, her persistent symptoms led to a critical diagnosis after visiting numerous doctors. Following intense chemotherapy and radiation, she went into remission and now supports other cancer patients through her blog and care packages. Her story highlights the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.

entertainmentdocumentary2 years ago

"Survivor Exposes 'Hell Camp' Abuse in Controversial Netflix Documentary"

Kinney Drellich Edlinger, featured in Netflix's documentary "Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare," has accused Steve Cartisano, the founder of the Challenger Foundation wilderness therapy camp, of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was 13. Despite his death in 2019, his family has not contested Kinney's claims, though they do not align with their memories of him. The documentary details Kinney's harrowing experiences at the camp in Hawaii and the continued abuse at Cartisano's home in Utah. Kinney's story highlights the manipulation she and her mother endured and the lasting impact of the abuse. The documentary is currently available for streaming on Netflix.