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California woman diagnosed with cancer after ears failed to pop on flight
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Aida Burkins, a 22-year-old mother from California, experienced persistent ear issues after a flight, which led to months of medical tests and a delayed diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a rare head and neck cancer.
- Her symptoms included ear blockage, bleeding in the throat, hearing loss, fatigue, and weight loss, initially misdiagnosed as lingering altitude sickness by multiple doctors.
- An ENT specialist discovered a mass blocking her eustachian tube, leading to biopsies and CT scans that confirmed extensive tumor involvement and cancer diagnosis in February.
- Burkins has undergone chemotherapy and radiation, resulting in significant tumor shrinkage, and her doctors remain optimistic about her becoming cancer-free.
- She emphasizes that cancer can affect anyone and draws strength from her children, hoping to fully recover and watch them grow up.
