{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6363edc7fd5685001278a5bb/69d9337afdeddc4b1272dbe2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Second Opinion Changed Everything — Laura’s Story","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6363edc7fd5685001278a5bb/1775847967116-0151ecbc-8716-4a6f-9307-c6650365733e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Laura (aka Dizz), one of the original members of Young Tongues, a trustee, and someone who has been part of this journey from the very beginning. Laura shares her full story — from the first symptoms that didn’t seem like anything serious, to a devastating diagnosis and being told she may never speak or swallow again. What follows is a journey shaped by second opinions, a groundbreaking clinical trial, and an extraordinary amount of resilience.</p><p><br></p><h2>💬 <strong>Need Support?</strong></h2><p>If you’ve been diagnosed with tongue cancer (or are supporting someone who has), you can find help here:</p><p>🌍 <a href=\"https://www.youngtonguesglobal.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p>🤝 Join support groups &amp; mailing list: via the website</p><p>💌 Contact us: podcast@youngtonguesglobal.com</p><p><br></p><h2>📢 <strong>Get Involved</strong></h2><p>We’re building this with our community — and you can be part of it:</p><p>✨ Volunteer &amp; share your experience</p><p>🎙️ <a href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9GZY22V\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apply</a> to appear on the podcast</p><p>🧠 Take part in research opportunities</p><p><br></p><h2>💛 <strong>Support Our Work</strong></h2><p>We’re a small charity with a big mission — and we rely on community support to keep going.</p><p>👉 Find out more how to make a donation or fundraise for us <a href=\"https://www.youngtonguesglobal.com/support-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p><br></p><p>📲 <strong>Follow &amp; Connect</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/youngtonguesglobal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> | <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/youngtonguesglobal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a> | <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@youngtonguesglobal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a> | <a href=\"https://youngtongues.beaconforms.com/form/9debd432?bcn_source=qr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mailing List</a></p>","author_name":"Barbara Fountain"}