Once you've gone through something this serious, you have a new level of compassion for people dealing with scary health issues

March 08, 2017 | 10m 00s

In this story, a woman describes life with musculoskeletal disorders, ITP, and a diagnosis requiring surgery on a brain tumor.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; None of the above

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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