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TikToker issues warning after discovering she had cancer after doctors told her it was just an infection from tonsillitis
- Chloe Reid was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in May
- Her doctor had told her it was a lingering infection from tonsillitis
- She has shared her cancer journey and symptoms on TikTok
A woman has shared her story and issued a warning, after discovering what doctors told her was an infection from tonsillitis, was actually cancer.
Chloe Reid was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in March 2023 and has since documented her cancer journey on TikTok.
When she first found out she was diagnosed, she posted a video to TikTok, explaining what had happened.
In the video, she includes a series of photos of her in hospital and of her neck with a visible lump.
When Chloe first found out she was diagnosed, she posted a video to TikTok, explaining what had happened
She discovered what doctors told her was an infection from tonsillitis, was actually cancer
Chloe captioned each photo with what happened, step-by-step:
‘A random lump appeared on my neck back in November 2022 and being told it was a lingering infection from tonsillitis.
‘Going back and forth to the doctors for blood tests and needle biopsys in my neck.
‘Finally having an operation for a biopsy done in March 2023 hoping it was nothing.
‘Being told it was actually stage two Hodgkins Lymphoma in March 2023.
‘Making the decision to freeze my eggs for the future.
‘Having my second operation to remove my eggs.
‘Starting chemotherapy treatment in May 2023, six months after being told it was an infection.
‘First cycle of chemo completed, one step closer to being in remission.’
Chloe made an additional video, listing that her symptoms
The video has over 25,000 views, with people expressing their concern in the comments
The video has over 25,000 views, with people expressing their concern in the comments.
One viewer wrote ‘My 14 year old sister has just come to me with a lump in her neck she has a cold and swollen tonsils should we be worried?’
Another said: ‘Omg I was told it was tonsillitis but I had it in January felt nothing like tonsillitis, I’ve got an abnormal nodule waiting for results Tuesday.’
Responding to worried commenters, Chloe made an additional video, listing that her symptoms were ‘night sweats, constant fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, pains when drinking alcohol, and feeling unwell all the time.’
During treatment, she was inundated with messages of support from her followers – the comments read ‘Proud of you stay strong’ and ‘Pray things get better.’
The NHS website has lists of symptoms of both tonsillitis and Hodgkins Lymphoma – they have a few similarities, but they are on the whole they are very different.
In early July, Chloe announced that she was now cancer free with a video that showed the beginning of her treatment, and herself now.
She shared pictures of her crying and her hair falling out, captioned ‘Diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma 08/03/2023.’
She then added a photo of herself, her partner and her family and wrote ‘Cancer free 04/07/2023.’
She continued to share her joy, with another video reading ‘Just beat cancer, watched the love of my life graduate, and spent the weekend at the most beautiful lodge. LIFE IS GOOD.’
Another showed her dancing in the rain to celebrate finishing chemotherapy.
