{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The YMyHealth Podcast | Wellness and Healthcare Insights for Millennials","title":"From the Military to Health Policy: Ben's Story","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1314,"description":"In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, co-host Julie Woon sits down with the incredible, Ben White, an early-onset colon cancer survivor and Director of Federal Policy at Fight CRC. Ben shares his personal journey with stage 3, early-onset colon cancer, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy, the challenges of navigating a diagnosis, and the critical role of support systems. He discusses his transition from military service as a helicopter pilot to full-time cancer advocacy and policy work, the ongoing need for awareness and research in colorectal cancer, and offers advice for those newly diagnosed. The conversation highlights the resilience of the cancer community and the necessity of connection and support, especially for those diagnosed with  colorectal cancer under age 50.🎧Tune in now to learn about Ben's journey and how cancer advocacy and federal healthcare policy work together to create real, lasting change that saves lives!Highlights: (00:00) Introduction to the Podcast and Guest(01:02) Personal Journey with Colorectal Cancer(03:57) Navigating Diagnosis and Advocacy(08:31) The Importance of Support Systems(11:17) Transitioning to Advocacy and Policy Work(14:17) Survivorship and Reinvention(16:57) Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients(19:05) Reflections on Progress and Community SupportLinks:Are you a millennial interested in 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_/*Hey listener, we’ve got a favor to ask!*Your thoughts matter. Tell us what episodes, guests, and topics you want more of by taking our short survey.It’s quick, easy, and helps us better serve you. Take the survey HERE. Interested in sponsoring the YMyHealth podcast? We'd love to partner with brands and organizations that align with our mission of providing healthcare education to millennials. Contact us at ymyhealthpodcast@gmail.com for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7_-hWX0mIHf2oitks5WsIkKMYhsb1h9cceeY-ZBYJ3I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZWI0/ZjRhN2U0ZmY0YWY3/ZWUwZDc3N2M5NmJj/ZGYzZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}