About this episode
Pat Gentile shares her experience of losing her hair due to chemotherapy and the impact of a stranger's compliment on her self-identity.
After chemotherapy left Pat without hair, she relied on a wig to feel like herself. The first day she went without it, a stranger in a convenience store gave her a compliment that Pat still carries with her.
People in this episode
Guest: Pat Gentile
Topics covered
- chemotherapy
- self-identity
- compliments
- personal stories
- resilience
Keywords
- chemotherapy
- wig
- self-esteem
- compliment
- personal story
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