Health Story Collaborative Podcast Episode 1: Colleen’s Story

(Originally aired on the WBUR Commonhealth Blog). In this episode, Colleen Lum, a mother of two, shares her experience of living and parenting in the face of terminal cancer. More than a decade ago, Colleen was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer – an insidious disease that is often asymptomatic until it is quite advanced, resulting in five-year survival rates of under 50 percent. Despite beating these odds, Colleen has recently decided to end treatment.

This podcast is a product of Health Story Collaborative, a non-profit organization that harnesses the healing power of stories. To learn more about Colleen’s story, and to find resources on ovarian cancer and end of life discussions, please visit www.healthstorycollaborative.org.

Music by Jack Broza Lawrence, www.jackbroza.com.