Working as a special events coordinator in Lafayette and managing her spare time as a full-time mother, Rachel Steen never imagined visiting her dentist would change her life forever.
Steen was diagnosed in July 2022 with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.
After experiencing oral discomfort, she scheduled a dentist appointment, which led to the diagnosis of her cancer. Her condition required extensive surgeries that removed significant portions of her palate and part of her nose, severely impairing her speech. While lifesaving, her surgery left Steen unable to work and altered her social life…