29-year-old UK woman discovered she had rare tissue cancer after misdiagnosis; underwent surgery and chemotherapy.
Katie Arding, a 29-year-old from the UK, was misdiagnosed with a urinary tract infection before discovering she had high-grade pleomorphic spindle cell sarcoma, a rare tissue cancer. After returning to the UK from Australia, she underwent chemotherapy and a 12-hour surgery to remove the tumor and several reproductive organs. Despite the cancer's high return risk, she is proud of her journey and plans to start a business offering affordable customized wigs for those with hair loss.
October 25, 2024
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