What if something is wrong… but no one can tell you what it is?

In Episode 2 of One of Eight, Jill enters the healthcare system and quickly learns that getting answers isn’t just about showing up. It’s about calling back. Following up. Asking again. Advocating harder.

After being told she’s “too young,” Jill navigates referrals sent by fax, a missing appointment, weeks of silence, and the emotional toll of not knowing. When she finally walks into the IWK for diagnostic imaging, she undergoes an ultrasound and mammogram, only to leave with more questions than answers.

This episode explores what it feels like to live inside uncertainty:

The frustration of being dismissed.

The exhaustion of self-advocacy.

The anxiety that fuels follow-ups.

And the quiet terror of imagining worst-case scenarios while still trying to host events, show up for friends, and live your life.

It’s about learning that waiting is not passive. It’s work.

And sometimes, the most important voice in the room has to be your own.

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Resources:

https://cancer.ca/

https://www.densebreastscanada.ca

https://iwkhealth.ca/

About Mammograms - Canadian Cancer Society

NS Breast Screening Program - Imaging Guidelines

**The experiences shared in this podcast reflect personal journeys navigating healthcare, in Nova Scotia, and may not represent all systems or outcomes. This podcast is based on lived experience and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own health.

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