Caregiving & sarcoma
Arialle, a lesbian with stage IV uterine sarcoma, & her wife Tara share their cancer & caregiving journey.
Tara is a lesbian caregiver for her wife Arialle. They met when they were studying sociology at the University of Georgia and have been married since 2019.
Arialle was diagnosed with stage IV uterine sarcoma & lung metastases in December 2022. She is being treated with GemTax chemo & having regular follow-up scans. Her diagnosis story is shared here.
Tara shares snippets of Arialle’s journey and some of her experiences as a caregiver through her Instagram. She states that she is using the platform to grow her caregiver network and to post about things related to being a cancer caregiver in general and the struggles faced specifically as a queer couple. Tara also shares book recommendations and other resources for caregivers plus information about sarcoma. Arialle has also shared some important context about her diagnosis on her Instagram.
“Being queer is wonderful, but it can also make navigating relationships and institutions difficult. While cancer is horrible for all patients and loved ones, there are unique challenges and struggles faced by queer people related to health care, identity, and support.”
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