MS Diagnosis Journey

In the chronic disease arena, most everyone is more than willing to share their story for their own benefit and that of others. At the core of each story is the diagnosis. Everyone has a story to tell, and every storyteller needs an audience. We invite you to join us for the Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Journey podcast and listen to these unique stories. There's much to learn from each other by listening to these stories of diagnosis. By sharing their experiences with others, the MS Diagnosis journey podcast will serve as a vehicle for healing and empowerment for the storyteller. Support of this project is made possible through the generosity of Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.

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MS Diagnosis Journey

Toccara Carter: "Don't Ever Feel Like You're Alone"

September 01, 2022 • Laura Kolaczkowski • Episode 24

Toccara was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2008 as she was wrapping up her final semester of graduate school. At that time, she didn't see anyone that looked like her in the materials that were available to help make sense of her diagnosis.

Toccara joined the iConquerMS RIDE Council (Research, Incluson, Diversity, Equity because she wants to help reach those who are affected by MS but don't see themselves being represented in the wider MS community, media, or the majority of clinical studies.

Although her diagnosis came out of left field, Toccara is always ready to motivate and help people see the good in the bad! As you'll hear, she passionately believes in the value of community to help you along your own diagnosis journey.

Visit The RIDE Council at iConquerMS.org
Interview by Laura Kolaczkowski
Edited by Steve Woodward at The Podcasting Editor
Podcast artwork by Jackie Zimmerman at Queen of GSD
Background Music is “Old Photos” by Olexy

Support of this project is made possible through the generosity of Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.