Black woman’s 13-lb. ovarian tumor initially misdiagnosed as weight gain
Chanté Burkett, whose tumor has now been successfully removed, is calling for others to self-advocate in medical situations When lifestyle blogger Chanté Burkett began experiencing “severe pelvic pain” along with vomiting and a “semi-hard” abdominal area in December 2020, she made three separate visits to her primary care physician who dismissed her pain each time…