Woman Misdiagnosed with Strained Muscle Before Discovering Advanced Cancer Diagnosis
# Woman told she had 'pulled muscle from panic attack' before devastating phone call
Emma Herring received a troubling diagnosis after being initially told she had injured herself during a panic attack. The 28-year-old woman noticed severe discomfort in her back and shoulders. Medical professionals believed this pain was simply from stress rather than anything more serious.
However, shortly after, Emma received a shocking phone call that changed everything. She was informed that doctors had identified an advanced form of cancer. Emma expressed disbelief, indicating that she felt “too young for cancer.”
The initial misdiagnosis left Emma confused and concerned, as she navigated her new reality.
"Pulled muscle from having a panic attack," said Emma Herring, who struggled to understand how this could happen. Now, she faces the challenge of addressing her health while advocating for better awareness about signs of illness.