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The YMyHealth Podcast
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Bonus
Episode 20
Season 1
CRC Caregiving as a LGBTQ+ Expecting Mother: Jennifer French's Story
From Pregnancy to Cancer Diagnosis—Jennifer French’s Story
In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Julie Woon is joined by Jen French, an advocate for colorectal cancer awareness, as part of the Fight CRC initiative on Capitol Hill. Jen shares her deeply personal journey as a caregiver to her wife, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the age of 32 and tragically passed away at 35. Jen discusses the challenges of balancing caregiving with her pregnancy, the emotional impact of her wife's diagnosis, and the lack of resources for young, LGBTQ+ couples facing cancer.
Jen highlights the critical importance of early detection, pushing for screenings, and advocating for one’s health when facing symptoms. She also reflects on how becoming a mother amidst this journey has profoundly shaped her perspective on life, love, and cherishing every moment.
Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience, love, and the strength to push forward, even in the face of unimaginable loss.
Take control of your health journey today. Don’t wait—seek screenings, advocate for your health, and embrace each moment!
Highlights:
- (02:40) Discovering Jen's pregnancy and her wife’s cancer diagnosis on the same day.
- (05:39) Reflecting on past symptoms: Early warning signs of cancer that they initially overlooked.
- (06:10) How Jen managed the overwhelming emotions of caregiving while being pregnant.
- (10:34) How Jen and her wife navigated their relationship amidst cancer treatment.
- (13:32) The challenge of finding LGBTQ+ support and resources during such a difficult time.
- (16:44) How Jen faced medical bias and the assumptions about her relationship during her wife’s illness.
- (20:29) The importance of cancer screenings and understanding genetics—what Jen wishes she knew sooner.
- (22:05) How becoming a mother changed Jen’s perspective on life.
- (25:38) Why Jen continues to honor her wife’s legacy and channel her energy into her daily life.
Links:
Are you a millennial interested learning more about healthcare issues specifically related to your generation? Start here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/ and follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ymyhealth_/
Learn more about this episode's guest, Jennifer French here: https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/story/jennifer-french/
and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferfrench15/
Have a question about today's episode? Email us at ymyhealthpodcast@gmail.com. We will be answering all your podcast episode questions in our upcoming Q&A episode on Monday, April 7th.
Learn more about YMyHealth's Content Marketing Strategist, Julie Woon, here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/julie-woon
Thanks again to our sponsor Dr. Sarah Diekman, Director of Diekman Dysautonomia! If you’d like to learn more about our sponsor and her practice that provides care to patients with POTS and Long COVID, go to https://dysautonomiaexpert.com
Are you a millennial interested learning more about healthcare issues specifically related to your generation? Start here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/ and follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ymyhealth_/
Learn more about this episode's guest, Jennifer French here: https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/story/jennifer-french/
and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferfrench15/
Have a question about today's episode? Email us at ymyhealthpodcast@gmail.com. We will be answering all your podcast episode questions in our upcoming Q&A episode on Monday, April 7th.
Learn more about YMyHealth's Content Marketing Strategist, Julie Woon, here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/julie-woon
Thanks again to our sponsor Dr. Sarah Diekman, Director of Diekman Dysautonomia! If you’d like to learn more about our sponsor and her practice that provides care to patients with POTS and Long COVID, go to https://dysautonomiaexpert.com