A Car Accident Saved My Life; An Interview With Lung Cancer Survivor Yovana Portillo
A Car Accident Saved My Life; An Interview With Lung Cancer Survivor Yovana Portillo[/caption]
Yovana Maria Portillo is a young lung cancer survivor who was diagnosed with stage 1b lung cancer purely by accident.
During our conversation we discussed:
- The story behind the accident that saved her life.
- The details of her surgery and subsequent follow-ups.
- The impact her disease had on her life.
- The stigma associated with lung cancer and the burden of blame that many lung cancer patients and survivors face.
- Where Yovana turned to when she needed support.
- How she dealt with friends and family who were afraid to utter the word "cancer" in her presence.
- The important roles exercise and spirituality play in her life
Connect with Yovana
Read her story here: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/blog/2018/10/advocate-spotlight-yovana-portillo-phoenix-arizona
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azhikeryogirunner/
Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yovanamariaportillo
Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/asuxfin
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