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#42 Surviving Stage 4 rare Blood Cancer: Harjeet Kaur's Inspiring Journey | Truth Tribe


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Join Ravi, the host of the Truth Tribe show, as he sits down with Harjeet Kaur, a stage four cancer survivor and cancer advocate, to discuss her incredible journey of resilience and survival. In this heartfelt episode, Harjeet shares the physical, emotional, and financial challenges she faced after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. She delves into the importance of support systems, the shortcomings of the healthcare system, and the stigma surrounding cancer within the South Asian community. Through her advocacy work with 'Chai and Hope,' Harjeet aims to break the taboo and support other cancer patients and survivors. This episode is not only an enlightening conversation about surviving cancer but also a call to action to support and understand those battling this life-altering condition.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 Harjeet's Background and Early Life
02:43 Initial Symptoms and Misdiagnosis
09:41 Hospitalization and Diagnosis
23:40 Chemotherapy Journey
28:09 Facing the Reality of Cancer
34:49 Stem Cell Transplant Decision
39:44 Preparing for Stem Cell Transplant
42:02 Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic
42:37 Hospital Admission and Isolation
44:16 The Start of Treatment
45:00 Enduring the Pain
46:25 Post-Treatment Challenges
48:10 Living with Uncertainty
49:47 The Importance of Support
52:21 Chai and Hope Initiative
01:00:08 Financial Burdens of Cancer
01:04:10 Advocating for Better Healthcare
01:07:06 Life After Cancer
01:18:31 Final Thoughts and Messages
Harjeet Kaur
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harjeet-kaur-2047a714/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hk_thriver/
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