Young Tongues
Young Tongues
Barbara Fountain
Rachael's Story
54 minutes Posted May 16, 2025 at 12:00 am.
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In this episode of the Young Tongues Podcast, Barbara sits down with Rachel Corby, a fellow tongue cancer survivor, to share her powerful story of diagnosis, treatment, and healing. Rachel opens up about receiving her diagnosis shortly after giving birth. She highlights the challenges of undergoing surgery and radiation while caring for two young children. She candidly discusses the physical and emotional toll of treatment, including the impact on her ability to eat and speak, and how she adapted to those changes. Rachel also reflects on the vital support she received from her family and the sense of connection and strength she found through the Young Tongues community. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, shares the lessons cancer has taught her, and describes how her outlook on life has evolved.

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