It Took 5 Years to Get a Cancer Diagnosis. Here's What it Taught Me About Advocating for Myself
Self Magazine | 19.12.2025 21:50At 31 years old, Jackie Garcia had surgery to remove a nearly 20-pound tumor, which has left lasting effects on her body and quality of life. Below, she shares her five-year journey to a cancer diagnosis she believes was delayed by medical bias and second-guessing—and a message for other plus-size women of color. Here is her story as told to Emilia Benton.
