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Melissa is a 13-year leukemia survivor. She was diagnosed as a young adult at age 24. Her mom was her full-time caregiver. Then, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the roles reversed and Melissa's mom received a rare and devastating cancer diagnosis.
In this conversation, Melissa dives into the trauma of losing her mother, navigating mental health struggles during cancer and beyond, and the unique challenges young adult cancer patients face. Follow @melissinthecity Follow @justinleepetersLearn more about b-present Foundation at b-present.org.