Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 46 Kathryn H

Introducing the next Voice from the 100 Scars of Gold campaign; the wonderfully optimistic and bubbly soul that is Kathryn H. Kathryn's story is another incredible story of how someone has overcome facing their mortality at a young age and finding a way to live life to the fullest.

Kathryn has only ever known what it is to live with a chronic condition, having started her journey as a patient at just 18 months old when an unfortunate accident left her with severe burns and in hospital for 3 months needing skin grafts down one leg. Then at the age of 8 was eventually diagnosed with a severe autoimmune condition Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia, seeing her as a familiar resident at Great Ormond Street needing regular blood transfusions before eventually needing a Splenectomy at the age of 19. Then after a missed miscarriage, finally giving birth to her wonderful daughter, it was whilst breast feeding Kathryn discovered a breast lump. After being diagnosed with triple negative cancer, and initially responding well to treatment, just shy of 3 years later Kathryn was confirmed to have secondary cancer in her throat.

For two years now Kathryn has lived with the knowledge her secondary cancer is incurable, and has gone through the inevitable journey of trying to process this. She shares with us how she truly embraces life wherever she can with a living list for herself, a horse living list and a living list for her daughter. Kathryn shares the key messages of where she finds strength, how she takes back control whilst facing her prognosis and how having an holistic approach to her wellbeing, embracing nature and 'loving the miracle of life itself' brings her joy. Another wonderful soul sharing some relatable and invaluable lessons, thank you to Kathryn for sharing her story.

Mortal and Strong is a registered charity and presenting our debut campaign Scars of Gold™️. A campaign using art to shine the spotlight on women facing their own mortality - those affected at a young age by a life changing illness or disease but sharing messages of hope and strength. Founded by Dr Liz Murray @lizmurrayart 

For more information on support available for these issues discussed in todays episode, including direction to medical information, visit our website. This episode is not intended as specific medical advice, always see your own GP/physician if you have any concerns regarding your own health. 

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