Patient’s plight to self-advocacy: the battle is won, the war goes on

The first snowflakes of December 2022 fell like fragile whispers of hope, blanketing Minneapolis in a serene white. Inside the cozy confines of my home, the contrast could not have been starker. This day, like many others before it, was a painful struggle against an invisible enemy. Little did I know, this day would also mark a turning point in my long journey from a cancer survivor to a passionate advocate for my own health.