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What A 14-Year-Old Cancer Patient Can Teach Us All About Self-Advocacy

A 14-year-old girl named Jessi Buchanan, diagnosed with a rare pediatric ovarian cancer, insisted on being an active participant in her medical decisions. Despite her young age and the rarity of her condition, Jessi researched treatment options and expressed a clear preference for chemotherapy. Her active involvement and informed opinions impressed her medical team at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, leading them to proceed with her chosen treatment plan. AI

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What A 14-Year-Old Cancer Patient Can Teach Us All About Self-Advocacy

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Adaira Landry, MD MEd, Contributor ·

    What A 14-Year-Old Cancer Patient Can Teach Us All About Self-Advocacy

    Jessi Buchanan was 13 years old when diagnosed with a rare ovarian cancer. This article shares how she became her own advocate.