Woman diagnosed with terminal cancer aged 34 shares the five warning signs she ignored

A 35-year-old woman, Linda Chavez, has shared the five symptoms she ignored

before her terminal cancer diagnosis. Chavez was diagnosed with stage-four

Metastatic Bronchial Carcinoma, a lung cancer that had already spread to

her brain, spine, lymph nodes, and adrenal gland. She uses TikTok

(@theterminalcancershow) to share her journey and raise awareness.

Chavez ignored a persistent cough she had for years. Initially minor,

it eventually became painful and “piercing in [her] chest.” She urged

others: “Please do not ignore a persistent cough.” Constant headaches

were another overlooked symptom. For nine months, she woke up with

severe headaches caused by cancer spreading to her brain.

She also experienced extreme fatigue, struggling to breathe due to pain

during inhaling and exhaling. Another symptom was nausea, linked to brain

metastases affecting hunger and nausea centers. Chavez added: “I was

very, very nauseous toward getting diagnosed.”

Lastly, Chavez suffered pulsating bone pain, describing it as feeling

like a stubbed toe across her entire body. Her brother-in-law revealed

she now has leptomeningeal dissemination disease, where cancer spreads

to the brain’s fluid cells. Despite her condition, Chavez continues

to inspire her followers, raising over $40,000 for her treatment.

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to

someone in confidence, contact Macmillan’s Cancer Support Line on 0808 808 00 00, 8am–8pm seven days a week.

Related Posts

A Look at the Life and Career of Joan Van Ark

Joan Van Ark, the acclaimed actress best remembered for her role on the hit series Knots Landing, has recently been the subject of renewed public attention. While…

My Daughter Came Home with a Lookalike Friend, and My Husband’s Reaction Left Me Speechless – Story of the Day

One afternoon, my daughter Mia came home with a new friend, Sophie. The moment I saw her, my heart skipped—she looked exactly like Mia. Same curls, same…

The Surprising Meaning Behind the “WC” Sign

Many people are surprised to learn what the letters “WC” on restroom signs actually mean. In the U.S., terms like restroom, bathroom, or lavatory are more common,…

Robert Redford, Legendary Oscar-Winning Actor of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Passes Away at 89

Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, passed away peacefully at his Utah mountain home on September 16, 2025. He was…

Robert Redford, Oscar-Winning Actor and Sundance Founder, Passes Away at 89

Hollywood has lost one of its brightest stars. Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, and visionary founder of the Sundance Film Festival, passed away at his mountain…

Neuroscientist Explains What Charlie Kirk Likely Experienced in His Final Moments

The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk has left thousands of Americans searching for answers—not just about how it happened, but also what Kirk himself may have felt…