Trust your doctor as best you can

May 16, 2018 | 16m 00s

A man receives open heart surgery to replace a heart valve, but a few years later, he experiences heartburn symptoms that lead to the diagnosis of carcinoma and a Whipple procedure.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Male
More than a college degree
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Blood, Heart and Circulation; Digestive System; Endocrine System
Cancers
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need
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