Stomach cancer survivor from Behchokǫ̀ shares journey and medical challenges

Lianne Mantla-Look, a nurse from Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T., is cancer-free after surviving stomach cancer diagnosed in 2015. She shares her experience on Stomach Cancer Awareness Day, highlighting the challenges she faced in the medical system. Mantla-Look's diagnosis followed months of gastrointestinal issues and misdiagnoses. After extensive testing, she underwent surgery to remove her stomach, a procedure she initially found daunting. Now, she emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, especially for marginalized communities. Mantla-Look encourages patients to speak up for their needs and highlights the barriers some face, including language access.