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Podcast: The Health Design Podcast
Episode: Julia Maues and Sheila Johnson, patient advocates
Description: Julia Maués was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 while pregnant. Following the birth of a healthy baby boy, Julia did tests she couldn’t do while pregnant and discovered the cancer had spread to her brain, liver, and bones. After many treatment setbacks, her cancer began to respond to treatment. After adjusting to this new reality, she made it her mission to use this “bonus time” to make an impact in the lives of others dealing with cancer and consequently creating something positive out of a very tragic experience. She has found meaning and purpose in working with patients and res...