Hear candid conversations between people conquering cancer — patients, their family and friends, and doctors and researchers working to help us all.
Shock. Fear. Uncertainty. Isolation. These are just a few of the many emotions that patients may feel upon receiving any cancer diagnosis, let alone an ultra-rare form of the disease. Katie Coleman is no stranger to this experience or any of the feelings attached to it. At 29, she was diagnosed with metastatic oncocytoma, an extremely rare kidney tumor. With little information available online or in libraries, Katie took it upon herself to track down the knowledge she needed to effectively navigate cancer treatment and care.
In this episode of Your Stories, Katie speaks with podcast host and fellow survivor Brenda Brody about her journey from diagnosis to survivorship, including how she found support and guidance. She also discusses what the search for rare disease information taught her and the importance of supporting cancer research for every type of cancer.
To learn more about Katie's story, you can check out her social media platforms: @KatieKicksCancer (Instagram and TikTok) and @kaydaustin (Twitter/X)
