Diagnosed in July 2020, Allen shared she has noticed herskingettinglighterafter taking a certainmedication.

She captioned her video, No, I am not mixed.

no, I am not Latina.

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no, I am not Asian.

I have 4 Black grandparents.Cancermedications can change your phenotype.

Whats more, the young woman shared that the medication also had a mental impact on her well-being.

Stage 4 cancer patient Natasha Allen smiling outdoors wearing a blue shirt and a nasal cannula.

It has been hard mentally to reconcile my new appearance with the view I have of myself.

Votrient is another treatment used to cure the cancer.

Online users were perplexed by Allens skin condition

Allens video quickly went viral.

Natasha Allen with glasses discussing melanin loss impacts in two emotional video frames.

Stunning viewers, many users were perplexed to learn that acancer treatmentcould result in such a unique effect.

One user commented, I GASPED.

Gorgeous before and now, but holy cow, I did not know that could happen.

Natasha Allen in a dark dress standing on staircase, smiling.

Online users were quick to comment on the unique side effect Allen is experiencing

Thanks!

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