Vanessa Pettijohn - 2 Time Rhabodmyosarcoma & Limb Loss Survivor. Cancer As A Teenager & How It's Shaped Her Career

We’re speaking with Vanessa Pettjohn this week, a two time Rhabdomyosarcoma survivor, limb loss survivor and  a licensed clinical social worker providing emotional support to patients at an outpatient cancer center. Vanessa opens up about her experience getting diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer at just 15 years old, the recurrence she had at 17, losing her arm to the disease and how she recovered both physically and mentally. She also talks about how this experience has led her to the career she has now, being let down by the healthcare system after her amputation, getting her independence back and so much more. Vanessa is truly a bright light in this cancer community! Follow us to keep with our guests on Facebook and Instagram @canceractuallysuckspodcast Rate Review Subscribe!