First Cancer, Now Avascular Necrosis?!?
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English - November 16, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 56 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsPersonal Journals Society & Culture Health & Fitness Medicine community cancer cancerlife cancerperks chemo connections fourdiamonds lifeaftercancer lifeonpause newnormal Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Avascular necrosis (AVN) causes pain in the joints (mainly the weigh-bearing joints of the legs) and is associated with chemotherapy and steroid use during cancer treatment. The chronic pain connected with AVN can greatly impact a young adult’s life. Listen to the stories of these four young women who live with AVN to get a glimpse into what it’s like to live with this chronic condition.