The Our Stories Podcast

Our Stories Episode 43: Misty Schoenthal

Episode Summary

Misty Schoenthal is the Patient and Family Advocate for Winship Cancer Institute. In this moving episode she shares the story of losing her husband to testicular cancer and the journey that set her on to becoming an advocate for patients receiving cancer treatment and their loved ones. She describes the values she carries in her work, learned through her own experience, and offers suggestions for healthcare providers from the perspective of a caregiver and advocate. Misty shares her commitment to her children and the way they tend to wellness as a family unit. She describes understanding the deep value of putting her relationships as her top priority, understanding the fragility of life. Misty’s bright spirit and compassionate presence are a wonderful asset to our system. Please take a listen.