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Beating Stage 4 Cancer, Against All Odds (with Dylan Slattery)
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"Looking back now, cancer gave me something to fight for at a time when I felt like maybe life wasn't worth fighting for." - Dylan Slattery
Dylan Slattery, VP at ClaimsBridge and motivational speaker at Stage Four 2 On Stage, joined me this week to share his powerful story of beating stage four cancer against all odds, beating it again when it recurred, and how that experience completely changed his perspective on life and healthcare.
Dylan was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma completely out of nowhere at the age of 23. We discussed the traditional treatment plan that he initially followed, and the somewhat experimental immunotherapy treatment that actually worked.
We also discussed the impact that diagnosis had on his family, his friends, and him, what kept him fighting in his darkest moments, and why he wants to continue to share his story to inspire others.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Meet Dylan Slattery
00:11:33 Stage Four Melanoma Diagnosis
00:19:47 Dylan’s Healthcare Journey
00:27:21 Why Immunotherapy Worked For Dylan
00:38:07 Melanoma Reoccurrence and Recovery
00:48:24 Simplifying Healthcare Communication
00:53:29 Enhancing Employee Well-being Through Healthcare
00:55:56 The Financial Barriers in Accessing Healthcare Services
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