Chemotherapy saves lives, but harsh treatments leave lasting impacts on young bodies. Hosts Jamie Dietrich and Britney Harmon continue their conversation with Dori and Mackenzie during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Mackenzie shares her experience navigating severe long-term side effects from osteosarcoma treatments, including hearing loss, end-stage heart failure, living with a ventricular assist device, and undergoing a heart transplant. Dori details the emotional burden on caregivers and highlights the urgent need for safer pediatric treatment protocols.

This conversation provides crucial insights for families navigating complex medical side effects and long-term care decisions. Subscribe to the channel and share this episode with a peer or caregiver who needs support. What advice or support made the biggest difference during your family's medical journey?