And I wish somebody would have told me that the weight of the hair follicle...a hair follicle causes pain.

January 15, 2026 | 17m 15s

This storyteller shares how while on vacation they became increasingly ill and after being diagnosed with Stage 4 leukemia, their experience while receiving treatment and while in recovery.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Ear, Nose and Throat; Endocrine System; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Skin, Hair and Nails; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; AutoImmune Diseases; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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