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The Many Faces of Cancer
As a cancer survivor and thriver, I know how important community and support are when you are facing a cancer diagnosis. That’s why I created The Many Faces of Cancer Podcast.
Each week I will be interviewing amazing people with heartfelt and inspirational stories from all sides of the cancer journey: patients, survivors and thrivers, caregivers, family and friends, and professionals. I may even throw in a bonus episode once in a while talking about things that are important to us all.
We never think it will happen to us, until it does. This podcast will be about community, knowing you’re not alone in your journey. It will also be an opportunity for people to share their stories and hopefully help others.
I hope you will all tune in. While it will be cancer stories, we all learn from others and, ultimately, these are human stories, applicable to many other areas of life.
The Many Faces of Cancer
From the U.S. Navy to the Cancer Action Network with LaTina Starling
Today's guest is LaTina Starling, diagnosed with Stage III Breast Cancer at age 29 while serving in the U.S. Navy. After her treatment, she transitioned from military to civilian life and found a way to help others with advocacy.
Starting as a volunteer advocate and then given the opportunity to work full-time at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), LaTina works with volunteers to share their stories and educated lawmakers on policies that help reduce the cancer burden for everyone. She also remains active in the veteran community, supporting fellow veterans in their post-military lives.
We talk about the struggles working while navigating treatment, advocacy through personal stories, building relationships with lawmakers, healing to help others, and so much more! If you'd like to become a volunteer with ACS CAN and get more involved in legislative advocacy and lobbying, this is the episode for you!
Resources:
LaTina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latinastarling/
LaTina's X/Twitter: https://x.com/latinastarling
American Cancer Society Website: https://www.cancer.org/
ACS Cancer Action Network Website: https://www.fightcancer.org/
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