Our Stories

Health disparities exist on a day-to-day basis, so we collect experiences directly from members of the community and share their stories. We do this to expose and hopefully prevent them from happening, and to create a space of healing for the individual.

Sasha has a story to share

AML patient Sasha shares the story of her cancer journey from diagnosis through treatment – and her advice to other patients to receive equitable and optimal care.

Theo has a story to share.

Prostate cancer patient Theo shares his cancer journey after a shocking diagnosis.

 

William has a story to share.

CLL patient William shares the benefits he’s experienced by advocating for himself.

 

Terri has a story to share.

Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer survivor shares importance of listening to your body.

 

Lesley has a story to share.

Stage IV metastatic breast cancer survivor Lesley shares her story of taking control of her care.

 

Diahanna has a story to share.

Multiple myeloma care partner Diahanna shares her husband’s uphill battle to care.

 

Judith has a story to share.

A second opinion saved her life. Learn about your health options, and advocate for yourself.

S. Mayumi “Umi” Grigsby has a story to share.

Umi went to doctor after doctor with her concerns, but no one listened. Her own research led her to self-diagnosis and fuels her mission to reform a dismissive health care system.

 

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