Jody Younker's Journey: Hope, Healing, and Inspiring Resilience Through Cancer

Words of Wellness with Shelly

We have all been touched by cancer in some way, shape or form. Whether it be a family member or friend or someone close to us, we have all been affected. This episode will move you and inspire you as Jody Younker shares her message of hope in a very vulnerable, emotional, and inspirational way as she speaks about her journey through a very unexpected cancer diagnosis and 6 months of her emotional journey. During the summer, Jody was not only diagnosed with thyroid cancer, but also multiple auto-immune diseases. Jody shares so openly about receiving her diagnosis and all the highs and lows that have accompanied her journey so far. With her powerful belief in prayer and her purpose, she will inspire you to live your best life! She also has a strong belief that if she can touch one life, affect one person's life, through sharing her story so openly and authentically, then it will all be worth it. And she has absolutely done just that! As you listen , prepare to be touched by her very personal and moving story.
Episode Highlights:
- Jody shares the details of her diagnosis journey
- Treatment initially included removal of left side of thyroid, nodes and nodules
- News from Endocrinologist that cancer had metastasized into lymph nodes between her collar bone and lungs
-Referred to Head and Neck Oncology at University of Michigan
- News that tumor is no longer there, plan to go in and remove right side of thyroid
- Jody shares very emotional moment with her 17 year old son.
- Her prayer to be the best version of herself, to serve, to love, to give
- the experience of outpouring of love & prayers
- Finding clarity and purpose through the experience
- We all have gifts!
- "Pray each day, it's already done, whatever is meant for me, keep the belief cap on and move forward!"
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