Finding Joy in the Unknowns: The Journey to an LCH Diagnosis

Katie Taylor sits down with Katie Cangi, mom to 4 and medical mom to her youngest, Lola. Lola was Katie's first NICU baby, and for nine months she was a happy baby, till it became harder and harder for Katie and her husband to calm her down.

Both Katies traverse through the diagnosis process, as Katie C. attended multiple doctors visits in order to figure out Lola's LCH (Langershans Cell Histiocytosis) diagnosis. Finally getting the answer, the hospital became the family's second home, and Katie gives us an understanding of how she, along with her family, were able to find the little joys in their new atmosphere.

TimeStamps

1:29 - Introduction to Katie's Journey

4:22 - Lola's Diagnosis

7:15 - Understanding LCH

10:14 - Navigating the Diagnosis

13:12 - The Impact of LCH on Family Life

16:25 - Navigating Treatment Decisions

22:12 - Coping Strategies for Caregivers

25:29 - Managing Hospital Visits

29:29 - Supporting Siblings in Medical Journeys

31:31 - Finding Joy Amidst Challenges

33:18 - Reality of Medical Parenting

Resources

What is LCH

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