Lauren Stivison - Stage 4 Throat cancer survivor. She gives a new meaning to breathing

<p>Meet Lauren Stivison, 2009 Lauren was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer and in 2021 with tongue cancer. Lauren brings an entirely new understanding and appreciation of being able to breathe.</p> <p>Lauren underwent several surgeries, one removed the tumor on her epiglottis and she went through aggressive chemo and radiation. During her treatments, her airway closed and she had to have a trach placed. Unfortunately, the scar tissue continued to come back, damaging the muscles that allow her to swallow.</p> <p>Lauren is very strong in her Faith in God and has Hope there will be a day the hole in her throat will close for her to be “normal” to be able to eat, drink and talk normally without having to place her thumb over the opening in her neck.</p> <p>She has incredible strength and determination about her and what she is doing with it will inspire you.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thank you to my studio sponsor, The Motivated Mind Group, located in downtown Chandler, AZ</p> <p>Your Global Creative Agency</p> <p>https://themotivatedmindgroup.com/</p> <p><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesofhope/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/storiesofhope/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/storiesofhope/support</a>