On Sept. 29, Jessica Farrington, 45, posted a photo on TikTok sharing a message about her health journey. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“My body whispered long before it ever screamed,” she wrote. Follicular lymphoma is a slow-growing cancer that can appear in the lymph nodes, bone marrow and other organs, according to the Cleveland Clinic. “After a while a couple more popped up in a cluster in the same area.”Courtesy of Jessica Farrington Jessica Farrington Jessica FarringtonNever miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementFarrington has since used her platform to raise awareness for early detection and encourage others to stay on top of their health.