Living with a diagnosis that has no cure

October 18, 2019 | 12m 00s

When your health condition changes suddenly, and not only you, but the people around you, must adjust to the lifestyle changes- a woman shares her journey on being present in life and helping others.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

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

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):3xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; Brain and Nerves; 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; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity

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