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What happens now? One year after a cancer diagnosis
Being diagnosed with cancer changes everything. This week marks one year since Alex's endometrial cancer diagnosis. Mary and Alex sit down to discuss Alex's one-year follow up appointment with her oncologist, as well as what they've learned in the year following such a devastating diagnosis.
Episode Highlights
· My follow-up appointment [1:09]
· The effects of CoVid-19 [1:39]
· Consent for pelvic exam [2:25]
· Be your own advocate [4:35]
· The importance of continuity of care [6:45]
· What happens next? [9:30]
· Striking a good balance [10:22]
· It's never straight forward [12:07]
· Second opinions are crucial [14:54]
· Hindsight is 20:20 [16:33]
· Hold people accountable [19:08]
· Trust your instincts [22:40]
· Take a moment to breathe[23:01]
· You don't know what you don't know [24:20]
· Everything adds up [25:22]
· Women are often dismissed [26:16]
· In summary [28:02]
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Summary Keywords
gynecologic cancers, diagnosis, women, gynecology, health, womb stories, endometrial cancer