Cancer patient shares journey from misdiagnosis to Stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosis

Katie Coleman, a cancer patient advocate, shares her experience of being misdiagnosed for years before receiving a Stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosis. Doctors previously dismissed her concerns, saying she was too young for cancer. After a CT scan revealed a large mass on her kidney and lesions in her liver, Coleman felt a mix of relief and disbelief. She finally had answers but faced the harsh reality of her diagnosis. As she and her husband processed the news, they learned about survival rates. Despite the grim statistics for Stage 4 cancer, Coleman remained determined to fight, believing that even an 8% chance was worth pursuing.