Why do we wait? Why do we sometimes ignore those nagging health concerns? Join host Talaya Dendy on Navigating Cancer TOGETHER as she shares her journey of delaying medical attention for a year after a doctor dismissed her initial worries. Discover the relatable reasons behind her hesitation, from the pressures of work and family to the underlying fear of what she might find. Talaya unpacks the research behind why so many of us delay seeking medical help and emphasizes the crucial importance of listening to your body and becoming your own best health advocate. Are you putting off a doctor's visit? This episode might just be the nudge you need!
📣Call to Action 1:
Have you ever put off a doctor's appointment when you knew you probably shouldn't have? What were the reasons behind your delay? Share your stories with our community on our private Fanlist page at https://fanlist.com/nctpodcast.
✨Highlights from the show:
01:39 The Year of Delay
03:48 Reasons for Delaying Medical Attention
06:13 Research Insights on Delaying Medical Help
08:48 The Importance of a Second Opinion
12:32 The Diagnosis and Treatment
13:40 Reflections and Encouragement
Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript_163
Blog: https://bit.ly/nctblogdelay
🎙️🎧🫶🏾Connect & Engage with Talaya:
Website: https://www.ontheotherside.life
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheotherside17/
📣Call to Action 2: Join the waitlist for our "Navigating Cancer TOGETHER" forum here: https://www.ontheotherside.life/forum-waitlist
Sponsor: Lois Dendy, beautiful mother of Talaya, https://www.ontheotherside.life/a-phenomenal-mother
Navigating Cancer TOGETHER is an independent podcast. To keep the episodes coming and support the show, consider buying me a cup of 🍵green tea at https://buymeacoffee.com/nctpodcast
Host: Talaya Dendy
Producer: Talaya Dendy
Executive Producer: Talaya Dendy
Writer: Talaya Dendy
Editor: Talaya Dendy
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