14.10.2025 19:45
A 41-year-old man who went to the doctor with simple stomach complaints was diagnosed with reflux and started on medication. However, the harsh reality emerged when the man suddenly collapsed while climbing stairs at home one night and began to vomit blood. A father of two, he learned that he has stage 4 stomach cancer and is now struggling with both the treatment process and providing for his family.
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Zack Van Aarde, who lives in the Devon region of England, faced a deadly disease during his health journey that began with seemingly simple stomach complaints. The 41-year-old man was confronted with an unexpected diagnosis despite his healthy lifestyle.
DIAGNOSIS MADE, TREATMENT BEGAN
At the beginning of 2025, Zack started experiencing complaints such as heartburn and indigestion, and he first consulted his family doctor. After evaluations, he was diagnosed with reflux, and medication was initiated to control his complaints. However, rather than improving, the symptoms gradually worsened over time.
THE TRUTH EMERGED WHEN HE COLLAPSED ON THE STAIRS
One night, while climbing the stairs at home, Zack suddenly collapsed to the ground and began to vomit blood. With the quick intervention of his wife Jess, an ambulance was called, and Zack was urgently taken to the hospital. Detailed examinations revealed a tumor approximately 6 centimeters in size in his esophagus. The results showed that Zack was facing stage 4 esophageal cancer.
HE STARTED CHEMOTHERAPY
Initially, doctors considered the option of surgery, but due to the size and spread of the tumor, it was decided to apply chemotherapy first. The goal was to shrink the tumor and make surgical intervention possible afterward.
"I NEVER THOUGHT THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO ME"
Zack, who regularly exercises, runs, and pays attention to his overall health, experienced a deep shock upon receiving the diagnosis. "I never thought something like this would happen to me. I was exercising and eating healthy. I was really caught off guard," he expressed his astonishment.
THE HEAVIEST BURDEN: EXPLAINING THE TRUTH TO THE CHILDREN
According to Zack, the hardest part of the illness was explaining the situation to his family rather than the physical effects. Telling his two children that he had cancer was one of the most exhausting moments for him. "As a parent, you want to protect them. But I had to tell them the truth. They acted much more mature and strong than I expected," he said.
A DONATION CAMPAIGN WAS LAUNCHED
Zack can no longer work due to his treatment. His family has launched a donation campaign to cover daily expenses and access additional treatment methods not covered by the healthcare system. The income from the campaign will be used for alternative therapies and supplementary treatments.
"WE ARE ALSO EXPLORING DIFFERENT METHODS"
Zack stated that chemotherapy affects not only cancerous cells but also healthy cells, and he expressed a desire to give a chance to supportive and holistic treatment methods. "To overcome this disease, not only medicine but also my body needs to be on my side. That's why we are exploring different methods," he expressed his hope.
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