When Life Hits Hardest, Rebeka Hind Doesn’t Fall – She Strikes Back!
Imagine you’re at a Christmas party, having fun, and suddenly you start feeling sick. You think it’s just food poisoning. Nope, it’s the start of a nightmare that will change your life forever. This is how Rebeka Hind’s story began. A former outdoor activity instructor, she was diagnosed at 34 with a rare cancer – pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). Yes, you read that right, a disease that affects about one person in a million!
A Cancer That Spreads Slime and Destroys
PMP isn’t your average cancer. It spreads mucin – a slimy substance – inside the abdominal cavity, slowly but surely. Symptoms? Bloating, stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite, constipation. Rebeka underwent her first surgery in April, where doctors removed her appendix, navel, fatty tissue between stomach and liver, and about six liters of mucin! Sounds like a horror movie scene, but it was her reality.
Chemotherapy, More Surgeries, and Organ Loss
After eight cycles of chemotherapy, in November the same year, doctors had to remove even more organs: the greater omentum, gallbladder, spleen, colon, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, rectum, part of the stomach, small intestine, and even the surface layer of the liver and both sides of the diaphragm. Imagine losing so many parts of your body and still having to fight!
Life on 50-60 Pills a Day and an Electrolyte Fluid Diet
Today, Rebeka lives on an electrolyte fluid diet and takes a cocktail of 50 to 60 pills daily, including codeine, Imodium, and hormone therapy. But despite everything, she refuses to let the disease define her life. At 40, she’s already been surfing, hot air ballooning, and dog sledding. Her message? Even with a stoma or an incurable diagnosis, life can be full of adventure and joy.
Heroic Plans and Fighting for Others
Rebeka started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for cancer research. She plans to participate in the 90 km Tour de 4 cycling race organized by Chris Hoy, aiming to change perceptions about stage four cancer and raise money for the charity Pseudomyxoma Survivor. So far, she has raised over $1,000, but the goal is much higher.
A Message for All of Us
Rebeka’s story proves that with the right attitude, you can survive even the toughest battle. Her daily life is like a rollercoaster, but she doesn’t give up. If you have a stoma or an incurable diagnosis, it’s not the end. You can enjoy life and achieve a lot if you have the strength and will.
Ready to Face Life Like Rebeka?
This story isn’t just about cancer. It’s about courage, persistence, and an indomitable spirit. If this touched you or you have a similar story, drop a comment below. Or just say – who else can survive six liters of slime in their belly and come out a winner?
Because if Rebeka can, what’s your excuse?
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