The pain wa so severe, I was so ready, I was not afraid of the surgery.

July 17, 2024 | 23m 10s

Having four out of seven siblings diagnosed with cancer, contracted COVID-19 three times, and recovering from back surgery, this storyteller shares their personal and professional experience with the health care system.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Female
College graduate
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves
COVID-19; Brain and Nerves; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Obesity
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
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