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November 18, 2025 | 00m 00s

This storyteller shares how with his age and being diagnosed and starting treatment for endocrine cancer his high blood pressure started to rise.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):6xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Endocrine System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; High Blood Pressure; 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; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you

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