The State of Health Care Podcast
Welcome to the State of Health Care Podcast! In this podcast, we interview health care professionals from different backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, in an effort to discover what's really going on in our health care system. Additionally, we also speak with patients, or those who have been dealing with short-term or chronic illness, injury, or health challenges. This podcast was started to shed light on the health care system, while simultaneously, highlighting resources and options available for you to make empowered decisions about your health care. We delve into traditional western medicine to alternative therapies to everything in between! Thanks for listening!
The State of Health Care Podcast
Breast Cancer - A Patient Experience
Can a breast cancer diagnosis be considered good news? For today's podcast guest Maureen, the answer is yes. Diagnosed with breast cancer, it was the health scare that got her motivated to take charge of her health and advocate for herself.
Maureen's story is unique in that she has no markers for breast cancer, or cancers of any kind, nor any family traits that would suggest she is more susceptible than others to receive a cancer diagnosis. Unsure of the exact reason, Maureen tells us her story and how she believes that the "perfect storm" occurred in her body: by receiving testosterone pellets, hormone growth therapy, and 15 years without a menstrual cycle.
Listen in for a courageous and honest conversation about Maureen's journey as a breast cancer survivor and her post cancer path as well. One of the biggest realizations for Maureen was recognizing that attitude impacts everything and you have to advocate for yourself while listening to what you need and fighting for it.
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Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for any form of professional physical health care or medical care. Listening does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Tracy Karas, DPT. The information provided is for inspirational and educational purposes only.