Woman "Loses" 140-Pounds - Unbelievable Story of Survival

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Rittenbach's remarkable journey involved the discovery of a 140-pound cancerous tumor, specifically a rare liposarcoma, which had been developing for 15 to 20 years. Despite her efforts with various diets and workouts, the tumor's presence hindered her weight loss. This case highlights the importance of medical diagnosis in unexplained weight gain, as many individuals may overlook serious underlying health issues.

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...Rittenbach had tried every diet, every workout, but the pounds wouldn't go away.

...Doctors told her a 140-pound cancerous tumor - a rare kind of liposarcoma - was growing near her stomach. They said it had likely been growing for 15 to 20 years. [continued]
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Oh. I thought this would be about teenagers.

This reminds me of that guy who I guess developed around his twin's fetus and the twin grew into I guess a child or something inside of him. He thought he just had a really big gut. Pretty gross.
 

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