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Nail Tech's Hip Pain Reveals Rare Cancer
19 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Hip pain misdiagnosed for months, leading to a rare cancer diagnosis.
- Stage four Ewing sarcoma found in femur and groin, impacting a young woman.
- GoFundMe aids fertility preservation during chemotherapy treatments.
Brooke Bailey, a 23-year-old nail technician from Pennsylvania, experienced persistent hip pain starting in March 2025. Initially suspected as tendinitis and attributed to her height and job, the pain worsened over seven months.
An MRI in October 2025 finally revealed two tumors, leading to a diagnosis of stage four Ewing sarcoma. This rare cancer affects bone and soft tissues, primarily striking children and young adults. Bailey is now undergoing chemotherapy.
To address potential infertility from treatment, a GoFundMe was created, successfully raising over $7,000 for egg retrieval. Bailey encourages others to advocate for their health and seek second opinions if dismissed.
