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COVID-19 AND THE RISE OF CANCER DIAGNOSIS
with Lori Roa, RN
Kristi Davis, an otherwise healthy 45-year-old woman and single mother of 4, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in January. Her experience has been somewhat different than previous years due to Covid-19. Kristi’s medical team wanted to see her as soon as possible, but did need to adhere to current Covid-19 protocol. She was seen the first day that protocol would allow. She would go on to experience several more delays before starting treatment, bringing her to 6 weeks before getting treatment.
What is one thing many people don’t know about your area of expertise?
Our cancer patients come to us primarily for Port Placements, but my focus is helping the patient and the families cope with the current situation of their disease process.
I have seen patients that are in denial, I've had them speak to me about what they would have done differently in their lives and given me advice. I have also had them throw things at me, yell at me, and then break down crying as I comfort them.
In one sentence can you tell us about Stupid Cancer and its mission?
Stupid Cancer is a nonprofit whose mission is to help empower everyone affected by adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer by ending isolation and building community.
What is a fun fact about your organization?
Stupid Cancer once drove across the country to spread awareness about the unqiue challenges of AYAs - two staff members and a duck!
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