Having endometriosis is hard to deal with, but I do it. I was finally diagnosed last year after having surgery to remove an ovarian cyst. I thank God every day that I have a great husband that understands and helps with so much. I am living with pain daily and …
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Karen’s Story (Glioblastoma-GBM)
On the very first Sunday of 2020, I got up from using the bathroom, and had the worst headache I had in a while. I began to vomit, which wasn’t unusual for me. I was a migraine headache sufferer. My husband consulted with our daughter, who is a nurse, and …
Read More »Christina’s Story (Endometrial/Ovarian Cancer)
I was only 36 years old when I was diagnosed with cancer on October 23, 2015. I went in for an allergic reaction and ended up finding out that I had cancer. At that time, it was a stage 1 and was only in my uterus. A total abdominal hysterectomy …
Read More »Amy’s Story (Breast Cancer)
My doctor found a lump during a routine exam. It was found to be cancer. I had a lumpectomy, 8 rounds of chemotherapy and then radiation. It was a hard thing to get through, but friends and family were supportive. I am a 5 year survivor. Amy NY Submitted 09/06/2020
Read More »Sandy’s Story (Breast Cancer)
I fought cancer in 1985, 1997 and 2015. I won each fight to be here for my kids and my grandson, who all mean the world to me. Sandy RI Submitted 09/06/2020
Read More »Shannon’s Story (Breast cancer)
I was 31 years old (2008) when I found a lump in my right breast. I didn’t think about the possibility of it being cancer because breast cancer didn’t run in my family. I went to my gynecologist to get it looked at and he told me that it may …
Read More »Laura’s Story (Breast Cancer)
In April 2016 at the age of 47, I was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer. I accidentally felt a lump while taking a shower. This happened 9 days after my perfectly normal annual mammogram and the day after my annual well, female exam. It literally appeared overnight. Over the …
Read More »Vicki’s Story (Breast Cancer)
My battle began in 2005 with stage 1b breast cancer. At that time I had a lumpectomy, chemo, and 37 rounds of radiation treatment. In late 2011, I tested BRCA 1 positive and had a preventative double mastectomy with reconstruction and a hysterectomy. Sixteen years later, I still see my …
Read More »Rosie’s Story (Stage 4 Breast Cancer/Lymphoma)
I was diagnosed in 2013. It started with a knot on my right shoulder and it was a whole year before I even went to get it checked out. It was just painful and heavy, but I never knew that it could be cancer. I got a call from my …
Read More »Katharine’s Story (Peritoneal Cancer)
I started to notice weight gain about a year before my diagnosis, which was April 23 2019. I was 42 years old at the time. I was bloated, wasn’t able to defecate, not able to burp or even pass gas, I would also speak and often lose my breath within …
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