Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 56 - Georgi

In this episode we share our latest Voice to the Scars of Gold campaign; Georgi. Georgi shares two insights within one episode as her story begins with how she was a carer to her husband who died of a rare cancer (chemotherapy resistant, gastrointestinal stroma tumours). Following the traumatic experience of caring for him, Georgi was then diagnosed with Focal Nodular Hyperplasia, benign tumours within the liver. However when surgery to remove and biopsy these went wrong, Georgi spent weeks in intensive care and needing recurrent surgeries for sepsis. The process of which caused significant pain and her story is a poignant reminder of careful prescribing and monitoring of pain relief as Georgi then became opioid dependent. We talk for a moment on the difference between drug dependency (the body's physical reliance upon a medication) vs drug addiction, and how both can be devastating for a patient. Just as Georgi began to resume some 'normality' in her life, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. An incredible insight into how survival mode kicks in and Georgi talks openly about emotional triggers of PTSD, the importance of emotional wellbeing and how Georgi has spent so much of her time supporting other charities following all the experiences within her family. Thank you to Georgi for sharing her Scars of Gold with us and touching on so many rare and vitally important topics of awareness.

Scars of Gold is a health awareness campaign putting the spotlight on people facing their mortality; those living with incurable or life changing conditions at a young age. Founded by Dr Liz Murray and co-led with photographer Sammy Weston, this charity campaign aims to look at health inequalities with 2024/25 focusing on Women's Health.

For more information please visit the website. If you have any concerns about your own health, please always see your own GP/Healthcare provider.

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