I think the worst pain is watching your loved ones see you suffer

September 21, 2016 | 18m 00s

A cancer patient describes her problems with her health care team.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Endocrine System; Female Reproductive System; cancer

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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