…so I can help other survivors be able to get back into a real long normal life.

February 04, 2020 | 17m 00s

At the prime of her career, and with two children in college, a woman shares her journey with cancer and how her experiences with insecurity, depression, and weight loss, pushed her to open a thrift store to provide confidence to people diagnosed with can

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

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

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Ear, Nose and Throat

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses

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