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212 stage 4 cancer, survivor's guilt and an insurance safety net (Anne's story)

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When Anne was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, everything changed - physically, emotionally and financially. In this powerful chat, she and Jess talk about the reality of navigating serious illness as a single parent, the role insurance played in giving her options, and the subtle but damaging ways we’re sold the “tanned ideal.” Anne now shares her story to raise awareness about sun safety and challenge the cultural norms that nearly cost her her life.


Learn more about Anne's story and work: https://www.annegately.com.au/


Her book, Sunburnt is available here: https://amzn.to/4j3q5tU


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