Alyssa Burks was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer in 2023. Persistent heartburn and difficulty swallowing led to further tests, eventually revealing gastric cancer.

In this cancer vlog, Alyssa shares her battle with cancer, the importance of selfadvocacy, and her determination to live for her family and future.

Thank you, Alyssa, for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Alyssa
0:40 My first symptoms
5:55 I knew something was wrong
8:04 My cancer diagnosis
10:39 I found support and community
12:35 My chemotherapy treatment
15:47 Clinical trials for stomach cancer
18:24 I had a tough choice to make with my surgery
20:48 I received shocking news after my clinical trial
23:22 My support system is everything to me
25:14 The importance of self advocacy

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