A Survivor Story That Will Inspire You to Advocate for Your Own Health

About this episode

Elizabeth Johnston shares her inspiring journey through ovarian cancer and the importance of self-advocacy.

In this episode of What to Know Down Below™, Beverly Wolfer, Executive Director of Tina’s Wish, sits down for an inspiring conversation with ovarian cancer warrior, social worker, and mom Elizabeth Johnston. Elizabeth shares her journey from fertility treatment to an unexpected diagnosis, the choices she made to protect her health, and how adoption reshaped her definition of family. The episode also explores symptoms, self-advocacy, and the power of support groups. tinaswish.org/whattoknow

People in this episode

Host: Beverly Wolfer

Guest: Elizabeth Johnston

Topics covered

• ovarian cancer
• self-advocacy
• support groups
• health choices
• family

Keywords

• ovarian cancer
• self-advocacy
• support groups
• health
• fertility treatment
• adoption
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tina’s Wish, tinaswish.org

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