Through my disability I have the ability to inspire

March 22, 2017 | 14m 00s

After finally being 17 years free of cancer, this woman reflects back on the symptoms which lead up to her diagnoses of lupus and cancer; she also explains the consequential struggles with treatment expenses while financially supporting her family.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
40 - 49
Female
Some college or 2-year degree
Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean Native American, American Indian or Alaskan Native
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Patient
STORY TYPE
Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Endocrine System
Cancers; Diabetes; Brain and Nerves; Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; 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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