That's what scares me about the health care syste m today. Youu can't promise somebody that they're going to be okay, if you're not sure.

March 13, 2025 | 14m 31s

This storyteller shares the challenges her grandmother, diagnosed with Uterine cancer, and the challenges she faced within the health care system throughout her care.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:30 - 39

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

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

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient,Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Kidneys and Urinary System; Skin, Hair and Nails; Female Reproductive System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Describing how easy or hard it has been for a loved one to recieve care

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