Klaudia joins me for this podcast, sharing about her recent fight with papillary thyroid cancer. She talks about how as an immigrant and foreign service officer (which involves frequent moves), she has struggled to maintain a solid support system. She discusses her experience with the culture within the U.S. medical system and wishing there was more transparency/direct communication about diagnosis/what to expect. Klaudia shares the lessons she learned through her own experiences including wishing she took more sick leave after surgery, paying attention to mental health early on, and seeking out mental health care even when you are in a federal job (despite worries about losing clearance). She expresses the rollercoaster of emotions she has felt with being told she was healed by doctors and then being told she has a remnant after going through treatment.
Please note: This podcast is unedited and represents the opinions, experiences and views of those speaking. Please consult your own medical doctor(s) or therapist for all matters involving your health and medical care.
Please note: This podcast is unedited and represents the opinions, experiences and views of those speaking. Please consult your own medical doctor(s) or therapist for all matters involving your health and medical care.