And there's always hope in helping.

March 30, 2024 | 18m 58s

This storyteller shares their health care experience after 14 years of breast cancer remission, Lupus and the current challenges with travel accessibility as a wheelchair user, she reflects on setting boundaries and the value of accessible fresh produce.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

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

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Brain and Nerves; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; AutoImmune Diseases; Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC: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

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