For Nearly a Year, Doctor’s Dismissed My Bladder Cancer Symptoms as UTIs
In my bladder cancer advocacy work, I see many other women overlooked by medical professionals
In my bladder cancer advocacy work, I see many other women overlooked by medical professionals
I encourage everyone to embrace the HIV-preventive medication, no matter their sexual orientation
Fortunately, I wound up with a supportive team of healthcare providers who helped me get well
As a young mom and recent immigrant to the United States, I thought my life was moving and changing quickly — but cancer was moving even faster
I wasn’t taken seriously until I developed symptoms of organ failure
I wish doctors had listened to me, and I wish I’d known to advocate for myself
I learned how amazing collaborative doctors can be and I was able to prioritize what makes me happy
Though long, heavy and painful periods affect my daily life and prayer rituals, I still find the beauty of God’s mercy in the everyday
After years of living in shame, I’m now a mental health advocate who embraces her culture and identity
As a colon cancer survivor turned advocate, I see the role luck, self-advocacy and privilege played in my diagnosis and treatment
I hope more of us will donate their brains science to help improve medical understanding of this complex organ
As a young melanoma survivor of color, I advocate for awareness and sun protection for everyone
Puesto que soy una joven sobreviviente de melanoma de color, promuevo la concientización y la protección solar para todos
It wasn’t until I met my husband that I realized I needed to put myself — and my health — first
Thanks to access to good treatment, I’ve remained healthy enough to be able to extend the life of another HIV-positive person
As a young woman of color, I was seemingly the last person who would be struck by the potentially lethal skin cancer
I now own a yoga studio and help other cancer patients and survivors cope
My symptoms were ignored for more than a year despite having a personal and family history of cancer
Ignoraron mis síntomas durante más de un año a pesar de tener antecedentes personales y familiares de cáncer
People are often freaked out by the idea of ostomy bags, but I embrace mine
Grief is a big part of vision loss, but what’s been hardest for us are the stigmas about blindness
Focusing on self-care and self-love helped me rebuild my identity
Period poverty is a global crisis, and I’m doing what I can to help women access period products
Telling myself I can handle everything suddenly meant I couldn’t handle anything