Double Cancer Diagnosis: The Shocking News I Got - Shiva | Rectal & Renal Cancer | The Patient Story

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Shiva was 40 and working as a family doctor when he experienced vague bowel issues and back pain. At first, he thought it was just stress from moving countries with his wife and three young children. He was shocked to discover he had both rectal and renal cancer in the same year. His world changed in an instant. In this cancer vlog, Shiva shares how he went from dismissing symptoms to undergoing multiple scans, chemotherapy, radiation, and a double surgery. He opens up about the emotional weight of being a physician turned patient, the mental toll of scanxiety, and learning to live with an ileostomy. He reflects on what it means to truly trust his care team, and what positivity looks like after survival. Thank you, Shiva, for sharing your story to help others. Want to hear more about Shiva's diagnosis of Rectal & Renal Cancer? 👉 https://thepatientstory.com/?s=rectal+cancer #rectaltumor #renalcellcarcinoma #cancerrecoveryjourney #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Shiva 0:26 When I First noticed Something Was Wrong 2:05 The Moment Everything Changed 3:42 Additinal Scans Revealed The Unthinkable 6:30 My Treatment Plan 10:17 The Next Step Was Ileostomy Surgery 12:23 Adjusting To Life With An Ostomy 16:17 I Have Scanxiety 18:07 I’m A Changed Person Now 20:17 My Advice To Others Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepatientstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatientstory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Patient_Story TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patientstory Double Cancer Diagnosis: The Shocking News I Got - Shiva | Rectal & Renal Cancer | The Patient Story https://youtu.be/Sot648s_lLI