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The Journey of a Brain Tumor Survivor
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In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, young brain tumor survivor Mikaya Franklin shares her inspiring story of being diagnosed with a medulloblastoma to inform and bring attention to this condition that can affect people under age 50. During this Brain Tumor Awareness Month, Mikaya recounts her journey from diagnosis to recovery, the impact of her illness on her professional and social life, and the coping strategies that helped her through her challenges, including grueling physical and occupational therapy. The conversation also highlights the flaws in the healthcare system affecting young women, the importance of self-advocacy, and the misconceptions surrounding young cancer survivors. Mikaya shares her future goals and aspirations, including her desire to raise awareness about brain tumors through writing a book and to support others facing similar challenges.
Highlights:
- (00:00) Introduction to the Podcast and Brain Tumor Awareness Month
- (03:00) Mikaya Franklin's Journey: From Diagnosis to Survival
- (06:12) Impact on Professional and Social Life
- (08:55) Coping Strategies and Support Systems
- (12:12) Challenges in the Healthcare System
- (15:02) Advocacy and Self-Advocacy in Healthcare
- (17:58) Misconceptions About Young Cancer Survivors
- (21:07) Future Goals and Aspirations
- (23:48) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Links:
Are you a millennial interested in learning more about healthcare issues specifically related to your generation? Start here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/ and follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ymyhealth_/
Learn more about this episode's guest, Mikaya Franklin and follow here on Instagram @mikaya.renay and on TikTok @mikayafranklin
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Learn about YMyHealth's Founder, Melissa Schenkman here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/melissa-schenkman
Thanks again to our sponsor Dr. Sarah Diekman, Director of Diekman Dysautonomia! If you’d like to learn more about our sponsor and her practice that provides care to patients with POTS and Long COVID, go to https://dysautonomiaexpert.com
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