That is when I really realized I was different

November 15, 2019 | 17m 00s

A young man explains how he remains positive after suffering three strokes and living with sickle cell and cancer.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):2xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Immune System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you

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