Join host Talaya Dendy on Navigating Cancer TOGETHER as she shares her powerful and personal story of facing Hodgkin's lymphoma and how it shaped her journey of self-discovery and advocacy. Learn actionable self-advocacy tips, understand the importance of documenting your health, and get inspired to take charge of your own medical journey. Plus, find out about the new format for future episodes.

✨Highlights from the show:

00:43 The Power of Sharing My Story

01:46 Childhood Memories and Their Impact

03:40 The Turning Point: Realizing My Voice Matters

06:22 A Year of Medical Missteps

11:42 The Diagnosis: Hodgkin's Lymphoma

21:54 Becoming a Self-Advocate

22:24 Three Actionable Self-Advocacy Tips

33:29 Final Thoughts and Support

Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript160

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