Rachel Rhee returns to You Are Here with a deeply personal solo episode sharing her diagnosis with endometrial cancer and the health journey that has unfolded alongside her path toward solo motherhood by choice.

In this episode, Rachel opens up about navigating uncertainty, pausing her fertility plans, and learning to care for her body in a new way through both traditional oncology and functional medicine. She shares what she has learned about symptoms, self-advocacy, emotional healing, and the importance of raising more awareness around uterine, ovarian, and other cancers affecting women.

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💬 In this episode, I talk about:

How Rachel discovered her diagnosis – Why a routine IVF step led to unexpected findings and changed the course of her health journey
What endometrial cancer can look like – Common symptoms to be aware of, from unusual bleeding and spotting to abnormal discharge, pelvic pain, and other changes
The importance of advocating for yourself – Why even subtle changes in your body are worth bringing up with your doctor
A holistic approach to healing – How Rachel is combining care from MD Anderson with functional medicine, supplements, vitamin C IV therapy, acupuncture, red light therapy, and other supportive treatments
What comes next – Why solo motherhood is on pause, not cancelled, and how Rachel hopes to use this experience to create more conversations around women’s health and cancer awareness
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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:33 Sharing my health news
3:13 Discovering the diagnosis
5:53 Understanding the condition
9:26 Symptoms and advocacy
12:04 Healing and support
16:00 Future plans  
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🔗 References mentioned in episode
American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/
MD Anderson Cancer Center: https://www.mdanderson.org/
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Disclaimer:
This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.