Show Notes
In this episode, Vanessa speaks with Ziva Cussen, who was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer at just twenty one years of age. Ziva gives an honest and deeply moving insight into her life and the reality of what she continues to face every single day. Ziva is currently undergoing treatment for cancer that has spread to her brain, and she continues to face everything with incredible honesty and strength. If you are listening to this episode, please keep Ziva in your thoughts and send her y...
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