Rachel Yaffe, a 27-year-old TikTok star with fibrolamellar carcinoma cancer, passed away on October 11, leaving behind her family. Despite initially attributing her symptoms to anxiety, Yaffe was diagnosed with a 20-centimeter tumor on her liver at the age of 20. She shared updates on her health journey with over 55,000 followers and underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments to manage her cancer. In June 2024, Yaffe started immunotherapy infusion treatments and proton therapy. Throughout her battle, she focused on rest, mental health, and a strict diet for cancer healing. Yaffe shared her last TikTok post in September, expressing the loss of strength from radiation treatments and the importance of finding joy and prioritizing mental health. Her followers remembered her as a strong and inspirational woman who touched many lives with her story. Yaffe’s journey highlighted the challenges and resilience of living with a rare form of cancer, and her openness about her experiences resonated with many online.
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27-year-old TikToker Rachel Yaffe passes away from rare liver cancer
