It was almost like I was in a fog and just going along with whatever they suggested

January 16, 2020 | 12m 00s

A woman becomes a more compassionate healthcare provider when she herself receives complicated

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

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

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Kidneys and Urinary System; Female Reproductive System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers

TOPIC:Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick

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