Exactly 1 year ago, my life went from gaining a 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo to a life of pain. Doctors kept thinking it was all in my head, but I pressed on for answers. One visit to a rheumatology doctor brought forth a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogrens, Raynaud’s, and multiple …

I never realised how many people in the world have been diagnosed with endometriosis. It is something that no one can or will ever understand who hasn’t physically been through it themselves. The pain and the discomfort. No one understands. At the age of 17, I fell pregnant. I had …

I fought this disease at age 32 with all my heart. Since 2011, I have been stronger and see life very differently and understand the true values. Stefania France Submitted 10/25/2014 The informational content of this article is intended to convey a personal experience and, because every person’s experience is unique, should not …

My sister, Diane Gaudreault, is going through hard times living so far away in New Zealand. She shows so much strength when we call her to keep her closer to us! She is a great sister and an even greater human being to want to have around. She is caring, …

Two years ago, my sophomore year, I got diagnosed with cervical cancer. I thought my life was over. It felt like my heart dropped as the doctor told me, “There’s a tumor.” So many things ran through my head. Was I going to die? Was I going to lose my hair? …

I got the phone message before I left for a three hour chemistry exam: “We have your pap results. Please give us a call.” Of course I was a MESS during chemistry. It was some of the worst hours of my life. The not-knowing is the worst. When the doctor …

My story begins about a year ago, the start of my sophomore year of high school. I had recently gotten the first of three Gardasil shots (which I never got the last of, due to getting sick and fear of it being caused from the shot) when I started developing …

I drove myself to the ER on Feb. 6, 2014 with a mass in my left breast. With no insurance, I wasn’t sure what to do, but I did know somebody was going to help me. I wasn’t going to die diagnosed with IDC IV!! After 12 days in the …

Hi, I’m Danielle. I’m fighting ovarian cancer stage 3C at 29 years old. I had a full abdominal hysterectomy in December, de-bulking, and a colostomy bag fitted too, due to the cancer spreading to my bowels. I have been told it can’t be cured and it’s terminal, but I’m not …

I envy the fortunate people who can live their lives healthy. I’ve forgotten what its like to actually feel healthful and whole. I would be such a different person today if I never had to live life the way I have. But I guess I can say the last time …