Rachel Yaffe, a 27-year-old TikTok star with fibrolamellar carcinoma cancer, passed away on Oct. 11. She had amassed over 55,000 followers by sharing her health journey online. Yaffe first shared her liver cancer diagnosis in a TikTok video in 2023, detailing her symptoms and treatment. She had undergone chemotherapy, had a tumor in her lung removed, and had received proton therapy. Yaffe had been focusing on her mental health and a strict food regimen for cancer healing. In her final TikTok post in September, she mentioned losing strength but prioritizing joy and mental health. Yaffe’s obituary noted that she left behind her parents, brother, and sister. Many people left comments in her memory book, praising her strength and inspiration. Yaffe’s story touched the lives of many and she was remembered for her impact on her community and followers.
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