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S2 E17: I’m Too Young For This Ish! - Part 2 - Thyroid Cancer
In the second installment of the new series, "I'm Too Young For This Ish!" where Dr. Randy Hines II interviews individuals who have received diagnosis' for intense conditions at a young age, we go on call with Angela Graves. Together, they unpack her story of her thyroid cancer diagnosis at the tender age of 18. Not only does she go in depth about her initial diagnosis, but she tells all about her symptoms and the mental and emotional effects the diagnosis had on her at such an early age. What you can expect in this episode:
4:05 - Diagnosis
11:15 - Surgery experience
20:10 - Mental and emotional effects
21:10 - Surgery complications
23:20 - Official diagnosis
25:25 - Family support and reactions
27:55 - Mortality fears
29:50 - Recovery process
32:25 - Adjusting to a new normal
42:00 - Treatment challenges
49:05 - Reflections
51:40 - Randy’s Random Questions
55:20 - Words of wisdom
Tweetable Quotes:
“The word ‘cancer’ doesn’t feel like anything positive should come with it.” - Angela Graves
“I have to manage this because if I don’t it could be the end of me.” - Angela Graves
“One of a parent’s worst fear is having to bury a child." - Angela Graves
"If I didn’t go through these things, I probably wouldn’t look at life as such a gift." - Angela Graves
“Live life and tell your story.” - Angela Graves
About Angela Graves:
Angela Graves was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She went in for a routine pre-college physical shortly after her 18th birthday, which prompted her to be sent to a specialist to run tests and later be diagnosed on August 7, 2009. Surgery and treatment caused a few extended absences during her freshman year at Paine College where she was studying Mathematics on a Full academic scholarship. This did not delay or deter her as Angela is a proud graduate of Paine college and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. After 10 successful years in education, Angela is now a Training Analyst in Organizational Readiness for SL. King Technologies. When she's not working professionally, she’s still working as a full-time mom, PTA Vice President, private math tutor, and travel agent.
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In the second installment of the new series, "I'm Too Young For This Ish!" where Dr. Randy Hines II interviews individuals who have received diagnosis' for intense conditions at a young age, we go on call with Angela Graves. Together, they unpack her story of her thyroid cancer diagnosis at the tender age of 18. Not only does she go in depth about her initial diagnosis, but she tells all about her symptoms and the mental and emotional effects the diagnosis had on her at such an early age. What you can expect in this episode:
4:05 - Diagnosis
11:15 - Surgery experience
20:10 - Mental and emotional effects
21:10 - Surgery complications
23:20 - Official diagnosis
25:25 - Family support and reactions
27:55 - Mortality fears
29:50 - Recovery process
32:25 - Adjusting to a new normal
42:00 - Treatment challenges
49:05 - Reflections
51:40 - Randy’s Random Questions
55:20 - Words of wisdom
Tweetable Quotes:
“The word ‘cancer’ doesn’t feel like anything positive should come with it.” - Angela Graves
“I have to manage this because if I don’t it could be the end of me.” - Angela Graves
“One of a parent’s worst fear is having to bury a child." - Angela Graves
"If I didn’t go through these things, I probably wouldn’t look at life as such a gift." - Angela Graves
“Live life and tell your story.” - Angela Graves
About Angela Graves:
Angela Graves was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She went in for a routine pre-college physical shortly after her 18th birthday, which prompted her to be sent to a specialist to run tests and later be diagnosed on August 7, 2009. Surgery and treatment caused a few extended absences during her freshman year at Paine College where she was studying Mathematics on a Full academic scholarship. This did not delay or deter her as Angela is a proud graduate of Paine college and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. After 10 successful years in education, Angela is now a Training Analyst in Organizational Readiness for SL. King Technologies. When she's not working professionally, she’s still working as a full-time mom, PTA Vice President, private math tutor, and travel agent.
On Call With Dr. Randy Demographic Survey: Take the survey.
Contact Dr. Randy Hines II: https://www.drrandymd.com
IG: @_drrandy
FB: @HinesEntertainment
LinkedIn: Dr. Randy Hines II
Twitter: @_DrRandy
TikTok: @_drrandy