Opinion: The U.S. should follow California's lead on banning toxic chemicals in IV bags and tubes

In 2017, at the age of 42, Susan Whitehead was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer after discovering a lump in her breast. She embarked on a challenging path of treatment, including a recurrence with stage 2 cancer four years later.

Susan underwent two lumpectomies, a mastectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy. Throughout this process, she was steadfast in her resolve to seek the best possible care, which included demanding a controversial full-body scan that led to an unexpected discovery: She also had thyroid cancer.

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