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...actually realized, oh, I didn't have the capacity, actually, to be dealing with my own health issues

July 28, 2026 | 00m 00s

This storyteller shares the impact having childhood cancer had on their health concerns as an adult in remission.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):-xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Immune System; 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 cultural or religious beliefs; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity

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