Reported 8 months ago
Mary Witkop, a 64-year-old woman from Beulah, Michigan, was diagnosed with cancer in her knee after initially being dismissed by multiple doctors who mistook the mass for a harmless lipoma. Eventually, in 2019, it was revealed to be an aggressive soft tissue cancer. Witkop underwent treatment including radiation, surgery, and participation in a clinical trial with immunotherapy. The trial showed promising results, reducing the likelihood of cancer relapse. Witkop recovered successfully but faced emotional challenges post-treatment, urging others to consider participating in clinical trials for potential life-saving advancements in cancer treatments.
Source: YAHOO