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Privacy NoticeTikTok star Rachel Yaffe has tragically passed away at the age of 27 following a courageous seven-year fight with liver cancer. The Maryland-based influencer died on October 11, shortly after sharing a poignant final update on social media where she spoke about feeling weak from radiation treatments. Despite her struggles, Rachel’s post was filled with positivity, though she admitted to having difficulty with her appetite. She had been candid about her journey with cancer, regularly updating her TikTok followers on her condition. Rachel had previously opened up about the initial signs that led to her diagnosis. In her late teens, she sensed something was amiss, initially suspecting it was just a gluten intolerance.
Rachel had been candid about her journey with cancer
(Image: rachelkyaffe/instagram)
But after seeking medical advice, she was swiftly sent to a specialist who discovered a 20cm tumour in her liver, reports the Mirror. She was diagnosed with fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma, an uncommon type of cancer. According to the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation, this rare disease “primarily occurs in adolescents and young adults who have no history of liver disease.” Please check back regularly for the latest on this developing story as it is updated in real time here.From inside celeb homes to weddings, fashion and beauty, get the latest on the stories that matter to you by following OK! every time you see our name. Follow OK! on Instagram – CLICK HERE Join our 2m followers on Facebook – CLICK HERE View exclusive inside homes, weddings and BTS photoshoots on YouTube – CLICK HERE Follow OK! on TikTok – CLICK HERE Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnIn the News
