FIGHTING CANCER WITH LIFESTYLE: A 23-Year-Old's Journey From a 20-Centimeter Liver Tumor to Health & Happiness

Think Yourself Healthy - A podcast by Heather Barbieri, RDN

Rachel is a 23-year-old cancer fighter of 3 years, and a fifth year George-Washington University exercise and nutrition science student. With her rare cancer diagnosis at age 20, she has worked to change her entire lifestyle one step at a time to become more healthful and balanced. Her lifestyle changes have given her the only sense of control throughout this journey and have allowed her to find her passion and community in the field.

In this episode you will learn:

  • Rachel’s journey of being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and being rushed through the process to have surgery and begin healing
  • How Rachel implemented lifestyle changes that changed the course of her journey and her healing
  • How Rachel finds community and support
  • What Rachel is doing now to stay healthy, happy and support others who want to embark on a health journey

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