Samantha Martin - Cervical Cancer, Importance of Women's Health & Advocating For Regular Check Ups

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On this week of Cancer Actually F***ing Sucks, Maddy is talking to Samantha Martin. Sam was diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 26 years old in 2020 and has been NED since November 2020. She was diagnosed after a routine check up and explains how important It is for women to advocate for their health and go to their gynecologist regularly. She also opens up about what It was like getting a hysterectomy at such a young age, deciding between freezing eggs or not, external and internal radiation, digestive issues during treatment and how dealing with depression and PTSD after treatment can be really difficult. Thank you Sam for being so open and real with us!  You can follow her on Instagram @samanthahaileyartistry Keep up with our guests and updates on Facebook and Instagram @canceractuallyfuckingsucks Follow Maddy for nutrition tips after cancer @cancersurvivor_nutritioncoach

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