I went for my first mammogram in July 2010, and surprise, I needed a diagnostic mammogram, which they did right then and there. The diagnostic mammogram showed a sizable mass, but it couldn’t be felt. The radiologist had time and did an ultrasound guided biopsy. My husband had been diagnosed …

On April 3, 2013, my life changed forever. My worst fear was confirmed. I had stage 2 breast cancer. It was a long eight months. I had surgery, followed by eight rounds of chemo and finally 33 radiation treatments. On November 27, 2013, I was cancer free! I’m thankful for all …

My daughter was born in June of 2014. Up until April of 2015, I had lost about 70 lbs. I thought it was because I was breastfeeding, until later that same month when I woke up in the hospital. I was told I’d had a seizure. After getting a test …

I have always had bad periods. The cramps were unbearable, but it really got bad when I was 18 years old. I remember waking up and barely making it to the bathroom, and that was when I hit the floor. The pain was so bad, I couldn’t move. My mother …

When I was eleven, my extended family and I were getting ready to go away for the weekend. Getting excited, I thought I had better go to the toilet before we left, not knowing the chaos about to ensue. I looked down and saw red. Confused, all I could do was …

Hi, I know all of our stories are somewhat similar. I just need someone to vent to since everyone around me doesn’t think I am truly sick or doesn’t understand the pain that I experience on the daily. I have had endometriosis since I was 12 and finally got surgery …